Newsletter for alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St.
Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas, 26 of September 2020 No. 986
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Dear Friends,
This issue is dedicated to Peter Sammy, friend and
collaborator in ASAA.
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Toddy Ramsahai
09:47
Hi all,
So sorry to hear about the passing of my friend Peter Sammy.
Peter and I started Abbey the same year.
Peter’s kindness and friendship will always be treasured memories.
We went to Holland together with the scout troop, lots of fun memories
there as well, his passion for music, is something I always admired.
Condolences to his family, may the good lord give his family the
strength to move on.
Rest In Peace
Toddy
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Peter Raman Sammy
Electrical engineering administrator
Registered
electrical engineer, Trinidad; licensed wireman, Trinidad and Tobago; certified
open water diver.
Member Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Power Engineering Society), Association
Professional Engineers Trinidad and Tobago.
Background
Sammy,
Peter Raman was born on July 29, 1960 in Pointe-A-Pierre, Trinidad.
Son of George Moon and
Myrtle Sammy.
Education
Bachelor
of Science with honours, University West Indies, Trinidad, 1984.
Master of Science,
University of the West Indies, Trinidad, 1987.
Career
Junior
electrical engineer main substation utilities department, Iron and Steel Company
Trinidad and Tobago, 1984-1985;
Electrical engineer, Iron
and Steel Company Trinidad and Tobago, 1986;
Electrical engineer
facilities engineering project, Caribbean Industrial Research Institute,
1986-1987;
Project chief facilities
engineering project, Caribbean Industrial Research Institute, 1987-1989;
Governing director, Design
Engineering Ltd., since 1989.
Member electrical code
committee Board Engineering, Trinidad.
Lecturer numerous training
courses.
Achievements
Peter
Raman Sammy has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineering
administrator by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Member
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Power Engineering Society),
Association Professional
Engineers Trinidad and Tobago.
Interests
Avocations:
farming, scuba diving, hiking, bee-keeping.
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201003 from azizul mohammed
Hey Ladislao,
Peter Sammy and I were very close, and out of school whenever I was home
on weekends we would be hanging out or just going to eat KFC.
We were so close that when I was graduating he offered to drop me to the
graduation up the hill and pick me up after and against the wishes of my father
I accepted his offer and he did it. That's how generous he was. Sometimes on
weekends he would come to where I lived in Valsyn and we would go to the park
and play cricket or soccer.
We would spend hours discussing various History topics we had to get
done or debate the pro's and con's of the direction the country was
going.
He was so smart his knowledge was so vast that sometimes I believe in
class he just stayed quiet or pretend not to know just to be one of the guys,
or as we say to be accepted as one of the guys, he was too smart for his time
and I used to always tell him that.
One of the things I always remembered about Peter, he hated to say good
bye, it was always "see you later" and I picked that up from him ,and
up to today I never say good bye always see you later.
Peter, you will be missed terribly and, my friend, "see you
later"
To his family, please accept my humblest condolence.
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Just a few words about our friend Peter
Sammy (1960-2020).
Peter went to the Mount from 1972-77.
We were in the same class.
He was a bright kid.
In the first term of Form I he came 1st in the class.
Through the 5 years he probably placed in the top 3-5 overall every
term.
We were quite close in our early years and I think he was the one who
encouraged me to join the scouts.
He was really into music, very interested in martial arts, and had an
unusual (for that age) interest in social justice, equality etc.
By Form IV he was quoting Chairman Mao in class (much to the delight and
encouragement of Bro Vincent!).
He definitely was a favourite among the teachers.
He was a prefect and I cannot recall any occasion on which he got into
trouble or was rude to any of the teachers.
He lived on the UWI campus.
His father was Professor George Moon Sammy (also a major scouting
figure).
I knew his father as well.
After MSB, Peter went to John Donaldson, and after that he was one of
the few boys in our year at MSB who went to UWI where he studied electrical
engineering up to master’s level.
He eventually opened his own company- Design Engineering Services Ltd
which is today a major electrical engineering company here.
When he first started DESL, I was working at Johnson & Johnson
Medical and I hired his company to do the maintenance on our operating room
equipment.
