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Michelle Hockman Obituary
Michelle G. Hockman
Michelle Ann (Garruto) Hockman, 58, died April 28, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a lengthy bout with cancer. She was born March 31, 1952 in Binghamton, New York to Ann Marie (Guidici) Garruto and the late Dominic Paul Garruto. She was raised and schooled in Binghamton, New York. She graduated from the Alfred University (NY) School of Nursing, and then moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she worked for Tufts-New England Medical Center and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute before moving to New Hampshire to become the first dedicated cardiology nurse at the Elliot Hospital. She was an integral part of the opening of the first cardiac catheterization laboratory in Manchester. She then worked in the post anesthesia care unit at the Elliot Hospital. She then left the Elliot Hospital and became a Certified Nurse Case Manager, opening her own successful case management business, Northeast Cost Containment. She later worked in the post anesthesia care unit of the Catholic Medical Center. A member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, she is remembered as loving running, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. Her family includes her husband, Richard P. Hockman, MD of Bedford; two daughters, Sarah (Dudley) Ball of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kristen Dudley of Manchester, Connecticut; four step-children, Terri Byerly of Londonderry, Lianne Lambert of Phoenix, Arizona, James Hockman of Lowell, MA and Eric Hockman of Woodbury, Minnesota; a sister, Mrs. Annette Purdy of Vestal, NY; her mother, Mrs. Ann Garruto; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Goodwin Funeral Home, 607 Chestnut St. The funeral Liturgy will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford. Burial will be in Bedford Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Animal Rescue League of N H , 545 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110. Please visit www.goodwinfh.com to sign the online guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Hockman
May 18, 2010
Dear Dick and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Michelle was an inspiration to us all and she will be greatly missed. Her smile was truly contagious and her compassionate manner was exceptional. May the wonderful memories your family shares keep you strong in this difficult time. Love, Doug and Genie Dean
Vickie Schneider
May 15, 2010
Dear Dick and Family,
Even though I only knew Michelle through phone conversations, I know she will be greatly missed. Her spirt will live on in the memory of the many lives she touched.
May 12, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all.
I'm glad I had the chance to meet her and experience first hand the caring person she was. Now there is another angel to watch over you.
Paula Sendgraff
Clark & Anne Dumont
May 10, 2010
Dear Sarah, Kristen and Dick,
We were so sorry to learn of Michelle's passing. Her spirit, her smile were only exceeded by her heart and capacity for caring.
We know she loved the three of you dearly. We could see it in everything she said, and everything she did.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we know that Michelle is at peace.
Rosanna Garruto
May 9, 2010
felt condolences from the Garruto's of Italy, residents in Rocchetta Sant' Antonio-Vallata, only locality originary of last name Garruto and of emigration of Michele& Filomena Prato, Parents of Dominic Paul, father of Michelle Ann
May 6, 2010
Dear Dick, Sarah and Kristen,
I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today for Michelle's service. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to see you all sometime soon. Michelle/your mom was such a source of inspiration to me. We all have so many funny and wonderful memories of her--especially during our annual treks to Camp Kaufman! Those 4th of Julys were the best ever! Michelle and I called each other sisters--and we were. I will miss her terribly but look forward to staying in touch with all of you. Much love, (Aunt) Pat Browning
Yesenia (Yessie) Rosario-Portillo
May 6, 2010
Dr Hockman, Kristen, Sarah and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Michelle's passing. She was such a great person. I will always remember her smiling face. May God give you all the strength and serenity needed through this difficult time. Love, Yesenia (Yessie) Rosario-Portillo and Family
Audrey Smith
May 5, 2010
Always a ray of sunshine in the PACU department at CMC. Michelle, you will be sorely missed. Thank you for the time you went so far out of your way to bring dessert to those of us stuck working on the holiday..I will never forget. Audrey
Michelle McClure
May 5, 2010
My Aunt Michelle was so special to me and I will always remember all of her great advice. My Aunt was always there for me. Michelle had such courage, strength, the ability to always make people smile, and a great sense of humor. She will be missed deeply. Michelle's love for Sarah and Kristen was undeniable. She protected her children and loved them with all her heart. I am sure that she will continue to do so from above. I will always remember all of the wonderful memories I have of my Aunt Michelle and I can't thank her enough for everything that she has done for me. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michelle, Ryan, Connor, and Dillon McClure
Eileen O'Neill
May 5, 2010
Dear Annette and family,
Ed and I were so sad to read about your sister Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you have great memories to get you through this difficult time...Love, Eileen and Ed Komor
Lori Kosick (Tharp)
May 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
May 4, 2010
My Annette, Lolly, sweet Angelica and family, I am so sorry for your pain. I wish I had the words to take away your sadness. Your memories of Michelle will live in your hearts and keep her spirit alive . I have wonderful memories of Michelle when we were kids Annette, and we looked up to your big sister , so much so , we had her cut our hair in a pageboy just like hers because she was so beautiful. Fond ,wonderful, memories. I love you . Susie Carlini Raso
Patricia Cole
May 3, 2010
Dr.Hockman and family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathy,
Pat and Craig Cole
Bobby Brassine
May 3, 2010
Sarah, Ryan, Kristen, Nick, and Dick...
