Jack Handkammer, 77, of Ashville, N.Y. and formerly of Warren, PA. died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Heritage Park, Jamestown, N.Y. He was born May 9, 1937 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was the son of Jacob Adam and Louise Kundel Handkammer.
Jack had formerly lived in Long Island, N.Y. and was a 1954 graduate of Thomas Edison High School. He had served with the U.S. Army as a Private, during the Cold War where he protected the Ajax Missile’s and Nike Missile Silos. He earned his associate degree in art from the Pratt Institute of New York City. He was employed as Director of Advertising with Blair Corporation for 23 years retiring from there in 1995. He was a former member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Past President of their pastoral council and a member of St. Mary of Lourdes R.C. Church of Bemus Point, N.Y.
He was an active member of the Warren Y.M.C.A. , Head Official of the Swim Team Program, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 135. He was a volunteer with the Soup Kitchen and at St. Susan Center.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith “Judy” Fries Handkammer whom he married in 1964 at Jamaica, N.Y. of Ashville, N.Y., 4 Children – Amy Henderson and husband, Shawn of Stroudsburg, PA., Robert Handkammer and wife, Marceil of Charlotte, N.C., Alison Cushing and husband, Thomas of Bath, PA., Kristin Nivens and husband, Heath of Jacksonville, FL., 6 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 Sisters – Doris Knoll and Ellie Mueller.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Friday, February 13, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. by Deacon Joseph Lucia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Mary of Lourdes R.C. Church, Bemus Point, N.Y. on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Todd Remick, Pastor, officiating. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice Chautauqua Co., Inc., 20 W. Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, New York 14701.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Judy, so sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss our talks we had everyday at Heritage. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Judy & family,
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband. He was a nice person and my husband Frank would
have enjoyed his company had they been room-mates at the H. Park.
Thoughts & prayers,
Frances P. Marchiando
220 Huxley St., Jamestown, NY. 14701
My sincere sympathies to the family on your loss. I have many fond memories of Jack as a kid on the Warren YMCA swim team and being a childhood friend of his daughter and the family. He was a kind soul and I know very much missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Dear Aunt Judy, Rob, Amy, Alison, Kristin & family,
Our deepest sympathy on Uncle Jack’s passing. We’re so sorry we couldn’t be with all of you at this very sad and emotional time. Please know that you are each in our thoughts, prayers and hearts and we send you our love and warmest wishes. We’l be in touch separately but we want you to know we’re thinking of you. With our love, hugs and heartfelt sympathy – Tommy and Kim xoxo
P.S. What a beautiful etching of Uncle Jack
Judy… I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JACKS PASSING. HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN, HUSBAND AND FATHER. WHEN I THINK OF HIM I REMEMBER HIS BIG SMILE. HE WILL BE MISSED. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Judy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing just recently. After taking with you Judy a few month ago I knew things were not going well but his passing was still very sad. So many fond memories of the great times with swim team and the family gatherings at your house. Jack always had the best times around his family. Please know that my family and I will keep all of you in our prayers
Most sincerely, Murry & Family