Hamarich, Andrew

Andrew Hamarich, 88, of Endicott passed away Saturday June 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born October 24, 1928 the youngest son of Michael and Helen Hamarich. He attended Union Endicott High School where he played football on the 1946 championship team. After high school, he started working at Ansco and soon married his sweetheart Doris Picciano. they made their family home in West Corners where they raised five children. He retired from IBM Owego after 25 years of proud service to enjoy more time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and sunnier days in Florida. all who knew Andy will always remember him as kind and generous. He enjoyed being helpful to those in need.

He was affectionately known as Handy Andy for his mechanical and building skills by family and neighbors. He was a natural storyteller who could entertain visitors for hours. Andy believed in God and God provided for him in abundance with a big surviving family that is marked by his love and will carry his kindness through generations. He is survived by his five children Andrea Fiacco (Bill Brinkman), Mark Hamarich (Soledad), Robert Hamarich, Doreen Schwartz (Alan), Elona Pertica (Alex); his grandchildren Jamie Fiacco (Dana Schnell), Dr. Jodie Howell (Joseph), Angela Hamarich, Dr. Andrew Hamarich (Christine), Katie Hamarich, Joseph Hamarich (Hannah Watmough), Justin Hamarich, Nicholas Schakel, Matias Schakel, Audrey Schwartz, Anna Schwartz, Lucas Pertica and Sabrina Pertica; his great-grandchildren Rose and Lauren Howell and Andrew Hamarich; former son-in-law John Fiacco, former daughter-in-law Wendy Hamarich; sister-in-law Pauline Hamarich, step sons Michael and Kevin Lane and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Helen Hamarich, his first wife Doris Hamarich, his second wife Lucy Hamarich, his step-daughter Nancy Lane, his daughter-in-law Rebecca Hamarich, his brothers John Hamarich (Dorothy), Michael Hamarich (Barbara), George Hamarich, and his sister Mary Hritcko (John). The family would like to extend a special thank you to his wonderful caregivers at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 10:00 am at the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott with the V. Rev. Michael Kleban pastor of his church officiating. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm. A Panikhida service will be held Tuesday 6:30 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite charity in honor of Andy.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jun. 26 to Jun. 28, 2017.

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July 4, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Andrew was such a great man, and he cared deeply for his family and his children. I will miss my conversations with Andrew. He was such a kind man and always had his ear open whenever anyone needed someone to talk to. He will be greatly missed.

July 2, 2017

Andrea and family; My sincerest condolences on your father passing. Regards Eddie Kolanda

Patti Hart

June 29, 2017

Dear Andrea, Mark, Bob, Doreen & Elona,
I have such wonderful memories of hanging out at your West Corners home. It was always a noisy, joyous festival of food, fun and friendship! Your dad was so special! He had that playful smirk even when he was giving someone some grief. (Mark and Bob definitely picked up that trait!) I will remember him fondly.....
I'm sending loads of Light, Love and Peace to you all...... ~Patti

Laurie Wicks (Cammarata)

June 28, 2017

Elona, I'm so very sorry to hear of your wonderful dad's passing. It's been many years, but my memories of him and your family are warm and wonderful ones! Please accept my deepest sympathy, he was such a kind human being his memory will live on through his sweet grandchildren for many years to come.

Tim Markwell

June 28, 2017

Mark, Sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steve Pilarcek

June 28, 2017

Andrea & Family
Very sorry to read of your dad's passing.
My prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all.

Kathy Loveland

June 27, 2017

Andrea, so very sorry.

Ed Nowakowski

June 27, 2017

Doreen and Family,
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your dad. May the love you shared and the memories made bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Ed and Yvonne

Rachel Williams-Drew

June 27, 2017

Andrea and Family,

I was very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My thoughts, Prayers and deepest sympathies are with you during this sad time.

Doug Picciano

June 27, 2017

Some people you wish could live forever.

Rest In Peace Uncle Andy

Your nephew

Doug Picciano

Good times visiting grandpa at the nursing home

April, PJ & Sydney Williamson

June 27, 2017

Andrea, Jaime, Jodie and family

Our heartfelt condolences. Grandpa was an outstanding man. No matter wherever he is, he'll always be watching over you. He will stay with you forever. We will always cherish our memories with grandpa.

June 26, 2017

Dear Doreen (Hammy) and family,
I was surprised to learn that your father and my mother were both in the same nursing home. My mom passed on June 6, 2017. I wish I had known your dad was there; I would have visited him.
I am sorry for your loss and you have thoughts and prayers to you all at this sad time. Take care.

Christine (Cio) Ciotoli-Cannavino

June 26, 2017

My sympathies are sent your way.
Darlene (Macko) Leonard

Dorothy (Wolf) Kuehl

June 26, 2017

Andrea and Family, I am so saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

June 26, 2017

Dear Andrea, Mark, Bob, Doreen, and Elona: The death of a parent is a huge loss and such a sad time for the family and all who knew your dad. I hope you can take great comfort in being together in the days to come and in fond memories in the months and years to come. I have such warm memories of our neighborhood families and it is so hard to lose another. Take care and know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
love, Sharon Holmes Reid

Jim Dezzutti

June 26, 2017

Andrea, Remember your parents well from helping your mother with all the cub scout meetings years ago. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Best wishes always!

Joe Kilmer

June 26, 2017

My condolences Doreen......always so tough to lose a parent......you are in my prayers...

Kathy Stacconi-Ciaravino

June 26, 2017

So very sorry for your loss Andrea. I know it's hard but you were so lucky to have him with you for so long. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dianne Gay

June 26, 2017

Andrea, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. What a large, loving family you are blessed to have.

Joe Rose

June 26, 2017

To all of the family , my deepest sympathies in the loss of "Handy Andy". He was a very special man and played an important part in my life in the old neighborhood.He will be dearly missed. My love and prayers to all of you.
Joe Rose

Tony Lacatena

June 26, 2017

Andrea and family, all loss is difficult, but it sure appears that your Dad left many great memories to help you with your grief.

Russ Mills

June 26, 2017

Dear Andrea,

I am so very sorry to learn of your father's passing. He led a long, vibrant, full life and the gifts of love that he passed on to all his family will live on forever.

Rick Valone

June 26, 2017

The Hamarich family, I am sorry to learn of your father's passing. We spent a lot of time at your home growing up. Your parents were loving, extremely kind and always welcomed us with a hand shake or a hug. Always a very loving household. many great memories to last a life time. I will keep you all in thought and prayers.

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