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Philip Hamilton Obituary
SILVER LAKE -- Philip M. Hamilton, 74, passed away September 22, 2007.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Akron and had resided in Silver Lake the past 36 years, moving there from Cuyahoga Falls. He retired in 1995 from Evans Savings Bank (now Key Bank) with 35 years service and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls. Philip attended high school in Toronto, Canada where he was all city running back. After graduation, he was invited to attend the training camp of the Philadelphia Phillies. He returned to the area to enter the University of Akron in 1953. He was elected president of Theta Chi Fraternity the same year Joyce Tate became "the sweetheart of Theta Chi". An estimated six million attended the wedding of Philip and Joyce. They were married Nov. 14, 1957 on an NBC-TV program called "Bride and Groom." Bandleader Sammy Kaye was a guest at their wedding. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Cuyahoga Falls and had served on the Board of Directors for Taylor Memorial Library. He was instrumental in organizing the Ronald McDonald Golf Classic, loved to fish at his cottage on Tappan Lake, enjoyed vacations with his family at the ocean and loved watching his grandchildren in all their sporting events.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Edna; brother-in-law, Art Rainey; and nephew, Matthew Lee; he is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Joyce; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Judy of Silver Lake; daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Dante Sabatucci of Stow and Dawn and Matt Ward of Washington Court House; grandchildren, Alex and Elise Hamilton, Dante Jr., Marissa, Isabella and Ava Sabatucci and Katherine and Madeline Ward; sisters and brother, Nancy Rainey, Chuck (Lucy) Hamilton and Colleen (Bill) Lee; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in The Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the First United Methodist Church 245 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, Rev. Marvin Brown officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 1815 West Market Street Suite 108, Akron, OH 44313 or the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls Gifts and Memorials Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Hamilton
Joan Hurd
September 28, 2007
Deepest Sympathy to all of the Hamilton family...from the Care Committee at First United Methodist Church... We were so glad to be able to provide a lunch for your wonderful family.. You have all given so much of yourself to the church and your father and husband will be missed by everyone who knew him...Love & Prayers..
Polly Dobkin
September 28, 2007
Dear Joyce, Scott, Kelly and Dawn,
Bill and I had so much fun with your family for many years. He was one of the first to contact me when Bill died. He leaves a legacy of love for all of you. Phil will be missed.
Chuck and Linda Lisle
September 27, 2007
Dear Joyce, Scott, Kelley and Dawn,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your families. We have been neighbors and friends for 25 years and it has been wonderful. We have witnessed all your weddings and watched as your family grew to include, Judy, Dante and Matt and such beautiful grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy.
If, at any time, there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. You are truly a special family.
Love, Chuck and Linda
JC Johns, MD
September 26, 2007
Joyce,
My sincere condolences. Although we never did thngs socially, I enjoyed the intechanges we had.
Sincerely.
Richard Ellison
September 26, 2007
We'd like to express our deepest sympathies to the entire Hamilton family in their time of grief. We all morn the passing of Phil. However we take solace in the fact that Phil has moved onto a better place, and he will continue to be with all of us in mind and spirit. He enriched all that he touched. The quality of those he leaves behind is a testament to the quality of the man.
The Ellison family
Connie Di Lillo
September 26, 2007
I am so sorry to learn of Phil's passing. Having met Phil and Joyce at Tappan Lake I was fortunate enough to have spent some fun filled, lazy days with them and the rest of their family. I remember Phil sitting in his chair on the deck, chuckling at whatever the grandkids might have been doing at the time. He also had many suggestions as to how "Scotty" should handle the repair or chore that was at hand. You had a kind word and a pleasant laugh each time I saw you. I will miss you Phil, rest in peace.
Karen Forney
September 25, 2007
Joyce and family, My thoughts are with all of you. I Have know your family a long time,and all of you are a gracious bunch! My prayers are coming your way . Your "ole" cashier,
The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home
September 26, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Joe & Teresa Latona
September 25, 2007
Joyce & Family; Our deepest sympathy.
Karen Hlad
September 25, 2007
To Dawn and family, I was a close friend of Dawn's growing up and have great memories of her family, especially the Snyders Potato Chips. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Hlad (Hurd)
Peter Polumbo
September 25, 2007
My sincerest sympathy to Phil's family. I had the pleasure of working with Phil for several years when I served as Treasurer and as President of Akron's Ronald McDonald House. Much of the success of the Ronald McDonald House can be attributed to the excellent relationship we enjoyed with Key Bank and employees like Phil. He was an astute business man and a fine person. May your memories of happier times help to sustain you during this difficult time.
Adriana Craiglow
September 25, 2007
With Deepest Sympathy from Scott's EDS colleagues on the Exide Pursuit.
Deb and Mike Walters
September 25, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan McCarthy
September 25, 2007
With Sympathy from Scott's co-workers at EDS.
angelo brandimarte
September 25, 2007
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE.
Angelo and Ruth Brandimarte
John Lepto
September 24, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
DEDE AND BOB MORRISON
September 24, 2007
DEAR JOYCE AND CHILDREN,
BOB AND I HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES DURING OUR COLLEGE DAYS. TAKE CARE AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
Mike Frank
September 24, 2007
Our love and prayers are with you all. Phil’s legacy is most evident in the strength of character in those he has left behind.
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