Albert “Al” Hammer

Albert “Al” Hammer, 79, of Cabot passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 1, 1945 to the late Albert and Helen Hammer. Al attended the University of Pittsburgh before honorably serving in the US Navy in Vietnam on the (USS Reeves DLG-24) from 1965 to 1967. He was employed at HJ Heinz Co. for 35 years before retiring as a computer systems analyst. Al loved astronomy, model railroading, golf, baseball / softball, and enjoyed music from the 50’s and 60’s. He was known for appreciating his long-time friends, especially Dan, Gary, and Mack, and not following the crowd. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America and supporter of the VFW and DAV. Al was the beloved husband of Nancy Hammer for 55 years; father of Jennifer (Luke) Holbrook and James (Jill) Hammer; brother of Gary (Debbie) Hammer and Deborah Hall; and grandfather of Lydia Holbrook. Al was also known to be loved by all dogs. Services were made privately through the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2:30PM at the Concordia Haven 3 Chapel, 160 Marwood Rd, Entrance 6, Cabot, PA 16023. The family would like to thank the staff at the Butler VA Community Living Center for their great care of Al. Memorial donations may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Ministries “Good Samaritan Endowment Fund” 148 Marwood Rd. Cabot, PA 16023.