He was an outstanding professional and an amazing engineer.
He married his high-school sweetheart– those who knew him well would
recall that he had her name written all over his book bag and his books.
They had 4 children.
He was really proud of them.
In the last few years, I saw him occasionally.
I know that he was very interested and involved in the MSB group.
He once explained to me that this group could one day be the last hope
for some MSB old boy in despair.
He was moved to become active in the group when one of our alumni passed
away having suffered depression and addiction.
Now that I am reflecting and writing these few lines, it occurs to me
that Peter embodied many of the characteristics that the school had in mind as
the kind of adult that our teachers were trying to produce: well rounded,
professional, unassuming, family-oriented, productive, socially conscious, etc.
Indeed, I can still recall the likes of Mr Seales, Fr Morris, or Bro
Vincent asking us to imagine ourselves as adults and going on to describe the
likes of someone like the adult that Sammy eventually grew up to become.
The last time I saw him was in March of this year.
We had a preliminary conversation about having a reunion for our class
of 72-77 for the 45th anniversary of leaving school.
Never in my wildest did I think that this would be the last time that I
was seeing this man.
RIP Peter you made the world a better place during your time here.
If anyone has any other memories- please share them.
In the first photo- that is Peter Sammy and I in the front row Form 1:
1972.
In the second photo we are in the same spot- Front row but on the right,
36 years later
Condolences to his family! Good soldier!
Neil, morning. I remember Sheldon Gomes playing football with
the football team at Mount and he was running circles around the young men. He
was very athletic great energy.
It was either him or his brother played
Cricket for the west indies for short term.
You have a great day, Neil.
Yes, Richard, his brother Larry played for
The West Indies and he played on The Trinidad team, he was also a good
footballer.
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26/9/20 09:17 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Joe, sorry for Peter's passing away.
I was delighted to have met him during
my visits to TnT.
Can you write a few lines for publishing
in the newsletter?
Need your help.
6/9/20 10:24 - Msbtt Berment Joseph:
Sure. I thought about it last night. I'm listening to the Holy Spirit to move
me.
26/9/20 11:50 - Ladislao Kertesz: Jaja,
i am sure you will miss him just as all in the association. Maybe You
could explain his role un ASAA
26/9/20 11:51 - Ladislao Kertesz:
Someone told me that You draw up good contract clauses.
26/9/20 11:56 - Msbtt Berment Joseph:
Hee! Hee! I suppose I do, if I understand the situation and the objective
clearly.
26/9/20 12:05 - Ladislao Kertesz: The situación:
RIP
objective: give Peter's classmates and friends a farewell essay.
Just as you would like to get one in a
future time Haha
27/9/20 08:42 - Ladislao Kertesz: Good
morning Joe.
Nice facebook videos. Now it is missing
the written section that is descriptive of the idea and past. I believe that
Peter was a close friend with similar vocation as to helping the oldboys. I wish i would have known him better since we
are transiting the same Road.
27/9/20 08:43 - Msbtt Berment Joseph:
Thanks, Ladislao. I'm thinking things about him over.
2/10/20 10:06 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Joe, please cancel all appointments for a parsec of time, to gather a moment of
inspiration in memory of Peter and write it down. Your lines will have priority
in issue 986 of the circular. EDITOR
2/10/20 15:51 - Msbtt Berment Joseph: I
hear you. Trying to.
3/10/20 15:17 - Ladislao Kertesz: Today
i sent to Don, issue 985. I do not want
to mention your no comments next week. Remember Peter
10/10/20 09:29 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Joe, sorry that i have not had an answer from you. My friend, on Peter Sammy a
mutual friend and associate of many years
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26/9/20 11:54 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Tim, sorry for Peter's passing away. I
was delighted to have met him during my visits to TnT. Can you write a few lines for publishing in
the newsletter? Need your help.
26/9/20 12:06 - Msbu Healy Tim: Thanks
Ladislao, I remember Peter Sammy but only vaguely. Perhaps Joe or someone who
has had more recent contact with Peter would do a better job of remembering
Sammy.
