GUILDERLAND — Joseph Hamman of Guilderland, is described by his family as “a caring, gentle, and kind person who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone.”

Born in Niskayuna on Nov. 12, 1949, he died from kidney disease at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s in Albany on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was 67.

“He enjoyed every moment of his final days surrounded by family and friends,” his family wrote in a tribute.  “Joe was a wonderful man, father, and PopPop!...He loved spending time with friends, and absolutely adored his family, especially his grandchildren.

“Joe found great enjoyment being out ‘wheelin’ and dealin’’ in his pickup, buying and selling most any type of equipment for the business he owned, which he built from the ground up. Whether at work or at play, he went out of his way to make people smile and laugh and always hoped to brighten their day.

“He was a man of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ. ‘God's way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to Him for protection’ (Psalms 18:30, New Living Translation). Joe felt truly blessed and thankful in his life, just as his family and friends feel for having known him. He will be deeply, deeply missed by so many.”

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Joseph Hamman is survived by his daughter, Saydra Doyle; his son-in-law, Robert Doyle; his grandchildren, Camryn Doyle, Peyton Doyle, and Taylor Doyle; his ex-wife and close friend, Janet Craig; his brother, Paul Hamman and Sharon; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; and numerous close friends whom he truly counted as family as well.

His loving father, George Hamman, and mother, Naomi Hamman, died before him.

A private gathering of close friends and family, sharing of memories, and informal sunset service will be held on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at his camp on Sacandaga Lake.

If those who knew him have pictures or memories to share, his family would love to receive them by email at: Saydrajanes@yahoo.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208; or to Metro World Child, Post Office Box 409, Brooklyn, NY 11237 or MetroWorldChild.org.