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Freeman ‘Hoppy’ Hopp Troy - Freeman ‘Hoppy, Dusty and Tiny’ Hopp, 79, of Pawling Avenue died Sunday, April 27, 2014, at his residence after a long illness. Born in Cohoes, he was son of the late Seth Hopp and Lena Larrow Hopp and husband for 27 years of Karyl (Fish) Hopp. He was raised in Waterford and attended Waterford High School and Rutgers, Cornell and Disney University where he learned how to train managers and teach them goal-setting skills. Hoppy was employed in human relations and was in charge of safety, security and training at Freihofer Baking Company, where he had worked for 41 years. He later worked with his wife at her flower shop and at D&S Driveway Sealing. He worked as a bar tender at many area establishments and later worked at Albany Park, Ride and Fly for 14 years, retiring in January of 2014. He was a member of ‘The Brotherhood’ in Waterford, the Korean War Veteran’s and involved in the dedication of the memorial in Washington, DC. He was a Silver Glove boxer in Glens Falls, a certified diver many years ago, a Trustee at the Round Lake United Methodist Church and Volunteer Fireman for Peck Hose in Waterford. He was a Marine Corps veteran stationed in Korea. Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Lance (Lorraine) Hopp, Clifton Park, Christopher (Joy) Hopp, Round Lake and Gary McKay, Troy and two grandchildren, Brittany and Sophia Hopp. He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Hopp. He is also survived by a very large, extended family of in-laws (Fish, Garceau, Guild, O’Brien) and close, loving friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Avenue, Troy on Friday from 4-7 PM. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church 520 Pawling Avenue Troy with Rev. Karyl Hopp and Rev. Jim Knapp, officiating. Interment will be in Eastline Union Cemetery Round Lake. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Freeman Hopp to the Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church 520 Pawling Avenue Troy, NY 12180. For a private family guest book and service directions, visit www.brycefh.com.
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Karyl,
So sorry to learn of your husband's passing. May God comfort you and your family. Warren & I send you our deepest condolences on your loss.
Chris (Jolicoeur) Smith
May 8, 2014
Lance & Chris,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Thinking of you & your families.
Michelle Deyette
May 3, 2014
Karyl, so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our sincerest condolences. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Roger & Linda Cleveland
May 3, 2014
Karyl,
I am sorry for your loss of Hoppy. My thoughts, prayers and condolences for you and all who knew and loved him.
Love,
Paula Fish(cousin)
Paula Fish
May 2, 2014
Dear Karyl and Family,
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Hoppy and I worked together for 15 years. He became a great friend to me. There are so many wonderful memories and stories to tell. He will be sorely missed by everyone. Semper Fidelis is a Latin phrase meaning "Always Faithful" or "Always Loyal". That is exactly who Hoppy will always be! Rest in peace my friend!
Wayne Ambrose
May 2, 2014
Take Care until we meet again. God will see your loved ones through this time of loosing you.Thank You for your wisdom and loving nature. They will be alright with you looking over them.
Laura Morehouse
May 1, 2014
Dear Karyl and Family:
My heart goes out for your loss. Hoppy was a wonderful person and a loving friend. I absolutely loved hearing about his amazing life stories. I truly enjoyed going to work and seeing his smiling face. He always made me laugh! He shall never be far away and will continue to guide you all. His spirit is immense as he was in life. May he always soar high and be forever in our hearts.
Many blessings,
Thomasine J D Walsh-Ambrose
May 1, 2014
To the family of Hoppy,
I would like to express my deepest and sincere condolences at this most difficult time in your lives. I worked with Hoppy years ago. He was always a lot of fun. May it comfort you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.
Ronnie Bernacki
Veronica (Ronnie) Bernacki
May 1, 2014
The heavens have gained a wonderful angel who will be watching over his family and friends . My heart goes out to Carol and the family, I'm here for you if you need anything.
Sorry for your loss
Jackie Coulombe
Jackie Coulombe
May 1, 2014
I was sorry to hear Dusty died. I had the good luck of working with him years ago.I never forgot he got me out of a jam at work that could have cost me my job.
It sounds like a small thing here but it reflects on the kind of man he was.I know he'll be missed by anybody he came in contact with which is a pretty good legacy to leave behind.
