Robert "Bob" B. Hamilton

HAMILTON

Robert "Bob" B.

Robert “Bob” Baird Hamilton of Allegheny, PA passed away on December 27, 2023, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  Bob was born November 7, 1946, in Bridgeport, CT, to Emma Zerrelly Hamilton and James Baird Hamilton.  The family moved to Pittsburgh in 1958. Bob was raised in Mount Lebanon and graduated from Mount Lebanon High School in 1964.  He enlisted in the army in 1967 and was stationed in Germany, where his love of German music began.  As a performer, he was known as “The Mad Bavarian”.   During his 40 year career he performed for local establishments and events such as the Hoffbrauhaus, Penn Hills Brewery, and the Erie Oktoberfests. In addition to entertaining, he received his Master of Arts in Music Therapy from Duquesne University in 1998 and brought healing to many nursing home patients through music therapy.  He was a devout Catholic, and a member of the Franciscan Brotherhood.

Bob leaves behind his beloved daughter Hez Poole, (nee Hamilton), her husband Adam Poole, and his precious grandchildren, Lily Bohin, and Elliot Poole.  He also leaves a brother, Jim Hamilton of Indianapolis IN, and Jim’s partner Dianne; a sister, Carol G.Hamilton of Stamford, CT, and her husband Hernando Alfonso, OD; as well as several loving nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins and very special friends.

Bob‘s memorial and burial with full military honors will occur on TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  For condolences and pictures visit www.timothykslater.com.

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