Christopher Hamler

Christopher A. Hamler Jr., 51, of Asbury, NJ passed away suddenly on March 21, 2021 at the St. Luke’s Warren Hospital. Chris was born on February 11, 1970 in Somerville, NJ to Christopher A. and Bonnie “Carson” Hamler, Sr. Chris graduated from Warren Hills High School class of 1988 and studied at Upsala College in East Orange where he played football. He was employed as a Union Organizer and Education Coordinator for Plumbers Local 24 in West Caldwell, NJ for 27 years, Chris was recently promoted to Business Manager for Local 24 and he was looking forward to starting on July 1. He was involved in a number of civic organizations as a part of his commitment to help those around him. He was a member and past president of the Warren Hills Regional School District. He was a member of the Franklin Township Planning Board. He coached many teams for his son and daughter, including The Blue Devils and Warriors baseball teams and many other Franklin Township teams. He was a founding member of the Jr. Streaks Football. He was a loyal and lifelong Jets and Phillies fan. He could often be heard yelling for, or at, either team. In his spare time he loved most to spend time at the lake in Maine waterskiing and he was especially proud to be the lead singer in the Pulled Pork Band. Above all Chris cherished time spent with his family and friends. Chris was a man who loved life and who loved all of the people in his life. He lived large and he lived on the edge. He was a friend to everyone and was always there to help someone in need. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his loving wife Kristin “Fox” Hamler; a son, Austin Hamler; a daughter Morgan Hamler; his step children, Marleigh Hutson and her husband Tyler, James Fox, Julia Fox and his first grandson Callan Hutson. And numerous uncles, an aunt, cousins and in-laws. Family and friends may pay their respects on Friday March 26, 2021 from 3-7 PM at the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. And again from 10 AM – 12 PM on Saturday March 27, 2021 at the Faith Discovery Church. 33 Brass Castle Rd. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral services will be celebrated at 12:00 PM at the church. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris’s name to the Chris Hamler Family Trust, and can be sent to Heverin Financial, c/o Jessica Fenner, 126 Belvidere Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882. Christopher's funeral service will be live streamed on Saturday March 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM. For those who cannot attend in person, you may click on the link below. https://jerscott.sermon.net/20830140 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home. To send an on-line condolence please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com