Charles J. Hamill
Funeral Information
Home:
Grafton, NY
Date of Death:
January 23, 2012
Place of Birth:
Albany, NY
Birthdate:
January 31, 1945
Age:
66
Memorial Service:
Saturday, January 28, 2012 11:00 AM Babcock Lake Community Center, Grafton, NY
Biography
GRAFTON Charles J. Hamill "Charlie", 66 died suddenly on Monday January 23, 2012 at his residence.
Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Hamill and Mary Frey Hamill and loving husband of Jenny Lynn Spiak Hamill of Grafton. They were married for 39 years.
Raised and educated in Albany, Charlie was currently employed by the Berlin Central School District as a bus driver where he was always willing to go the extra "mile" for his students. He previously was employed by the Ale House in Troy and the Operating Engineers Union. He was a founding member and current president of the "Chippi Club" at Babcock Lake. He was an avid New York Giants fan and was able to see them win another NFC Championship. Charlie knew no strangers only friends.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Jenny, include a daughter Bridgit May, two grandsons Carl Joseph, Jr. and Gunnar Nash Berthen all of Queens, two brothers Thomas Hamill of Selkirk and Bernard Hamill of Albany, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charlie was predeceased by a brother Daniel Hamill and a sister Margaret Fogarty.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join his family for a memorial service and "Irish Wake" to "hoist" Charlie at 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2012 at the Babcock Lake Community Center, 11 Lakeview Road, Grafton.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Charlie's name to the Grafton Rescue Squad, P. O. Box G, Grafton, NY 12082 or the Troy Clothe-A-Child, c/o The Record, 501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180.
Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Hamill and Mary Frey Hamill and loving husband of Jenny Lynn Spiak Hamill of Grafton. They were married for 39 years.
Raised and educated in Albany, Charlie was currently employed by the Berlin Central School District as a bus driver where he was always willing to go the extra "mile" for his students. He previously was employed by the Ale House in Troy and the Operating Engineers Union. He was a founding member and current president of the "Chippi Club" at Babcock Lake. He was an avid New York Giants fan and was able to see them win another NFC Championship. Charlie knew no strangers only friends.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Jenny, include a daughter Bridgit May, two grandsons Carl Joseph, Jr. and Gunnar Nash Berthen all of Queens, two brothers Thomas Hamill of Selkirk and Bernard Hamill of Albany, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charlie was predeceased by a brother Daniel Hamill and a sister Margaret Fogarty.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join his family for a memorial service and "Irish Wake" to "hoist" Charlie at 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2012 at the Babcock Lake Community Center, 11 Lakeview Road, Grafton.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Charlie's name to the Grafton Rescue Squad, P. O. Box G, Grafton, NY 12082 or the Troy Clothe-A-Child, c/o The Record, 501 Broadway, Troy, NY 12180.
Candles
Morandi Children
2012-01-24 23:23:34
You will forever be in our hearts. You were so kind and loving. Your memory will live on. Thanks for all you did for our family. Have a cold one with Grandpa Joe celebrating the Giants! Love, The Morandi kids
The Buckley Families
2012-01-25 13:32:45
Jenny,Bridget and Family.On behalf of our Families we offer our sincere hearftfelt condolonces on the passing of your beloved Husband,Father,Brother and Grandfather and our Friend, Charlie.May the comforting words of friends and love of family see you all through this difficult time. Thank you all for sharing him with our community. He will be greatly missed.RIP
Maria Hanby
2012-02-04 02:38:39
I am very sorry to hear about Charlie. My condolences to Jenny,Bridgit and the entire Hamill family.