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Andrew Hamilton Obituary
Andrew James Hamilton Jr. . Born Dec.13,2016 passed away on Feb. 16,2017 Andrew Jr. was the love of his father Andrew James Hamilton Sr. and Mother Courtney Athleen Shipos life. Paternal Grandparents Brenda Kowalski and pre deceased Grandfather Lawrence HamiltonJr. Maternal Grandparent's Christopher A. Shipos and Julie Rose. Andrew was surrounded with love by his Grandparents,Great Grandparents,Great-Great Grandmother many Aunts,Uncles, cousins and friends . Jr. Was taken away unexpectedly to soon. Gone but never forgotten. We will always love you and cherish the short time we had together. You will live in our hearts forever. Family and Friends are invited to call Friday Feb. 24,2017 from 2-3 P.M. and. a service to follow at 3 pm Herson -Wagner Funeral Home 110 S. Geneva St. Ithaca N.Y. Burial will be at a later date . Online condolences may be left at hersonwagnerfuneralhome.com
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Natasha Hamilton
March 22, 2017
Hey handsome I had a dream bout u yesterday. Thank u for checking in on me. It would of been a joy to meet you. For mommy and daddy j.r. said everything will be okay. And he loves u very much.... Sweet sweet baby.... Auntie loves u and wishes you the best in heaven....
Mommy & Daddy
March 2, 2017
Hey Our Handsome Baby Boy.
Mommy & Daddy Just Wanted You To Know That We Are Still Thinking About You!!
Not A Minute Goes By Where Your Not On Our Mind.
All We Ever Want Is To Be Able To Hold You One More Time.
Give You Another Kiss.
Make You Another Warm Bottle.
Listen To You Fuss In The Middle Of The Night.
Wake Us Up At The Crack Of Dawn.
Listen To You Laugh.
Watch You When You Smile.
The List Goes On And On.
God needed an angel that's small, but strong.
Gone to soon!!!
12/13/2016
02/16/2017
We Love You So Much Baby Boyy.
Love, Mommy&Daddy.
Lori Wood
February 28, 2017
Andrew and Courtney we are so sorry for the pain you are experiencing, with the loss of JR. Just remember he was taken by God to be one of his angels. He will be watching over the two of you and your family until you meet again. Just remember he knows how much you love him and always will. We pray that you two can come together and be strong for each other to make it through this terrible time. You have family and friends to help get you through this. Call us, text us, visit us what ever you need to do. You are NOT alone! We are here for you. We love you and JR.
Ashley Bright
February 27, 2017
Sweet little boy gone too quick, the love you shared was enough to make everyone rich. You should have stayed to bless us another day, see you grow, laugh & play. But heaven called you home, to watch us from above; we will never forget your sweet love.
Roxanne & Randy
February 27, 2017
There are no words to describe how hard this is,Courtney and Andrew know that you are in our thoughts always..This precious little boy was taken way to soon.But he is now your bright star in the sky your angel above watching over you at all times...He sees Mommy and Daddy every day and he is smiling for you..Your love for him will continue on forever.He was loved by many and will be missed by many..
amber jackson
February 27, 2017
Hey Lil guy,aunt amber misses you so much. Your beautiful smile them georgous eyes ur love and so much more you sure did bring the family together in ur short little life & I'll continue to keep ur memory alive. I'll support mommy and daddy in any and all ways and help get them through you just have fun up there and watch over mommy and daddy. I love you Lil one. Rest in sweet paraduce your never forgotten
Baby Andrew,not a day goes by aunty amber DONT think about you I miss you smile UR love your beautiful eyes and how happy you made mommy and daddy.
amber jackson
February 27, 2017
Timothy Mavros
February 27, 2017
R.I.P. Little One.
penny rogers
February 26, 2017
god bless you JR love you
Jennifer Reed-Castro
February 26, 2017
Rip my sweet grandbaby, you might not be related by blood but you will always be my grandson. I love and miss you more then words can express. Fly high baby boy, look over your mommy and daddy and we will all see you again one day!!! Love always grandma Jen xoxo....
Julie Rose
February 24, 2017
Courtney and Andrew, all my love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Please know that even though I cant be there physically, my heart is there with you and know that God and grandpa Rose is taking care of Jr. I love you, Mom.
julie rose
February 24, 2017
All my love to you Courtney and Andrew as well as my thoughts and prayers and just know that God and grandpa Rose are looking after him. Even though I cant physically be there like I wish, please know that my heart is there with you always, mom.
Tiffany and Jeremy Eastman
February 24, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss Courtney and Andrew, I know he is watching down over you both guiding you through this rough time. Sending all my prayers, he was a well loved baby, his short time here you gave him the best days of his life. Gone but never forgotten Lil man
Natasha Hamilton
February 23, 2017
Auntie loves you baby boy you are truly blessed to be where u are even though it hurts so much to be here on earth without you. Prayers for healing and heavy hearts for Courtney and my brother andrew SR. I love you all and God has a place for everyone. Don't give up and keep pushing you too will be okay.
Nancy Iacovelli
February 23, 2017
Dear Courtney and Andrew, Words cannot ever
express how sorry I am for your loss of little Andrew. I believe he is watching over you and he
always will. All my love, Aunt Nancy
Liz Hines
February 23, 2017
Drew and Courtney,
I am so sorry for your loss. I love you both and I love little man so much. I keep seeing him in my arms just a few short hours before Tasha called and told me he was gone. R.I.P. LITTLE MAN AUNT LIZ WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER! Fly High with the angels my love, you will forever be in our hearts and in our memories.
