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Norbert Hammer Obituary
He was born May 19, 1925, in Pensacola, Fla., to Norbert F. Hammer Sr. and Margaret Benjamin. Norbert was a retired World War II Navy veteran. He served in the submarine service at Pearl Harbor as a gunner's mate during the war. It was during this time that Norbert lost 97 per cent of his hearing.
He married Jessie Giampetro in 1949, and they had four sons, Bert, Paul, Mike and Mitch, who survive him. Norbert is also survived by his loving sister, Marilynn Luberto, who called him "Bob"; his grandchildren, Brian, Kevin, Jessica, Jaryd, Billy and Kimberly; great-grandchildren, Nathan, Zachery, Loren and Evalynn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His wife, Jessie, passed away from cancer in 1987.
After retiring from the Navy, Harry worked for the U.S. Postal Service in New London. He moved to Florida in 1994 to be near his sister where he spent his remaining years. One of Harry's most memorable experiences is traveling from Paris to Istanbul on the Orient Express in 2005.
Norbert will be interred at the Massachusetts National Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, Fla.
Online condolences may be left at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com
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Bill Dixon
July 21, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Norbert's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Norbert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
Norbert F. Hammer Jr GM1(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Diane Cain
July 21, 2016
To Mike, Jessica, Jaryd, and family - Our condolence on the passing of your Father & Grandfather. May memories comfort you during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Craig Barnes and Diane Cain
My Papa, opening a model of the sub he served on.
Jaryd Hammer
July 21, 2016
Nick Nichols
July 20, 2016
To the Hammer Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Harry's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Harry will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.
GM1(SS) Norbert F. 'Harry' Hammer Jr.
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
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