Emile Hamm Obituary

JONESBOROUGH - Emile Victor Hamm, Jr. MD passed away at his home in Jonesborough, TN surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Torrington, CT to Emile and Mary Hamm Sr. He leaves behind his beloved wife Angela, his four children, Emile Hamm III (Heather Fleming), Kara Brown, Dr. Shawn Hamm (Mary) and Dr. Erin Spelman (Paul), and nine grandchildren; Spencer Hamm, Gabriel and Olivia Brown, Penny, Shawn Michael Jr, and Charlotte Hamm, and Jeremy, Billy, and Janie Spelman.

Dr. Hamm did his undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut. He attended the University of Louvain Medical School in Louvain, Belgium and he did an internship at the University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland, CA. He did his residency in internal medicine through Yale University at St. Mary's hospital in Waterbury, CT. He then did a fellowship in cardiology and helped set up the Heart Mobile, an ambulance dedicated to cardiac care which was the first of its kind in New England.

In addition to being fluent in English, Dr. Hamm was also fluent in French, Flemish, German and Polish.

Dr. Hamm practiced Internal Medicine for over 50 years, finishing his medical career at the VA Mountain Home in Johnson City, TN. He enjoyed seeing his grandkids and instilling in them his love of helping people, cars, and old tools.

There will be a private ceremony to celebrate his life at a later date. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice Care, who were a kind and great support, and everyone from family to friends who offered prayers.