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RALPH HAMM Obituary
Age 96, of South Fayette Twp., on November 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Ann (Kutasi) Hamm; loving father of Pat Hamm, Linda Fonte, and Randy Hamm; grandfather of Erica Fonte, Christa Merkle, Joanna Hamm, and Susan Hamm; great-grandfather of Cora and Chloe Hamm and Lucas Merkle; uncle of Joan Dwojakowski; brother of Wilbert Hamm and Betty Musher. Friends received Wednesday 9:30 - 11 a.m., at which time a Blessing Service will be held in the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA (412-221-3333). View and add condolences at:
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Memories and Condolences
for RALPH HAMM
Ellen (Hamm) Klajnowski
December 5, 2014
Hello Aunt Anne and family. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ralph's passing. I remember him and the "Hamm Family" picnics long ago.
Mary Jane (Hamm) Pusateri
November 30, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Ralph. He was such a gentle soul with a beautiful smile. Loved seeing him and Uncle Joe together. Bet they're cooking/baking together again with Uncle Norman blessing the meal.
Mark Hamm
November 29, 2014
My condolences to you Randy, Pat, and Linda. I have great memories of visiting your fun-filled home and your dads sense of humor! I still look at the Heidelberg plaza and remember going there to see the stock car race once with Randy and Uncle Ralph, my father and Fred. The memory that I will always remember was being in an elevator in downtown Pgh and hearing someone raving about the deserts at Sgro's restaurant. I couldn't resist telling them that my Uncle Ralph made them!
We are all so blessed to have had Uncle Ralph in our life.
Love,
Mark Hamm
Frank and Rosie Petrillo
Frank Petrillo
November 27, 2014
Hello Randy, Linda and Pat-I was so sorry to hear from my Mom Joanne that your dad had passed. As I reflected on this many memories of Randy and I running around your house and our came flooding back. I remember being at your house when your dad came home from the bakery for some reason and how kind both of your parents were when I was around your house. They both will always be a part of good childhood memories.
Pap Pap's 95 Birthday with his great grand daughters, Cora and Chloe
Joanna Hamm
November 27, 2014
Gretchen Hamm
November 26, 2014
I remember Ralph as a vivacious, fun-loving great uncle (brother to my grandfather Joe). I am saddened to see him move on, and comforted by the fact that he had loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He leaves a great legacy. Best wishes to family.
Gretchen
mike fallon
November 26, 2014
I will miss you pop pop. Pplsw
All of the beauty, hard work and love put into making Christmas so special will forever be missed, but never forgotten...
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
My favorite picture of Pap Pap & Gramma. So beautful. I love you Gramma & Pap Pap. <3
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Their 50th wedding anniversary
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
With my sisters and I on Christmas a few years ago
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
The time Pap Pap tricked us with his "dirt" sundae. I'll miss the picnics, swimming pool, summers & weekend sleepovers...
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Eternal Love
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
And never to forget the Easter tradition with the bunnies
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Pap Pap as Santa with his grand daughters. Best Christmas's ever...
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
True Love
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Playing with us grandkids at Fairview Park <3
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
At Fifty's Diner in our beloved Sarasota
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
One of the hundreds of trips they took us grandkids on... So much fun, so many wonderful memories
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
...and again <3
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Pap Pap being Pap Pap...
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Happy Hammoween
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
grandparent lunch day in grade school with Joanna & I
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Such a handsome Hamm my Pap Pap was
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Pap Pap and Gramma holding us 3 little Hamm-angels
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Always giving and bringing smiles <3
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Pap Pap's 75th Birthday at Aunt Linda's house
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Another traditon the grandkids excitedly looked forward to every Christmas- going to the mall with Gramma & Pap Pap
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
One of the many unforgettable Christmas Eve's at Gramma & PapPaps- our favorite tradition
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Pap Pap being a Pap Pap to baby Hammys
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
My two favorite men- my dad Randy and Pap Pap <3
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
The Lovebirds
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Gramma & Pap Pap with all of us grandkids
Susan Hamm
November 25, 2014
Randy Hamm
November 25, 2014
In Memory of Dad...
I want to thank you for all of the wonderful memories that you have given me...the Puerto Rico trips, stock car races-it's your fault I've still got the four wheel addiction, working alongside of you on 'the bench' at the bakery, the busted knuckles-we thought we were hot rodders-in the garage, turning us on to Lido Key, the concerts: Gregg A.-Dickey B. & the Boys and Carlos S., but mostly for the help & love that you have shown to our family. I believe that I've just lost my best friend.
Until we meet again,
Love, Randy
November 25, 2014
In Memory of Dad...
I want to thank you for all of the wonderful memories that you have given me...the Puerto Rico trips, stock car races, working alongside of you on 'the bench' at the bakery, the busted knuckles-we thought we were hot rodders-in the garage, turning us all on to Lido Key, the concerts: Gregg A.-Dickey B. & the Boys and Carlos S., but mostly for the help & love that you have shown to our family. I believe that I've just lost my best friend.
Until we meet again,
Randy
Nancy Bowers
November 25, 2014
Dear Aunt Ann, Pat, Linda, Randy and family,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Ralph's passing, he was certainly blessed with a very good, long life. Too many years have passed since we spent time together, please accept my deepest sympathy.
Nancy (Musher) Bowers
November 25, 2014
I Was a neighbor of Ralph and Ann Hamm for 45 years until I moved. We enjoyed sitting on their patio many an evening and talking about old times.
I saw Ralph about 3 weeks ago and we talked about how things were now.
Ralph and Ann were good neighbors and our boys played with Randy.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for me and my family.
Joanne Petrillo
November 25, 2014
I got to know Ralph first many years ago through working with Ann at the St Clair School District.
Then, after I moved to South Fayette, as a good
neighbor. I'll cherish the memories of visiting with
Ralph and Ann. And going to a Steeler game with him a few years ago.
Eventually, the sadness because he is 'gone'
will be replaced with smiles because we had the
unique opportunity to know him.
Les Evans
Friend & Neighbor
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