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Francis Hoffman Obituary
Francis E. Hoffman, 55, of Emmaus and Macungie, died April 10, 2005. He was the husband of Paulette A. (Vrba) Hoffman. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Erwin A. and Gertrude S. (Kline) Hoffman. He attended Kutztown University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical Institute. He was a State Police Officer for more than 25 years before retiring in 1997 as a plainclothes criminal investigator at the Fogelsville Barracks. He was a member of the F.O.P., Joseph J. Haggerty State Police Lodge 40, the N.R.A., the Airplane Owner and Pilot Association, and the Sports Car Club of America. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Macungie. Survivors: Wife; daughter, Christina N. Hoffman of Emmaus; aunts, uncles; cousins. Services: funeral service Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. in Schantz Funeral Home Inc., 250 Main St., Emmaus. Friends may call noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.
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Kaylee Hoffman
May 8, 2005
Daddy, I miss you dearly and don't quite understand a whole lot but I will always Love you and you will never be forgotten. Mommy put pictures of you in my bedroom so I can still look at you especially when I'm down about you. I miss the McDonalds pancakes and sausage on Sunday mornings with you. Mommy took me to your resting place so I could put flowers on for your birthday. I was worried that the thunder and lightning would hurt you last week but mommy told me you would be fine. I also remember going with you and mommy to the nursing home to see grandma and I would hold her hand as I stood aside her bed. You always called me your little Princess. Mommy told me to take good care of your racing trophies and your Moo Cows.I may be only 5 but I remember you dearly and LOVED you the same. You will be in our hearts forever.
Glenn Granitz, Sr.
April 18, 2005
This news shocked me. I knew Franny from our Cub Scout & Boy Scout days. Later on, when I was a detective with Allentown PD, I had the chance to work with Franny on several cases. Please know that Franny, family, and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Glenn E. Granitz, Sr.
Allentown Police Dept. (retired)
Donna Lebeduik
April 16, 2005
Paulette and Christina
I vividly remember Frank in my backyard this past summer hanging with the bunnies and helping you and Christina pick out Mr. Joey. It was a beautiful sunny day and a nice memory for me.
I am sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers. Donna
jon nederostek
April 13, 2005
Thank you for your much needed guidance when I was a "boot" at the barracks. You will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
Michael Ryan
April 12, 2005
Farewell to a long time friend and former co-worker.
tom brennan
April 11, 2005
Frank this news has hit me hard. Harder than I can even say. I will miss our phone calls so much. I already do. I'm doing my best to take care of the one we both love, but it will be so hard without your support and advice. I hope I was there with support when you needed it, too. God bless you, man. I will never forget you.
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