Judy Withers
February 22, 2017
Love and hugs Courtney and Andrew. ❤ No baby was loved more than your sweet little Andrew Jr. You could see the love between you all when you held him and talked about him. Gone way too soon but loved and remembered always!!
Love, peace and strength,
Aunt Judy and Wiz
Megan Rogers
February 22, 2017
Andrew jr, you are loved by more people than you could ever imagine. Shine bright over your mom and dad and keep them safe and remind them your always there <3 we all miss you beautiful! Love Megan and Benjamin Jr.
Lauryn VanOrden
February 22, 2017
For my sweet nephew. Gone too soon, never forgotten!!
I love you!!
Lauryn VanOrden
February 22, 2017
He will always be my beautiful nephew. He will always be with his mommy and daddy, he will soar high and shine bright. So they will always know he loved them just as much! Aunt Lauryn loves you little man!!
The Monroe Family
February 22, 2017
Our hearts go out to you at this time but always know that God is with you and that your little angel is always going to live vicariously through you both. Our deepest condolences in this time of sorrow. I only pray that God places his hands on your hearts and makes this time a little easier for you both.
Natasha Warner
February 22, 2017
Jr we all miss you it still seems like a dream like any min the door is gonna open and I come to the door and come inand hold you and have talks with you and watch you smile and laugh I'll always have these great memories wish we could have more.... R.I.P BABY BOY I'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE FLY HIGH ANDREW JR
LOVE ALWAYS NATASHA WARNER AND KRISTIN SHEVALIER
shana smith
February 22, 2017
I miss u baby boy and ik mommy and daddy do too watch over them and guide them thru life just kno aunt Shana is here for mommy and daddy to help them thru all this I wish it was like this I wish u and Robbie were able to play together... r.i.p baby boy
Shannon dailey and family
February 22, 2017
When a baby is born its a mothers instinct to protect her child , but when a baby passes its the mothers instinct to protect their memory. Dear little Andrew Jr. Your tiny little feet left big prints on this world and in many hearts , shine bright little angel and know you were loved
Brian and Tina Fuller
February 22, 2017
A beautiful soul gone way to soon. You are loved precious angel.
Mommy & Daddy
February 22, 2017
You Will NEVER Be Forgotten Baby Boy! Watch Over Us! We Need Your Gudiance!
We Love You Our Handsome Mann!
Mommy & Daddy in Georgia!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Look How Big I Was Getting!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
The Day I Changed Mommy & Daddy's Life; FOREVER!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
When Mommy Found Out I Was Growing In Her Belly.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
My Mommy & Daddy Love Me So Much!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Me & Daddy; The Day I Was Brought Into This Crazy World! December 13th, 2016.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
The Day Mommy & Daddy Took Me Home To My New House!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
First Doctors Appointment; 3 Days Old!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Was One Day Old!!! Look How Big I Was!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Am Such A Love Bug! Look At Me!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Changed Daddy's Life Forever; The Day He Seen Me Born!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Father & Son Love
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
My Favorite Blanket To Lay Naked In While I Wait For The Doctors.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Mommy's Rookie.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Can Hold My Own Bottle! Not Even Two Days Old!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Love Sleeping On My Mommy While She Watches Me!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
The Day We Came Home From The Hospital!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Mommy Caught Us; Knocked Out. I Miss My Daddy!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Was A Week Old!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
On My Way To My First Doctors Appointment!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Sleeping On My Mommy.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Trying Out This New Seat Thing, I'm Not Too Sure About It.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
When I Was First Opening My Eyes!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Love Cuddling!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Daddy Was So Happy Playing With Me!! I Love You Daddy!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Looking At My Mommmy.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Christmas, 2016
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Mommy, J.R., & Daddy. Christmas 2016.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Me & My Christmas Bear.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Daddy's Little Buddy.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Getting So Big!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
First Time Seeing Myself On Front Camera!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Was So Chunky!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
When Mommy Moves And I'm Sleeping On Her.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Sleeping So Peacefully While Mommy Takes Pictures.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Thinking About How Much My Mommy & Daddy Mean To Me!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
All Smiles; All The Time!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I'm Getting So Biggg!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
2016 Bear.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Love It When Mommy & Daddy Watch Me Sleep.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Look At That Face! Daddy Makes Me Smile Day Or Night!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
So Smiley!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
New Years Eve! With My Big Cousins!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Christmas Bear.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
One Month!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
One Month!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Grumpy Face.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
BIGGG Yawn.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Was 1 Month Old!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Love You Mommy!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Sleeping.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Yes, Read The Shirt.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Looking At Mommy, Wondering Why She Thinks This Is A Photoshoot.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Smiling For Daddy; While Mommy Sleeps.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Yeah, I Know. I'm The Coolest Kid... EVER.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
That's Our Baby Boy!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Look So Sleepy & Sick.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Coolest Kid EVER!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Shopping With Mommy & Daddy!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Mommy & Daddys B I G G U Y !
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
I Know I'm Cute.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Chilling With Mommy.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Little Ninja In Training!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
February 13th, 2017.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
February 13th, 2017.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
My Favorite Hoodie To Put In My Mouth.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Our Chunky Mans! Last Week!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Daddy Was Burping Me; All I Wanted To Do Was Sleep!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Great Grandma Shipos & Me!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
So Peaceful.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
All Smiles; All The Time!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Handsome Like Daddy!!!!
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
Sleeping Like An Angel; Just A Few Days Before He Left Us All.
Courtney Shipos
February 22, 2017
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