Lindsay Jeanette Hammond
December 15, 1987 - April 11, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025, as Lindsay Jeanette Hammond lay, surrounded by those to whom she meant the world, the Universe asked of her more than her body could bear and so, she was released into eternal peace and painlessness in the presence of her creator, thus ending her two-year fight against colon cancer.
Lindsay’s spirit was indominable and her joy contagious. Lindsay was blessed with a fervent heart and an ardent circle of friends and family. She was strengthened and is survived by her true love, Steven Malgiero, and their daughter, Braelynn, by her parents, Isaac and Mary Hammond, her brother Matthew Hammond and his wife Sarah, by a host of cousins and their children, uncles, and by everyone in Steven’s family who adored her as their own daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and niece. And not least by her close and dear friends. Though they would, they could not take her pain; but they did fuel her courage and faith.
She was preceded by her grandparents, her mother-in-love Helene, and many treasured aunts and uncles.
Born December 15, 1987, Lindsay grew through the nineties attending Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School and graduating from William Penn High School. She then dedicated herself to a career in cosmetology, graduating from Paul Mitchell The School Delaware, after which she amassed a loyal and gracious clientele as a stylist at Super Cuts and Great Clips. The part-time position freed her to spend precious time with her daughter. Her passion for her vocation and love for her clients made leaving her position all the more painful when she was unable to continue as her illness progressed.
In childhood, she filled her free time as a Brownie, Girl Scout, singing in her church’s youth choir, attending youth groups and summer camps. Supporting the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles is a Hammond family pastime that suffered a twist when visits with cousins sparked her flip to the Atlanta Braves. Lindsay would proudly cheer them on while the rest of her family rallied their beloved Phils.
Lindsay met the love of her life, Steven Malgiero, in 2010. She was his rock. In 2013 they welcomed their precious daughter, Braelynn, to complete their family. She cherished every minute with them, especially snuggling under a growing collection of blankets for movie and game nights.
She loved spending time with her family and Steve’s family, gifting her smile and humor to birthday dinners, holiday gatherings, sharing beach or mountain trips, ocean cruises, park outings to fish, canoe or picnic. Those memories are etched in our hearts forever. Future events will be lesser without her.
The family would like to thank the Oncology team at the University of Pennsylvania for their care and unending dedication to helping Lindsay. We also thank all the Home Health members and the team with AccentCare Hospice who gave her loving care in her journey.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a contribution to your favorite charity.
Heather Wood
Lindsay, I cherish the times we would spend together. I loved going on ice cream girl dates with you and talking about life. When you moved away, I was sad but happy that we were able to say friends. You were always strong, kind and beautiful.
Maureen Murphy
Sincere Condolences to the Family and Friends of Lindsey.
Sandy Weiss
She sounds like she was a lovely person and will be missed ❤️🩹🥰 May her memory be a blessing.
Linda lutz Baldwin
Ik and Meme. I am so very for your loss Love and Prayers are with you
Love Linda
Kimberly Welter
Ike and Mamie I’m so sorry for your loss of Lindsay my thoughts and prayers are with you all love Kim
Murphy family
Lindsay was a beautiful person She was my families hair stylist for many many years. She was kind , caring and always had a beautiful smile My thoughts and prayers go out to her beautiful family which she adored. Family was everything to Lindsay Her strength was unbelievable She will be dearly missed She touched many many hearts and will always remain in everyone’s 🙏🏻 ❤️
Connie & Ray Conner
We are so sorry for the passing of Lindsay 🙏🏼🙏🏼 We watched her grow up in our church She was always smiling and happy 😢😢 She was lucky to have a wonderful family Now she is out of pain and watching her family look over her daughter All of Lindsay’s cousins share in your loss Too young to leave so soon 🥲🥲❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Hugs and prayers for Mary & Ike & Matt
Catherine Ritter
I am so saddened to hear this news. May you rest in peace.
Diane Cubbins
I was lucky enough to meet Lindsay through the Malgiero family. She was always such a sweet and kind soul. Sending my love to all of her family and friends.
Uncle Rick and Aunt Sandy
Deeply heartbreaking that this beautiful, sweet and lovely lady is no longer with us on earth, which can break hearts for us still living. Arriving at her home in Heaven, she will hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joys of Heaven, where there is no more pain, no more tears, no more sorrow…we’ll be living in the light of the Great I am.
Uncle Rick & Aunt Sandy🙏
Tina Ciccone
I am saddened to hear of Lindsay passing away
Sending heartfelt condolences 🙏 to all. Wish I could be there with all of you. Love Tina & Rosario
Kristie Penland
Lindsay wasn’t just my best friend. She was my heart sister, one of my people. And while I don’t know how I’ll fill the space she’s left behind, I do know I’ll carry her with me in everything I do.
I keep thinking of a quote from One Tree Hill (one of our fav shows), something Nathan once said: “It’s the oldest story in the world. One day you’re seventeen and planning for someday, and then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.”
That was us—planning, dreaming, living. And now, this is my life without her. But even in the grief, I know that every moment we shared is a part of me forever.
Thank you, Lindsay, for choosing me as your friend. I hope I made you feel as loved as you made me feel every single day.