George "Shorty" Hamilton Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Healey Funeral Home - Haddon Heights

9 White Horse Pike

Haddon Heights, New Jersey

George Hamilton Obituary

HAMILTON

GEORGE SR. "SHORTY". On Aug. 10, 2007. Born on Oct. 7, 1917. A resident of Oaklyn, NJ for 50 yrs. George, best known as "Shorty", owned and operated Shortys Newstand in Fairview for over 35 yrs. George then turned his interests toward the vending business and with his brothers by his side, he built Terminal Vending Company into a thriving business that stood as a local landmark in Oaklyn for over 50 yrs. George had many interests which included traveling, private coaches, boats and private planes which he loved to share with everyone. George was the loving husband of the late, Vera Hamilton (nee Panko). He was the brother of the late, Thomas Hamilton and the late Raymond Hamilton. He is survived by his brother Robert Hamilton, Sr. (Mary) of Laurel Springs and his close personal friends Rev. John Bloh and Bobby Baker. George is also survived by his 8 children: George Hamilton Jr. (Janet), Patricia DiSalvio (Carl), Linda Bach, Sharon Gaidas (Rick), Joan Cardegnio (Richard), Joyce Hamilton, Richard Hamilton (Kathy) and Debbie Lucchese (Thomas); his 13 grandchildren, Tracy Bach, Brian Bach, Robert Bach, Jamie Sapnas, Crystal Cardegnio-Weller, Samantha Hamilton, Danielle Wilder, George Hamilton III, Max Hamilton, Nicholas Lucchese, Rachel Lucchese, Jason Hamilton, Olivia Hamilton, Thomas Lucchese III and 7 great grandchildren; George was well known by many, loved by all and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. from 6-9 P.M. and again Wed. from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wed. 11 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 4th Ave. and Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Soc., 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for George Hamilton

7 Entries

Marianne Hamilton/Gervasio

August 15, 2007

My God where do you start with a man like Shorty. I loved him and Vera dearly. Although this phenominal man could be intimidating to some, with his family he was the very best. In the years I spent with George Sr we had many wonderful times together. I enjoyed our conversations immensely as he was such a great teacher. My greatest consolation is knowing him and Vera are together again. I miss them both dearly. My prayers and love to all.

Lou Rose

August 15, 2007

Dear George,
I'm sorry for the loss of your father. He was a good man and an inspiration to many.
I will keep him & your family in my prayers.
May God bless you all.

August 15, 2007

George:

I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Walker

Marypat Tracy

August 14, 2007

Dear Hamilton Family,
My father, Jack Tracy and George were first cousins (their mothers were sisters). My father felt a true kinship with George. When my parents started to winter in Florida they enjoyed getting together with George and Vera. Later still they enjoyed traveling with George and Vera in their motor home.
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the death of your father,grandfather and brother.

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Samantha Hamilton

August 14, 2007

How I remember Grandpop George

He had one arm but you'd never know it, because he swam everyday and used one arm, like others would use two.
Things that will always remind me of my grandpop will be:
Melrose Diner, Oaklyn Diner, Baileys Health club, where he'd take me swimming(at the crack of dawn) at Christmas time, as a kid. Big Boats, soda fountains, like the one I'd use on his boat when I was little. Grandpop taking the boat out in the deep see, than getting a bucket of soapwater and swimming around washing the bottom of the boat, with 1 arm! Fresh orange juice, he'd bring over in the morning at the Ft.Lauderdale house. Of course Coaches. Most of my memories are of the older coach, when I;d swing on the ceiling poles and get in trouble. His table turning into a bed..and me and crystal sneaking in to watch movies on the coach, when it was parked next to the Ft.Lauderdale house. Grandpop driving his electric car, or using his little remote control on the Boat. Him playing all the different horns he had on the coach. Boston Market. He was the only business man I knew, that wasnt miserable. Him having those little pamphlets with sayings on them , that hed pass out , off his coach , or at Terminal Vending. Of course you cant miss the classic "shake my stub" or how he'd tease all the kids with it! grandpop was always kind, he never yelled at me or anyone around me. He always had something good and positive to say, and he always gave good advice. He was a gentleman to my grandmother and practicly took her everywhere with him, she was his side-kick. His freezer on the coach was always stacked with fish and vegetables.; his pantries with figs! Coin dispensers remind me of grandpop because he kept on on the old Coach and I;d play with it a lot. Even though I wasn't around my grandfather a lot, ......he sure does leave a lot of good memories.
He loved his life to the fullest here, and I'm sure he's going to continue loving and living his life wherever he is now, with his side-kick!
I just hope grandpop does one more thing, when he gets to heaven....I hope he asks GOD to shake his nub! :)

Jim Bach

August 13, 2007

To the Hamilton Family,

My deepest condolences on your loss. Shorty was an exceptional man in many ways. I am sure that he will be sorely missed. I will keep him and your family in my prayers during this somber and sad time.

Olivia Hamilton

August 12, 2007

George Hamilton was my grandfather and i loved him very much. I would go up to stay with him for weeks at a time to help take care of him and just to see his shining personality. He was a wonderful person with a great personality. "Its good to be alive".

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