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WILLIAM P. "BILLY" HAMMILL Jr.
1948 - 2018
WILLIAM P. "BILLY" HAMMILL Jr.
1948 - 2018
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BORN
1948
DIED
2018
WILLIAM HAMMILL Obituary
Age 70, of Lawrenceville, the owner of Hambone's Pub for over 33 years, surrounded by his family on Monday, October 15, 2018. Beloved father of Ashley K. Hammill; stepfather of Katelyn and Melissa Llewellyn and Ryan Fisher; pap pap of Dominic, Lucas and Owen; son of the late William P. and Madeline "Mal" (Pascarella) Hammill; brother of Kate Hammill and Nancy Collins; uncle of Lauren and Daniel Cesnalis. Family and friends received at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville on Thursday and Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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Jeffrey Dodson
July 30, 2020
Just found out the other day. You were a very good friend and boss. I will remember you always.
Stephanie Steiger
July 25, 2020
I just learned of your passing. You were a great friend and I appreciate all the kindness you showed me when I worked there back in the 80's.
December 5, 2018
I had no idea ., and saddened to hear of your passing.Love you Forever Bill. See you on the other side. Your old friend, Lorrie Cene
HUGH "BABE" O'DONNELL
October 20, 2018
I AM A FRIEND OF RALPH SPEAKS AND HIS WIFE MARY JANE SPEAKS. RALPH PLAYS THE OLDIES ON WKFB MONTHLY AND FOR YEARS PLAYED THEM AT HAMBONE. I WOULD GO THERE WHEN HE DID HIS SHOW. MY SYMPATHY TO HIS GREAT FAMILY AND THE GREAT BUSINESS HE OWNED.
THE EMPEROR OF MUSIC AND PARTIES
HUGH "BABE" O'DONNELL
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Kim Higgins
October 20, 2018
Ashley and Family, I am so sorry for yourloss. Billy was a great person. Im sure he will be missed by many
Angela Drobka
October 19, 2018
I learned so much about cooking from this man. He was like a father to me. He was the most kind and generous man to everyone he met, and always made me laugh. We shared a love of Doo-Wop, corny jokes, and great food. He was the best boss, and he will be missed dearly.
"Sweeper" Phil Verostko
October 19, 2018
So sad to hear of Billy's passing. He was a very warm welcoming guy. I'll always remember the good times we had the few years I was one of the Hambones regulars. Prayers to all.
Donna (Ervin) Marshall
October 19, 2018
I will always have good memories of Bill & Hambone's. When he realized who my father was, we talked about St. Mary's basketball team and my father's coaching skills and the good days of Leslie Park and the little league teams. Hambone's was the best place to hang out and meet people (I met my husband there and got engaged there). May you rest in peace.
Bernie Rihn
October 19, 2018
Bill was my Cuz and the little brother I never had. He didn't have a mean streak in him. We had four aunts and uncles living on Davison Street and 45th Street, not a pop fly ball away from each other. The Pirates and the Steelers filled the airways with sport, and Porky Chedwick and the oldies filled our musical lives. St. Mary's, Central Catholic, IUP, and dances at Leslie Park and Garfield filled our lives. We moved in separate directions, but our hearts were always connected. We might not speak for a year, but when we met or spoke and finished our "Hello, Cuz. How you doin'?" it was like stepping right in where you left off.
He and I talked a lot the week before he died. I told him, "Bill, you were somebody. Everyone in Lawrenceville knew you. You made a difference." Hambones was the heart of Lawrenceville, and Bill was its lifeblood.
Ashley, Kate, and Nancy I know you will miss him as much as you loved him.
Your Cuz,
Bernie Rihn
Spokane, Washington
Linda Eberle
October 18, 2018
Hammill Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Billy .My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time !
Theresa Ruffner
October 18, 2018
Kathy,Nancy and families; I was sorry to hear about Billie. You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
gee Schwalenstocker
October 18, 2018
sorry to hear of Billy's passing ... I hired him as a bartender years ago at the Blarney Stone and had the privilege of working with him many years. Billy loved life and lived it to the fullest.. He will be missed.. Sincere Sympathy to the family ...
Kathy Russo
October 18, 2018
To all the Hammill Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. We became good friends when Billy opened Hambone's in 1985. A few years ago Billy said to me, "I never realized that since I opened my place, there are so many people who I brought together by friendships, partnerships, marriages and even kids were made!" ..He was right, and all of the lives he touched will miss him. God Bless you my dear, old Friend.
~Rudy
Jackie Day
October 18, 2018
Billy will be missed greatly! His friends at Wagner Shoes (where he worked as a young man) will keep his memory alive through his stories and lively tales. I will personally miss our chats during lunch. Peace to you, his family during this time.
Maryann and Don Pedrotty
October 18, 2018
Our condolences to Kate and Nancy. We've known Bill a long time and have always considered him a good friend. You were a true asset to Lawrenceville over the years. Rest easy now Bill. You've had a long hard battle.
October 18, 2018
Please find comfort from God's word during this time of great loss. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Diane Scott
October 17, 2018
So sorry to hear of Billy's death. He and my brother were friends back in the 60's. I remember him being a very nice guy. Deepest sympathy to his family.
Phil Mazza
October 17, 2018
Dont know what its going to b like not being able to call one of my best friends and joke around and not b able to sing girlfriend and change all the words. Going to miss you terribly Jake but think of you always. Rip buddy love you
October 17, 2018
I am deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. I had just talked with him last week, and he told me he was in hospice, but I thought he had more time. He was a really good friend to my brother, Dwight, for 20-plus years. They will soon be together again. I'm blessed that I had the opportunity to know you, even if only from a distance. Rest in peace, dear friend. I will miss you. Tricia Grindel
Robert Straus
October 17, 2018
Ive known you long time Bill may you rest in GODS hands now and may you rest in peace .
Dottie Preuhs
October 17, 2018
Thanks for being a good friend to my son Dwight. He really respected you.
Pam Groff
October 17, 2018
A kind and gentle soul. You will be missed. Thanks for the great memories of my early days in Lawrenceville. Deepest sympathy to the family.
Christine Kelly(Hammill)
October 17, 2018
Billy Im going to miss your smiling face and kind words !!! I worked many years with you at Hambones; it wont be the same!!! I love you and miss you my cousin!!!!
Slim Forsythe
October 17, 2018
I always enjoyed stopping by Hambone's in the mornings and talking with Bill. May he rest in Light & Peace Eternal. Sincere condolences, Slim Forsythe
Gerri Talerico-Korowicki
October 17, 2018
I will miss you Billy! So many good times over the years, you are one of a kind!
October 17, 2018
Thanks for always smiling, I will always remember the Blarney Stone. John
Tim Hilliard
October 17, 2018
I'm gonna miss that laugh. You had a heart of gold.
RIP my friend.
Mary Jo Coll
October 16, 2018
To Ashley and all of Billy's family.. my heartfelt condolences.. I can remember 20 some years ago, when Hambone's was the only game in town... My husband and I spent almost every Friday night there for dinner,,. He always took the time to stop and chat since they had known each other in their younger years... He fought with me about meatballs when I was in the kitchen.. he will be missed
Mr Bill Hammill
John Hitchman
October 16, 2018
Thanks for everything Billy.
You were always so very kind and giving. I'm grateful to have you as a friend.
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