John L. Hamel Sr. Obituary

The passing of John L. Hamel Sr. in Cleveland, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 21, 2025 at the age of 89. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John L. Hamel Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Michelle "Shelly" Painter; his parents, Harold Hamel and Frances Hamel; his sister Virginia "Gini" Stanton; and his brother-in-law Raymond Lockaby.

He is survived by: his former wife Nancy Perretta; his children, John, Joe (Jennie), Kim Sutton (Kerry), Scott (Dawn Trethewey) and Linda Hilliker; his grandchildren, Andrea Painter, Kelly Olvera (Paul), Erica Williams (Brian), Erin Zwolinski (Pete), Jessica Hamel, Jamie Pikl (Cody), Joe Hamel Jr. (Jenny), Carson Cook (Kyle), Fallon and Dakota Trethewey; his great grandchildren, Juniper, Sydnee, Kylee, Jackson, Savannah, Mia, Olivia, Lorelai, Joe III, Madilyn, Emilia and John; and his siblings-in-law, Carol Coombs, Marianne Lockaby and Rick Perretta (Debbie). He is also survived by nephews, nieces and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home (339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI 48307). A rosary will be held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state will be held on Monday, December 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.