Coleen J. Hammond

Coleen J. Hammond Town of Southport Resident Was born September 20, 1951 in Elmira, the daughter of Joseph and Betty A. (Daley) Gessi passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA at the age of 67. Her loving husband of 40 years, Frank W. Hammond preceded her in death January 24, 2013 and her father, Joseph Gessi. She is survived by her beloved children: John, Cathy (Jeremy) Mazur, Tom (Cherie) and Marty (Lisa); adored grandchildren: Madison; Casey and Hayden; Matt, Taylor, Emma, Joe and Gabby; mother: Betty A. (Daley) Gessi; siblings: Joey Gessi and Larry (Linda) Gessi; Pat Nelson and Susie (Billy) Speed; brother-in-law: Bob (Cathy) Hammond; sister-in-law: Susan Hammond; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. For many years, Coleen was employed by the Elmira City School District working in the cafeteria and then was employed by the Town of Southport as a crossing guard for 27 years. Coleen was also a faithful member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Funeral services honoring her life will follow the visitation at 2 pm. Father John DeSocio will officiate. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn National Cemetery where she will be with her beloved Frank. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the American Lung Association or the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.