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James Hamill Obituary
AGE: 78 • Colts Neck
James J. Hamill, 78, of Colts Neck passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2016. James was raised in Denville, NJ and moved to Rockaway before settling in Colts Neck.
James was the President of Morris Hills High School's Class of 1956, and he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1965 as a Tank Commander. Upon his return, he began working for S. J. Groves Heavy Construction. In the late 1970's, James was sought out by international leaders, including the Vice President of the US, to travel to Africa and the Caribbean and consult on heavy construction projects. In 1981, he began working for Schiavone Construction and served as the company's executive vice president, until his retirement in 2012. He was a 50-year member of Local 852 Operating Engineers and was the co-founder of Rockaway Township Youth Hockey. James loved fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, the outdoors, and he could fix just about anything. He was devoted to his family and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
James was predeceased by his parents Archie Hamill and Caroline Rose Gantert, and his son Michael Hamill. Surviving is his wife Frances Rose Hamill, his children James Hamill and Tammy, Long Valley, Lisa Gideon and Stan, Rockaway, Robert Hamill and Lisa, Mt. Arlington, Lori Lesch and Jerry, Rockaway, and their mother Joanne Hamill, Cynthia DePolo and Daniel, Point Pleasant Beach, Louis Bertone and Jill, Colts Neck, 17 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 PM until the time of the Service at 8 PM Monday, February 8th at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Research Treatment Fund at crt.org.
To share a favorite memory of James, please visit his Book of Memories at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Hamill
roger sickles
October 11, 2018
From an old Indian Lake Rambler to another, RIP Jim. My condolences to his wife Frances and all his extended family. Roger Sickles
Bruce Langan
February 8, 2016
One of the Best !!!! and always there to help.
Pat and Kathi Cataldo
February 8, 2016
With heavy hearts we send our sympathy and love as we remember dear, sweet Jim - a loving husband, a caring father, and a true gentleman. The world has lost a very special person.
February 8, 2016
My sincere condolence to the family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of tender mercies and peace strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Bridget Krauss
February 8, 2016
Golden soul!!!
Bridget Krauss
February 8, 2016
Jim was one of the best human beings I ever met. A true MAN. His decorum and class is not reached by many. He taught me a lot and is adored for eternity.
Robert Ranft
February 8, 2016
Remember Jim at Denville Main Street School and Morris Hills HS He will be missed by many my deepest condolences
Linda Flanigan
February 7, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Sincerely,
Larry & Linda Flanigan
Robert Rhodes
February 7, 2016
God Bless you and your Family. Jim was a great friend that will be missed. R.I.P. Jim. With Sincere Condolences, Heather and Bob Rhodes
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