| Date of Birth | March 27, 1951 |
| Date Deceased | March 18, 2024 |
| Hometown | Hammondsport |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Service Date | March 24, 2024 |
| Service Time | 2 p.m. |
| Service Location | Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport |
Lewis “Lew” Hall
HAMMONDSPORT – Lewis “Lew” Hall from Hammondsport was born on March 27, 1951 in Penn Yan, NY and passed away at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY on Monday (March 18, 2024) surrounded by family.
Lewis was predeceased by his mother, Yvonne McConnell; stepfather, Jack McConnell; sister, Michelle Cavanaugh; brothers, Michael McConnell and Matt McConnell; grandchildren, Gavin Hall, Garrett Hall and Abrianna “Abby” Sack.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Deborah; his daughter, Stacia (Terry) Dalaba; son, Jeremy (Tammy) Hall; grandchildren, Kelsey (Jacob) Gardner, Kagan Hall, Cole Hall and Owen Hall; brother, Rod (Mary) McConnell; sisters, Bambi (Jim) Caron, Toni Campbell, Patti Comstock and Jackie (Bob) Hennigan; as well as sisters-in-law, Donna, Diane and Kay and many “favorite” nieces and nephews.
Lewis was employed by Taylor Winery for many years until its closing. He then worked for Frey & Campbell before becoming self-employed until his retirement.
If he couldn’t fix it, no one was going to be able to, and he loved sharing his knowledge on how to do it with whomever he could.
He coached youth sports starting with Little League and then coaching girls’ soccer, boys’ basketball and track for Hammondsport school. Many of the ones he coached still called him coach when they saw him.
Lew was also an avid hunter, loved to fish, play golf and in his younger days loved to play softball.
Lew was a past commander of the Hammondsport American Legion S.A.L., a member of the Hammondsport Village Board as well as the Bath Country Club Board of Directors. He was a member of the Hammondsport American Legion and the Bath Country Club.
Calling hours are Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday (March 24, 2024) at the Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., HAMMONDSPORT with a funeral service to follow, with Rev. Don Peek officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hammondsport American Legion following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716, or the Hammondsport American Legion, 8425 NY Route 54, Hammondsport, NY 14840.
The Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Lew’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Lew are welcome below in the comment section or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
Dear Deb and extended family, It is with deep sadness to learn of Lew’s passing. We first met Lew as he was working our Rt 87 house during the new building process. We always had fun bantering with Lew whether it was while he was working, or at the Legion or even around town whenever we would see him. We have watched as your family grew and heard the pride in his voice as Lew would update us on them. We do ask God to bless you all with good memories of happier times together. Know that there are many are thinking of you and praying for you as you go through these difficult days ahead.
Please accept our most sincere condolences here from NC.
L & B Domras
Dear Deb and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Lew’s ready smile and sense of humor, service to our community’s youth and the community in general will be sorely missed. May happy memories bring you peace.
Hugs and prayers. I remember my many runs with Lewie with Hammondsport Ambulance. May your wonderful memories help you during this most difficult time and for years to come.
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Unfortunately, I never got to meet your dad, but I felt like I knew him through all the stories you shared about him. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you and your entire family through this difficult process. My prayers are with you all.🙏🏽💐Celebration of Life
Lew was a special friend during my youth in Hammondsport. I see from his obituary that he became a leading citizen of Hammondsport and the surrounding community. I’m not surprised. My condolences to Deb and the family.
Our hearts go out to Deb, the entire family and Lew’s many friends. Lew was a treasured friend, golf tournament partner, talented go to guy, and a source to listen or share advice. He gave and gave to Bath Country Club and always found a way to make things work. Most importantly he was a great husband, devoted father and grandfather and a friend that you could always trust to be there and do the right thing. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
I will always remember Lewie’s smile and his love for you Deb. May he being Having a good laugh with Bob.RIP Lew
Deb, I very saddened when I heard about Lewis passing. My condolences to you and your family. Wish I was able to attend. To far for me to travel. I loved Lewis, even though we hadn’t seen each other in a long time. He was not just my brother, but he was also my friend. May he rest in peace. Love Colleen
So sorry to hear of Lews passing, never heard about until just seeing it jere in May. I worked with Lew at Taylor Winery until it closed. We used t o golf together had a great time. RIP Lew, you are missed ! Hughesie