David J. Hamilton

David J. Hamilton obituary, Mantua, NJ

David J. Hamilton

David Hamilton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Apr. 26, 2025.

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David J. Hamilton, age 58, passed April 19, 2025, at home in Collingswood, NJ. Born in Underwood Hospital in Woodbury, NJ.
David grew up and spent his years across Southern NJ, most recently working in Import/Export Furniture Business with Global Industries Inc. in Marlton, NJ. He enjoyed spending time camping, watching sports, reading. and cherished his time gathering with his friends as often as possible. Some of Dave's fondest memories came from playing sports, especially Hockey, often his brothers as kids would ask him to put on his mask and pads and play goalie with them.
Friends and family were truly the most important to David. He was always a great brother, but also a great friend, always willing to help with anything anyone needed. He and his wife often invited everyone over for gatherings, birthdays, and holidays.
Survived by his brother Donald Hamilton Jr., niece Kristi, and great nephews, Kellan and Everett. Also, by godson, Samuel C. Chamberlain IV (Mandy). As well as good friends, Sam Chamberlain (Barbara), Tom Gibbons (Lisa), and Bill Mack (Pauline).
Predeceased by his loving wife Nancy (Costello) Hamilton, his parents, Donald and Rosemarie Hamilton, and brother Daniel Hamilton.
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Celebration, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 9:30am - 11:00am, at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00am at the funeral home.
Final Disposition will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Research, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online by clicking here or to AWA Animal Welfare Association of Voorhees, 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 or online by clicking here.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.smithfhmantua.com/.
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