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HAMILTON, GEORGE SR. 'SHORTY'

On August 10, 2007. Born on October 7, 1917 and a resident of Oaklyn for 50 years. George, best known as 'Shorty', own-ed and operated Shorty's Newstand in Fairview for over 35 years. George then turned his interests toward the vending business and with his brothers by his side, he built Terminal Vending Company into a thriving business that stood as a local landmark in Oaklyn for over 50 years. George had many interests which included traveling, private coaches, boats and private planes which he loved to share with everyone.
George was the loving husband of the late, Vera Hamilton (nee Panko). He was the brother of the late, Thomas Hamilton. He is survived by his brother, Robert Hamilton, Sr. (Mary) of Laurel Springs and his close personal friends Rev. John Bloh and Bobby Baker. George is also survived by his 8 children: George Hamilton Jr. (Janet), Patricia DiSalvio (Carl), Linda Bach, Sharon Gaidas (Rick), Joan Cardegnio (Rich-ard), Joyce Hamilton, Richard Hamilton (Kathy) and Debbie Lucchese (Thomas); his 13 grandchildren, Tracy Bach, Brian Bach, Robert Bach, Jamie Sapnas, CrystalCardegnio-Weller, Samantha Hamilton, Danielle Wilder, George Hamilton III, Max Hamilton, Nicholas Lucchese, Rachel Lucchese, Jason Hamilton, Olivia Hamilton and 7 great grandchildren; George was well known by many, loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to his view-ing Tuesday from 6:00 -9:00 PM and again Wed-nesday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 9 White Horse Pike (at Kings Hwy.), Haddon Heights. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, 4th Ave. and Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 healeyfuneralhomes.com