Thomas William Hammel, age 85, of Hollywood, FL, passed away on October 7, 2020. He was born in Irvington, New Jersey on October 25, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy, son Brandon, daughter Sherri and his grandchildren Robby Jr., Amelia and Bradley.
Thomas loved the ocean and was known for skin diving. He displayed his love for the ocean through his paintings and through the workmanship of a self-made saltwater aquarium at his home where he brought the fish he caught. He also loved birds and he constructed an aviary at his home to bring nature into his home. He was a United States Air Force veteran and received a National Defense Service medal and Good Conduct medal during his military service. He was a devoted husband, loving father and faithful witness for Jesus Christ. He dedicated the second half of his life to witnessing for Jesus Christ.
A Public Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2020 beginning at 12:00 PM with a Religious Service at 1:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33024. Burial will immediately follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood Florida 33024.
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Sonia Hammel
October 16, 2020, 4:45 pm
Dear Tom, I am glad I held your hand and hugged you in your last days. Thank you for sharing with me your wisdom and showing me what it is to have a Servant’s heart. You finally get to see Jesus, Abraham, Moses, all the prophets and disciples of Christ. I am sure you are heavily involved in conversations with them and you are getting all of your questions answered. Thank you for everything you did for me and for Brandon and Bradley. We all miss you and Fluffy too!. Bradley reminded us that you are with Jesus and sang a song that he made us saying that you are with God. Thank you for all the daily prayers you faithfully had. You are forever loved in my heart. Until I see you again in Heaven, Sonia.
Pérez Family
October 18, 2020, 4:05 am
Dear Tom: We are still in shock and in awe that you are no longer with us. Yet, as we reminisce our memories of our times together, we can be of witness of the amazing knowledge and words of wisdom every time you spoke. You devoted your life to be a servant of Christ and most importantly, to declare to all people that Jesus is the Lord. Thank you for your down-to-earth personality and your passion to bring more people to Christ. All of your family, especially Bradley, were blessed to have you in their lives. We love you and most definitely miss you. Enjoy the fruit of your labor in heaven!
Julio Orta Jr. & Family
October 19, 2020, 10:34 am
Our most deepest condolences to the family, we continue to keep you all in our prayers to ease the pain of the loss of Tom. May his soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
The Curry Family
October 19, 2020, 1:51 pm
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Hammel family members. Tom was truly an example of faith, compassion, empathy and humility. During the time that we shared with Tom he always reminded us of what it means to be a servant of the Lord’s word. He made the world a better place, and now has gone on to the glory of God. We will be miss him and his unusual stories, his passion for life and God’s word. Thank you for sharing such a great man with us. Our prayers and condolences to all who share in your loss.