In Memory Of
William L. Hammond
1935
2019
William L. Hammond
January 12, 1935 — October 20, 2019
Albany - William "Noonie" L. Hammond, 84, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Albany, New York and was the son of the late Letcher Hammond and Durrell Myers-Bedell.
William was a graduate of the Albany High School Class of '55 where he displayed his athletic skills in basketball, football, and track. He was employed at Montgomery Wards in Menands until he became a CDTA bus operator where he retired in 1998 after 32 years of service.
William loved the NY Giants and the NY Knicks, almost as much as he loved to talk. He was a Netflix addict, loved action movies, fishing, traveling and classic jazz.
He was the devoted husband of Marlene E. Hammond for sixty-three years. He is survived by his only daughter Gail Louise Hammond (Michael Walters) and his two loving grandchildren Aaron (Martha Codio) and Alexandra Walters. He is also survived by several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
He is predeceased by his sister Estelle A. Brewer and half-brother Letcher "Sonny" Hammond (Syracuse).
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4 pm-8 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie.
A funeral service will be held at the Cathedral of All Saints Episcopal Church, 62 South Swan Street, Albany on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the William L. Hammond Fund at the Cathedral of All Saints.
William was a graduate of the Albany High School Class of '55 where he displayed his athletic skills in basketball, football, and track. He was employed at Montgomery Wards in Menands until he became a CDTA bus operator where he retired in 1998 after 32 years of service.
William loved the NY Giants and the NY Knicks, almost as much as he loved to talk. He was a Netflix addict, loved action movies, fishing, traveling and classic jazz.
He was the devoted husband of Marlene E. Hammond for sixty-three years. He is survived by his only daughter Gail Louise Hammond (Michael Walters) and his two loving grandchildren Aaron (Martha Codio) and Alexandra Walters. He is also survived by several in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
He is predeceased by his sister Estelle A. Brewer and half-brother Letcher "Sonny" Hammond (Syracuse).
Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 4 pm-8 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie.
A funeral service will be held at the Cathedral of All Saints Episcopal Church, 62 South Swan Street, Albany on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd., Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the William L. Hammond Fund at the Cathedral of All Saints.
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