Mr. Steve Hammond

Steve Hammond, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Windward in Alpharetta, GA on May 16, 2019. Steve was born November 4, 1952 in New Haven, CT. He graduated from St. Anselm College in Manchester NH with a degree in geography. Steve had a long and illustrious career in the pharmaceutical industry working for several companies, including his beloved Searle. As a senior sales executive, he led many successful sales teams in launching industry leading products such as Celebrex, Ambien, and Daypro. In addition to his success as a pharmaceutical executive, he was also an entrepreneur. While successful in the pharmaceutical industry, he chose to change his life in 2003 and start a business related to his passion of boating. Over his lifetime, Steve was a proud owner of more than 50 different boats of various makes and models. As “The Boat Butler”, he touched innumerable lives as he served Lake Windward in Alpharetta and other North Georgia communities. He was a member of the University Yacht Club in Flowery Branch, Georgia and in 2008, was a founding member of the Lake Windward Yacht Club. He was a mentor and friend to countless individuals in both eras of his career and lived a life of service to others. His love of boating started when he was a young man and joined his first yacht club. He was, going out for his first sail, expecting a lesson. However, he was left to figure it out on his own when no instructor came. He spent his entire life this way - doing things on his terms. His favorite saying was, “Is it a stop sign, or just a sign that says stop?” Steve always found a path around any obstacle. Steve adored his family. His daughter, Meredith, was the light of his life and he was extraordinarily proud of the successful young woman she became. He was thrilled when she married her beloved Mark, and when his granddaughter Lainey was born, he was over the moon! He was a devoted husband to Cecilia and son to his parents. He was the ultimate family man and lived to make their lives better. Survivors include Steve’s parents, Katheryn and Burton Hammond of Milton, GA; beloved wife of 25 years Cecilia Hammond of Alpharetta, GA; daughter Meredith Schwarz and husband Mark of Nutley, NJ; a brother Ron Hammond and his wife Anne Marie of Chagrin Falls, OH; granddaughter Lainey of Nutley, NJ; nephew 2nd Lt. Chase Hammond of New Mexico and niece Hayley Hammond of Chagrin Falls, OH. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, GA 30075. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, May 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 535 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Mr. Steve Hammond

November 4, 1952 - May 16, 2019