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BEN HAMMER Obituary
well-known actor of stage, film and TV for 70 years, died September 18, 2017 at 92, survived by two daughters, predeceased by wife Dorothea, Long Island artist and potter.
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Debra Moody
August 13, 2024
Hi I cared for Ben and Dorothea.i was there caretaker for a while.im reaching out to their daughters for consent to mention them in my book I'm writing.they were wonderful people and I'm honored to have met them.please contact me at 207 522 2707.thanku
Debra Moody
August 13, 2024
Hello my name is Debra Moody.i was employed by Ben and Dorothea.i cared for them in there home in NY.im reaching out to their daughters.im writing a book about my life and I wanted to get your consent to do so.please get back to me as soon as you can.207 522 2707
Jacqueline Delury
January 20, 2018
I met Ben when his wife Dorothy was ill. I was her Nurse at Meadowbrook care Ben and I stayed in touch from time to time. I only wished it was more. He will always be in my heart and prayers as well as his beautiful daughters. Rest In Peace
October 19, 2017
I am a cousin of Ben Hammer, I am Bonnie Hammer. I have spoken with other cousins, Nancy Hammer Cohen and Harriet N Cohen. We would like to know where he was buried, in order pay the proper respects according to Jewish law,, please call me at 347-524-6793.
Ian Downie
September 22, 2017
Ben and I enjoyed six magical years as a pair of Grumpy Old Men in an iconic series of commercials for TD Bank in Canada. I grieve his passing and send my heartfelt condolences to his family.
Renee Pessin (Haffner)
September 21, 2017
Old friend from long ago who gave wise counsel to a young actress.
Don Restler
September 21, 2017
Ben, was my camp counselor 1953 at Kamp Kohut, Oxford,Me. . Great guy , Taught me a lot about growing up. RIP Ben
John Nelson
September 21, 2017
Thanks Ben, for all the great performances! Rest In Peace.
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