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Edwin H. Hammond Jr.
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628 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York
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Aug. 19, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Home
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SARATOGA SPRINGS - Edwin H. Hammond Jr. passed August 14, 2025. Visitation, 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Funeral Mass, 9 a.m., Wednesday, St. Joseph's Church, Greenfield Center. Remembrances, www.burkefuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Hammond
15 Entries
Anthony (AR) Burger
5 hours ago
Mr. Hammond, as all his St Pats students knew him, was a great teacher and personal friend to me and my family. Throughout my life he supported me and my family. He was a good soul. I last saw him at my father's funeral in Catskill a few years. He came from Saratoga to pay his respects. I greatly appreciated it, and I'm sure my father who played Pinocle and bowled with him, wished he could play one more hand of cards.
Kathi and Dennis McCarthy
Earlier today
Sorry to hear about Edwin's passing. We really enjoyed our visits with him. He will be missed. Kathi and Dennis
Mary (Englert) Johannessen
Yesterday
Deepest sympathy to family and friends. I attended St. Patrick's in Catskill, NY (grades 7-12) where Mr. Hammond was my history teacher and guidance counselor. He was stern and yet caring and earned the respect of every student who attended. He was a great teacher, guidance counselor, and junior high basketball coach who helped shape the lives of so many people. Forever grateful.
Mark Del Vecchio
Yesterday
Mr. Hammond was my guidance counselor at St. Pat’s in Catskill. He was always a dedicated educator and helped many students prepare for life beyond St. Pat’s. He encouraged me to go to his alma mater, Marist College, along with several other classmates. I appreciated his wry sense of humor and his dedication to the field of education. Condolences to his family and friends. A good man who touched countless lives.
John P Rosson
Yesterday
I taught with Ed in a turbulent period at St Patrick’s Catskill NY. Ed was calm and steady in difficult period. He was a walking institution of care and compassion .He guided many high school students!
I shall offer Mass for Ed. May he go with the angels
Father John P Rosson
Teacher Colleague
Sandy Friend
Yesterday
I worked with Ed at the St.Patrick’s Catholic High school, he was the principal,at that time.Ed was a good and decent man.Every Christmas without fail,came a Christmas card from Edeven when I stopped sending holiday cards out! RIP Mr.Hammond
Kevin Buno
Yesterday
Mr. Hammond was a very large part of my life growing up. I was a student at St. Patrick's when he began his teaching career. When I would struggle with a written test he would take me to Dairy Queen and give me the test verbally because he had faith that I knew the material - after all he had taught it to me.
He was my guidance and history teacher in high school and while he could be firm to keep this high school student in line he was also a friend. He never missed any sporting event and was always encouraging.
We stayed in touch once I graduated and he was in my wedding party since I considered him one my best friends. He was always the first Christmas card we received each year and he will be missed.
Thank you Mr. Hammond for being a part of my life.
Kevin Buno
Jake miller
Yesterday
Mr Hammond was a great man. I was a tough nut to crack back then but he took his time and with patience with me. And helped craft me into who I am and I’ll never forget that. RIP.
Candyce Robenstein
Yesterday
A wonderful man. He was principal when my son went to Spa Catholic. He will be missed. RIP Ed.
Rick and Becky Stauffer
August 15, 2025
Ed was our dear friend for 36 years. He was our kids principal at Saratoga Central Catholic. All three of our kids went there and loved him as their principal. We were very dear friends with him throughout all of this time. Ed was a shining example of putting faith into action as his Catholic background was exhibited in his principal ship .Upon his retirement, Ed came to our house many times and we enjoyed a beautiful friendship together. Earth has certainly lost a beautiful soul, but Heaven has truly gained one. Thank you, Ed, for being such a shining example for this family. We shall miss you so very much, but we look forward to being reunited again in Heaven. Until we meet again, sweet friend, me the road rise to meet you , and may you rest safely in the arms of our Loving Father.We love you so
RICHARD GORMAN
August 15, 2025
I had the pleasure to meet Ed and befriend him in the K of C golf league. I found he was a kind, friendly man with a dry sense of humor that made you smile and chuckle. Ed was an honest golfer who played strictly by the rules but also didn't count YOUR strokes. Several times we enjoyed a meal after a round and found the conversation interesting and varied. Rest in peace Ed, you will be remembered by the many people you influenced.
Jim King
August 15, 2025
Very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He had a lasting impact on Saratoga Central Catholic and positive force to many students well beyond their time at school. But more, he was a good man. He will be missed.
Denny Furey
August 15, 2025
Ed was my principal my junior and senior years (1988-1989) at SCC. Was always firm, but fair, as well as quick witted. Even after I graduated and went in the military, he was a regular visitor at our family parties and gatherings when I returned from deployments or on leave.
RIP Edyou will be missed.
Jean & Dennis Taylor
August 15, 2025
Thank you for all you did for our family and SCC. You will be remembered for your kindness, excellent work ethic, faith and friendship.
RIP Ed
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