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Otis Hoffman Obituary
Rochester. Formerly of Mount Morris. Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at age 82. He is finally at peace after a long courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his ex-wife, Julie Ayako Hoffman; daughters, June (James) Duignan, Margaret Hoffman; son Paul Hoffman; sisters, Ruth Paternostro and Cecilia (Doug) Potter; brother James "Porter" (Jeanne) Hoffman; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews.
He served his country in the military, both Army and Navy, for 20 years and was proud to have been a fellow shipmate with President Gerald Ford on the U.S.S. Monterey and to have had personal correspondence with him as well. He was also retired from Gleason Works in Rochester. He was very active in community neighbor associations and an avid coin collector. He provided his friends ongoing and unlimited support and compassion.
The family would like to express special thanks to Terry Steyaert and Patricia Kingslow for being such wonderful friends and neighbors to Obie and having him be a part of their family throughout the years.
Thanks to nephew-in-law Bob Steen for the weekly Sunday phone calls. Dad always looked forward to hearing from you.
Thanks also to his nurse Linda Schmidt of Lifetime Care, Home Health Aide Ruby Talbot, for the loving care and comfort she provided in his last days, and Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.
The biggest thanks goes to Jim - his son-in-law- for his love and non-ending support. He loved you like you were his own son.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Obie to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center.
A private military memorial service to be announced for family and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Otis Hoffman
Gary
August 12, 2008
Obie + Me often wondered why we thought so much alike-We figured it out-We both liked our Booze and we where both born in Febuary Aquarius-Anyhow we connected to anything from the latest News to Gargage Sales-Eating out and His only Favorite on the Computer connecting Him with the MT. Morris Wedsite so He could check in on His Family... ([email protected]... (God Bless All)
A FRIEND FOREVER
Gary
Lauren Coccimiglio
July 21, 2008
Dear June,
I'm sorry to hear about your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember he will always live on in your heart
take care, love, Lauren
Kimberly Pastrana
July 18, 2008
June,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Your father lives with us in memory and will for evermore. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Call me if you need anything.
Ruth Blackmore
July 18, 2008
June and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. I admire all your courage and fortitude. You took such excellent care of your Dad and still continued to complete your schooling. I know he would be as proud of you as we all are.
Znovia Hill
July 17, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Connie Miller
July 16, 2008
June,
My prayers are with you and your family. I hope you will not hesitate to reach out when you need someone to talk to or just to listen. Always there for you,
Love Connie Miller
Lindsay Rockefeller
July 16, 2008
June,
I'm sorry to hear about your father. I know it was a long difficult road for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Lori Van Aken
July 15, 2008
Dear June,
I am very sorry for your family during this time of loss. May you take comfort and find peace in the knowledge that you were with him all of the last days of his life. My deepest sympathies-
Lori Van Aken
Cary Secor
July 15, 2008
June,
I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you. He sounded like a great man, and he had to of been to have such a caring daughter. We are all here if you need us. God bless you and your family through this time.
Cary
Robin Mastowski
July 15, 2008
June,
Iam so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. From the things that you have said in class your father sounded like a great man and he will not be forgotten.
Arthur Butler
July 15, 2008
Obie was the nicest man that was ever born their will never be another person to take his place in this world . I will miss playing cards with Obie .
Ed Grant
July 15, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. he was a great man and a best friend. he was always there to talk to and to get advice from.
i will always remember obie.
Stacey Shemps
July 14, 2008
June,
Your never ending devotion to caring for your father in his last days has been an inspiration to us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless.
Sarah Insalaco
July 14, 2008
June- I'm very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your an amaizing person and a excellent daughter for how your took care of your dad. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Rachel Titto
July 14, 2008
June I'm sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. you were great with your dad, God Bless you, take care of yourself.
Traci Recino
July 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. You are an amazing women with so much strength and courage and I envy you for never giving up . Your father I'm sure is very proud of you and so are all of us . If you need anything at all, you know the number. Love you
amadu barry
July 14, 2008
June,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the soul of your departed father rest in perfect peace.
Jeanne & Porter Hoffman
July 14, 2008
June And Jim, We are sorry for your loss and thank you for all you have done for your father,Uncle Porter will miss his visits.If we can do anything please call all our love.
Jolyn & John Gagner
July 14, 2008
June And Jim, Thank you for taking care of Uncle Obie, You guys are the best. I know he cared and loved you both very much. We are sorry for your loss, and love you both very much. If we can do anything please let us know.
Natashia Allen
July 14, 2008
June,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
michelle King
July 14, 2008
June,
Your father was so lucky to have you! I have three daughters and can only hope one of the are as good to me as you were to your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Cindy Steen
July 14, 2008
Dear June & Jim
We are at a loss for the right words,nothing we can say will take away the pain and emptiness you must be feeling in your hearts right now.We will miss seeing him when we come home.Bob will miss his weekly calls to Uncle Obie.One memory I will cherish forever is him singing" Cindy oh Cindy "to me when I was little.Please know if you need anything we are here for you.
nancy strassner
July 13, 2008
June, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Kress
July 13, 2008
June: Your strength and devotion is truly an inspiration to us all. You made sure your dad's last days were spent with dignity and grace. Our faith assures us he is smiling down on you and his entire family.
God Bless,
Nancy K.
Janise Weaver
July 13, 2008
June,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.
Mike dingy
July 13, 2008
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Obie was a good friend to myself and my recently passed dad Ed Dingy. My father just passed June25, 2008. I will miss talking to him on the radio and all the walks down the street to see him on Parsells. Obie will be missed by many. I'm sure he and Dad are neighbors once again.
Kathie Nerau
July 13, 2008
Junie,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. You are such a wonderful daughter; everyone knows how much you loved your Dad, and you did such a great job through it all. Know in your heart how much he loved you too. If you need anything at all, know that I am here.
I love you Junie.
Jenny Cole
July 13, 2008
June, my thoughts are with you and your family, please know many prayers are shared for you all. You have been inspiring in your devotion since we first met. You are a blessing in word & deed. God bless you with continued strength.{{}}
Nilza Martinez
July 13, 2008
June,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that god gives you strenght through these hard times. Miss you.
Tammy Hoffman
July 13, 2008
Whenever Uncle Obie would call to speak to my dad he would ask, when it was in the heat of the summer, “Where’s your father - out shoveling snow?” And, he would do the opposite if it was the middle of winter – “Is he mowing the lawn”? We could always count on him to start conversation with these same questions. One of my other favorite thoughts of him – a few years ago after he had just gotten a computer I asked him if he had an email address and his response, “I don’t know….obiehoffman.com”? I still chuckle over that when I think about it especially knowing that I will most likely have a similar situation when I am older in regard to a new technology that the younger generation has a grasp of that I have no clue about.
I looked forward to seeing him whenever I came home for summer visits and will miss his dry sense of humor. June, rest assured knowing you were a loving and devoted daughter and a great source of support and comfort to him.
Tracy Odell
July 13, 2008
June,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time. You were so wonderful with him and loved him so much, it was refreshing to see a daughter so diligent and dedicated to the care of her dad. I love and miss you and pray you will be comforted during this time.
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