Floyd L. Hammond, 85, of Phoenix, NY passed away peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021 at St. Camillus Nursing Home.  He was born in Potsdam, NY, where he attended High School.  After graduation, Floyd enlisted in the Army.  He then went into the Navy serving 21 years and retired as Chief Petty Officer.

After serving his country in the Armed Forces, Floyd worked and retired as a Supervisor for the Onondaga County Wastewater Treatment plant.  Even after retiring, he made sure to attend every I&E picnic. When he wasn't working, Floyd enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He especially enjoyed spending time at their camp at Kasoag Lake and after selling the camp, he relaxed during the winters at their home in New Port Richey, FL.

Floyd will be remembered as a wonderful adoring husband, caring and loving stepfather and an extremely dedicated Papa (known to attend every wrestling, football, soccer & cheerleading event throughout the years).  Family was everything to Papa, always making sure he put everyone first.  Floyd is predeceased by his wife, Frances (Gridley) Hammond, his parents, Floyd and Mildred (Hamlin) Hammond and his brother Edward Hammond.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Dale (James) Sotherden of West Monroe, NY and Carol (Lynn) Jones of Pennellville, NY; a son, David (Tracy) Cosilmon of Cicero, NY; his cousin, Candace (Glen) Hindley; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 State Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with a Military burial in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Contributions may be made in Floyd's memory to Pennellville United Methodist Church, 389 County Route 54, Pennellville, NY 13132.

Please sign the funeral home on-line guest book for Floyd to express your condolences to his family.