Bumnai Edward Hahm Dobbs Ferry, New York Obituary

Bumnai Edward Hahm

Mr. Bumnai Edward Hahm of Irvington, NY, passed away on June 25, 2020 at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY at the age of 86. Edward was born in Wonsan, Korea on October 26, 1933 to Tae Young Ham and Dong Ryan Kim. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Mathematics. It was Edward's desire to advance his studies in the U.S., and on January 14, 1957, he arrived in Honolulu, HI on the first leg of his travels to Ohio. Edward, also known as Ed or Eddie, attended Miami University in Oxford, OH where he obtained his Master of Arts in Mathematics. Subsequently, Ed also obtained his MA in Computer Science from NYU. During his time at Miami U, Ed met his beloved wife, Younghee, while she was touring various universities with her singing group to meet other Korean students. Ed and Younghee married on April 8, 1961 in New York City at Riverside Chapel. Ed is father to his three children and grandfather to three boys. Ed was the second youngest child and brother to five sisters. Ed had an accomplished career, mostly in the wine and spirits industry. He had a successful 18 years at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons which included co-heading the Market Research team. Ed made his final career move to Adams Beverage Media where he spent seven years as the Corporate Research Director. He and his team were responsible for developing and publishing various publications including the Adams Liquor Handbook which is used industry wide. Ed was a member of the Irvington Presbyterian Church and he sang in the chancel choir for many years. Ed's passions included photography, computers, trips to the casino with Younghee, religion, Asian astrology, maintaining the lawn & gardening, crossword puzzles, singing, learning music theory, and writing. Edward is survived by his children: Grace Hahm, Irene Hahm Cole with her husband Mark Cole, and James Hahm with Agnes Doran Hahm; his sisters: Mija Cole and Suncha Calderon; and his three grandsons: Nicholas Hahm, Michael Hahm, and Matthew Hahm Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:30am with Funeral Service beginning at 11:30am on Thursday, July 2 at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, 280-284 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY 10530 in the Hillcrest Garden section. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be directed to Phelps Hospital: Online giving: https://phelpsevents.org/give-now Under designation, click "Comfort Care Rooms" and you may indicate the gift is in memory Edward Hahm. By Check: send check payable to "Phelps Hospital" to: Development Office Attn: Jill Scibilia 1 Phelps Lane, Suite 106 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Indicate "Comfort Care Rooms" in the memo field and with a note that the gift is in memory of Edward Hahm. Visitation JUL 2. 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map Service JUL 2. 11:30 AM (ET) Edwards - Dowdle Funeral Home 64 Ashford Avenue Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 info@edwardsdowdle.com https://www.edwardsanddowdle.com Loading map
October 26, 1933 - June 25, 202010/26/193306/25/2020
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
August 2, 2022
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robert moeller
July 6, 2020
Very thankful to know Uncle Eddie and Auntie Young Hee. Many great visits, occasions, events with them once SoGi and I moved to the US and we lived in the greater NYC area. Thankful for his eulogy when SoGi passed away. There is a Hahm family reunion in heaven and one da... Continue Reading
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MARY E BONGIOVI
July 1, 2020
Ed was a wonderful friend whom I was blessed to work with in different capacities in the life of the church. He was devout, sincere, warm and dedicated to every task, his family and the church. I will miss his smile and compassion and his presence in the choir loft sitti... Continue Reading
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Christina Rohm
June 30, 2020
Ed was such a wonderful person who always went out of his way to greet me with great kindness and tremendous warmth. He was generous in his compliments and heartfelt with his compassion. He will be dearly missed.
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Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home
June 29, 2020
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