26/9/20 12:10 - Ladislao Kertesz: Ok
Tim. I would like to include Your story in issue 986. An adventure maybe?
Please feel free to collaborate with the circular, i need your help. Can You
take a selfie so that i may publish it in the newsletter?
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25/12/19 09:07 - Ladislao Kertesz: Have
a Nice Christmas day. Hope You recover from last night’s dinner and Friends,
haha
1/1/20 17:03 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi Ian,
hope You survived the festivities and that You Will have a little time set
aside this year 2020 so I may include your short essay in the Circular. Every
day we have less known members and I am worried that the Circular is losing
writers, life is short. God bless You. Circular issue No. 1000 is nigh.
26/9/20 09:19 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Ian, sorry for Peter's passing away. I was delighted to have met him during my
visits to TnT. Can you write a few lines for publishing in the newsletter? Need
your help.
26/9/20 09:59 - Msbtt Gomes Ian: I
believe Joe Berment or Joe Habib knew him better than i did. I knew him through
the Assn as the treasurer. He was after my time at MSB.
26/9/20 11:53 - Ladislao Kertesz: Ok
Ian, Even so a few lines would help
10/10/20 12:45 - Ladislao Kertesz: Some
say that these boys graduated Form V in 1972. The final date of the picture is
1973 shall be included in the next issue.
10/10/20 12:57 - Msbtt Gomes Ian: That
could be accurate. Its either 72 or 73. My brother was after me and as
far as i can recall, i left in 71. 👍
10/10/20 13:03 - Ladislao Kertesz: I
must change the code number and write CLASS1973
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26/9/20 09:17 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Joseph, sorry for Peter's passing away. I was delighted to have met him during
my visits to TnT. Can you write a few lines for publishing in the newsletter?
Need your help.
26/9/20 10:06 - Msbtt Habib Joseph: I
will try.
2/10/20 10:10 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Joseph, please cancel all appointments for a parsec of time, to gather a moment
of inspiration in memory of Peter and write it down. Your lines will have
priority in issue 986 of the circular. EDITOR
2/10/20 11:18 - Msbtt Habib Joseph: Oh.
Sorry. Had another death in my circle. My oldest friend who I went primary
school with, died of a heart attack. I'm losing people around me. I will see
what can happen today. Again, sorry.
2/10/20 11:31 - Ladislao Kertesz: My
condolence
2/10/20 13:57 - Msbtt Habib Joseph:
Thanks
3/10/20 15:22 - Ladislao Kertesz: Today
i sent to Don, issue 985.
986 is to be sent next week. Remember
Peter and his work for our Association. Friends are never forgotten.
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26/9/20 09:27 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Azizul, sorry for Peter's passing away. I was delighted to have met him during
my visits to TnT. Can you write a few lines for publishing in the newsletter?
Need your help. Ok When do u want it my friend How about tomorrow just got home
26/9/20 18:59 - Ladislao Kertesz: It is
going to be in issue 986. I am working on 983 and 984. No hurry but would be
nice if you could help me.
26/9/20 18:59 - Msbu Azizul Mohammed: Ok
good I will don’t worry
2/10/20 10:08 - Ladislao Kertesz: Hi
Azizul, please cancel all appointments for a parsec of time, to gather a moment
of inspiration in memory of Peter and write it down. Your lines will have
priority in issue 986 of the circular. EDITOR
2/10/20 11:03 - Msbu Azizul Mohammed: Ok
I will do it today and send it to you
2/10/20 11:31 - Ladislao Kertesz: Thanks
2/10/20 13:13 - Msbu Azizul Mohammed:
Can u please give me your email
2/10/20 13:15 - Ladislao Kertesz: The
circular email is kertesz11@yahoo.com
2/10/20 13:32 - Msbu Azizul Mohammed: Ok
I just sent the email please let me know before u print it if the article is ok
or should I rewrite it
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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz, kertesz11@yahoo.com, if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any
old boy that you would like to include.
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Photos:
63LK3868FBHLA, Harry Laughlin, Terrence Ferreira
14LK2014FBPSA, Peter Sammy
08MP0524REUNION2008, Peter Sammy
07EV7472GRP, Peter Sammy