Brian Crowley
May 1, 2014
Lance and Chris
Your Dad was a giant. Quick to laugh and just as quick to help you out. I knew him for nearly fifty years and each time I saw him he always made you feel special. A great man and a great life!
Mike Judge
May 1, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
andrew freihofer
May 1, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Harry Burton
April 30, 2014
Karyl, So sorry for your loss. We will always remember Hoppy's smile. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Marilyn and Dominick DeLorio
April 30, 2014
Karyl:
Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Wayne & Barbara Thomas, RWJ UMC
Barbara Thomas
April 30, 2014
Dear Karyl,
I am praying as I write, remembering how your faith has helped me in the past and it will be a strong help to you in these days. I am in Florida, but my heart is with you. God Bless.
Phyllis Sommerman
Phyllis
April 30, 2014
Karyl - Heaven has a new angel looking down on you. I'll bet Hoppy and Peg have already reunited there!! I love you and I'm so very sorry that Hoppy is gone from your sight. Blessings to you and your family always. Love, Betsy
Betsy Savery
April 30, 2014
Dear Karyl and family, There are no words to express my deepest sympathy of the passing of Hoppy. He was an amazing man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Linda Sabey
Linda Sabey
April 30, 2014
Karyl,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jesus spoke to us of many rooms. He has prepared a room for Hoppy. He rests easy upon our hearts. A great guy and truly a man of God.
Tom Hubbard
April 30, 2014
Blessings at the hard time ,Sandy Lavarnway and Guy Wood -Grace United in Speculator.
April 30, 2014
Dear Karyl,
So sorry to see this today. You and your family are in our prayers.
We won't be able to make the services but please know you are in our hearts.
Love,
Beth & Dick Cavosie
April 30, 2014
Karyl,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It was such a blessing to have known Hoppy. Love, Scott, Connie & Tristan
Turner Family
April 30, 2014
Karyl and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in Hoppy's passing. May God watch over and continue to shine blessings on your family.
With love, your cousin John J. Fish Jr. and family.
John Fish
April 30, 2014
Karyl, our love, thoughts, and especially our prayers are with you. Hoppy is a remarkable spirit that has touched and improved the lives of many. A great man and a great man of God. He is missed here, but welcomed in Heaven among the saints.
Steve Berger
April 30, 2014
sorry to hear of dusty passing worked with him for manny years john clous
April 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He is now at peace in heaven and is hanging out with my Mom!!! May God surround you with his love through this very difficult time.
Kathy Burton
April 30, 2014
Dear Karyl and family,
Although it has been a number of years, I wanted to reach out to you with my condolences on the passing of your husband. I hope that all your loving memories will help to ease your loss.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Diane (Holden) Colacino
Diane Colacino
April 30, 2014
Karyl,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hoppy was a wonderful man.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Linda Ross
Linda Ross
April 30, 2014
What you to know Karyl that our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Shane and Christine Wildberger
April 30, 2014
Karyl, God was looking down from above and wanted that perfect flower to add to his garden.When he saw Hoppy He said this is just the flower I have been looking for and came and got him.Remember that he is in a better place now with no pain or suffering and one day you will be the flower our Lord needs for His garden and you will be planted next to him and reunited with Hoppy for eternity.
Nancy Lynch
April 30, 2014
There aren't enough words to describe the impact Hoppy has had in my life. All the jokes, life lessons, and hugs will always be in my heart. I love you Hoppy. Until we meet again.
Laura OBrien
April 30, 2014
Karyl,
Sending love and a huge, 'Hoppy' hug to you.
Maryjean Mailloux Valigorsky
April 30, 2014
We are so blessed to have been able to have this kind, caring, strong man in our family. His smile, hugs and love for us all will be truly missed. We love you Hoppy.
Kerri, Pat, Laura, Haley, Dewey & Belle O'Brien
April 30, 2014
A beautiful man is now in Heaven. We are blessed to have known him. We pray God's peace to you, Karyl, and our love to you.
Albie & Vicki
April 30, 2014
Karyl, you know that Hoppy is in better place now. But we are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and Hoppy in our prayers.
Frank and Kathy Garceau
April 30, 2014
Lance (and) Lorraine: So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Lance. He will always be with you in spirit and in the memories you have.
Judy Stidnick
April 30, 2014
Karyl,
We are sorry for your loss. Hoppy was a good man and will be missed very much. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori and Bob Conrad
April 30, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn ,NYOH
April 29, 2014
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