Stanley Hammell

Stanley E. Hammell, 89, of Galloway, died Thursday, November 29, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Pleasantville, he lived in Absecon before moving to Galloway 50 years ago. Mr. Hammell served in the Army Air Force during World War II, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. He worked as a carpenter for many years with Local 623 in Atlantic City before his retirement in 1985. One of his favorite hobbies was collecting glass insulators.

He is predeceased by his son, Walter Hammell; his brothers, Robert, Harry and George Hammell; and his sister, Virginia Edwards and Doris Martin. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (nee Meloney); his daughter, Trudy Hammell (Michael) Festa; his sons, Stanley (Rosanne) Hammell, Jr. and Daniel (Susan) Hammell; his sister, Alma Groves; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 9:30AM to 11AM, Monday, December 3, 2012 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. Burial, with military honors will follow at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com.