I can not express how saddened I was to hear of Michelle's passing. I only had the pleasure of meeting her the one time and Ryan and Sarah's wedding but she made an impression to last a lifetime. You all have such a wonderful family and I am so sorry for your loss. To all of you, please remember all of the great memories and her spirit will live on forever. She is in a much better place now and no longer in pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies
Michael Dudley
May 3, 2010
Sarah, Kristen, Dick, Ann, Annette and extended family:
There are so many words to describe Michelle - she was a very determined woman with a passion for friends and family as well as complete strangers as well as dogs (especially German Shepherds) and cats etc. Anyone that needed a helping hand and she was always there - So many memories - I can still visualize her recording Sarah's first words on a tape recorder or showing Kristen how to paint her first Easter egg.
Know that she would want you all to be strong and think of all the great times you shared with her. She will long be remembered for her twinkling eyes and her infectious smile and her total dedication to her two girls. She is now with her beloved father Dominic and I am sure that Heaven will not be the same. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved her.
JoAnn Peworchik
May 2, 2010
Aunt Lolly and Annette,
We have lost a wonderful person in our family. My thoughts are with you both during this hard time.
Kathy (Dean) Marean
May 1, 2010
My sympathies to your family. I was a classmate of Michelle at SV and will remember her enthusiam and wonderful smile.
Kathy Marean
May 1, 2010
Dr. Hockman and Family,
I find myself thinking of you guys often. I was most recently thinking of how Michelle was doing and how much I enjoyed our conversations when she would come into the shop. She was one of the first people I spoke to about changing careers and pursuing nursing. She had such great advice and I honestly think that if it wasn't for those first conversations with her I wouldn't have made the choice to pursue my nursing career. She is such a wonderful person and I'm sure will be having tons fun with my Mom and Dad up there :)
With love,
Susan Martel
(Sonny and Peg's daughter)
Mike Kaufman
May 1, 2010
Michelle was a remarkable woman. I am glad that I have many memories of her and nobody can take that away from me. I will miss her deeply. Sarah and Kristen, you had one great mom. Just keep thinking of all the good times we had.
Gina Napurano
May 1, 2010
Dear Dick and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
With sympathy,
Gina Napurano and Tara
Chris Peworchik-Call
May 1, 2010
Dear Aunt Lollie and Annette,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you with the passing of Michelle. I am so proud of the great contributions she made in her short life. What a beautiful spirit!
Rosemary Guidici
May 1, 2010
Lollie,Im so sorry to hear about Michelle,she is gonna be deeply missed.Its time for her to journey on. Let your faith be strong,And in times of lonelyness, in sorrow and desmay,for she nows you loved her and that you will keep her in your heart forever.For she is in a better place,shes home where she belongs.Love Rosemary
Marie (Liberto) Cianciosi (Sam's sister)
April 30, 2010
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all. God Bless.
Vincent Guidici
April 30, 2010
Sweet Shelly,oh how your gonna be missed.May the angels of the lord be with you and your mother here on earth.May the Lord show his love to you and your Mother. Aunt Lollie im so sorry to here about your lost.May the Lord shine his love and blessings upon you. Shelly now walks the paths in Heaven with the lord on one side of her and her father on the other. In this day of sadness may the lord guide you and bless you. all my love, your nephew Vincent
Catherine Ball
April 30, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Collin, Catherine, Catelin and John Thomas
Susan Lamontagne
April 30, 2010
Dr. Hockman,
I have just heard of your lost. I know this has been a long battle. My heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Patricia Purdy
April 30, 2010
Annette & Family so sorry to hear of your loss. May God and your memories bring you comfort.
John & Pat Purdy
Judy Amuso
April 30, 2010
Dear Aunt Lolly and Annette, my heart aches for you for the loss of Michelle-your beautiful daughter and sister. Being both cousin and godmother to Michelle, she was special to me. She was so proud of her Italian heritage and I enjoyed sending her Italian CD's and videos. I'll always cherish the visits to New Hampshire and the wonderful memories of our childhood growing up in the Garruto family. Uncle Nicky, she is now with you again.
April 30, 2010
Doc
I just learned of Michelle's passing and wanted to express our heartfelt prayers to you and your family. I'm sure that she will be missed dearly, but her love and that beautiful smile will live on.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Cathy & Jon Leer
Kelly Britton
April 30, 2010
Dr. Hockman and family,
My sincerest sympathies to all of you. I worked with Michelle in PACU at CMC. Her energy and intoxicating smile will be terribly missed.
All my best to you.
Kelly Britton
April 30, 2010
Dear Sarah, Kristen, and Dick. I am so glad to be the first to sign this book. I love you all so very much and I know time will heal our broken hearts. She was so special to all of us. My life is so lost without her, but I am praying she will give back to me, some of her tremendous strength and courage to carry on my life. I look up to the skies and I see her, I blow her a kiss and I tell her how much I love her and to thank her for all of her loving support. I promised her that I will watch over everyone she has left behind and she tells me she will never leave my side.I am sure my wonderful Dad was waiting for her at the gates of heaven. All my love forever~~ Annette Purdy(Proud to be her sister)
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