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Saul Hoffman Obituary
HOFFMAN, Saul A. Saul A. Hoffman, 86, of West Hartford, died on Thursday, (November 2, 2006) at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. He was the husband of Rosalind (Markowitz) Hoffman to whom he was married for over 64 years. Born in Hartford, he is predeceased by his parents Samuel and Rose (Hochberg) Hoffman; his sister, Sally Finkelstein; and his brother, Jack Hoffman. He graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford in 1938 and was awarded Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Colorado. Following service in the U.S. Army during World War II, he was employed as a design draftsman in local manufacturing companies. From 1954 to 1956, he was a teacher at Bloomfield High School and from 1956 taught at Hall High School in West Hartford until his retirement in 1981. He returned to teaching in 1983 in the College of Basic Studies at the University of Hartford where he taught Economics until 1991. He was a member of Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford, for over 50 years where he was also a teacher during the 1950s. He is survived by his wife, Rosalind; a son, Elliott and his wife, Monique of Boonton, NJ; two daughters, Deborah Zeldis of Monroe, and Sheryl Simoni and her husband, Dennis of West Hartford; and grandchildren, Rebecca (Zeldis) Brady, Dr. Tracy Zeldis; Sarah and Samantha Simoni; and Jacob Hoffman. Funeral services will be held TODAY, November 3, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi Michael Pincus officiating. Interment will follow in the Beth Israel Cemetery, Avon. A memorial period will be observed at his home on Friday, following the funeral, and Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, S.A.G.E. Fund, 701 Farmington Ave., West Hartford 06119 or to the Ostomy Association of Greater Hartford, c/o Mary Babbitt, 114 Whitehall Dr., East Hartford 06118. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Saul with his family, please visit online at www. weinsteinmortuary.com.
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Barbara (Ger) Gononsky
August 19, 2007
Saul Hoffman was an excellent history teacher at Hall High. He also was a very caring individual. I was very sorry to read about his passing.
Muriel Scoler
November 27, 2006
I was sorry to hear about Saul. He and my husband Jerry were first cousins and good friends as well. They always enjoyed visiting together. My thoughts and sympathies are with Rosalind and his family during this dificult time.
Muriel Scoler
Elaine Firestone Bowman
November 8, 2006
I want to express my sincere condolences. Saul was my U.S. history teacher at Hall High School in 1960 - 61. He will be remembered by all as a wonderful teacher, who truly cared about each of his students. Whenever I recall my high school years, I often think what a great friend and mentor he was to me.
Candy Rathsmill
November 3, 2006
Saul was such a special person even though I only knew him briefly he touched our lives. He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to be touched by his wit and wisdom...
Mary Babbitt
November 3, 2006
Saul was a special friend and fellow member of the Ostomy Associaton of Greater Hartford. He will always be remembered for his role playing at our Visitation Training Session. He did the best job ever and with humor taught others how to deal with difficult medical issues.
In every way he was a teacher by his good example of living life to its fullest and helping others. He is remembered with kindness and warmth.
Mary Babbitt
President
Ostomy Associaton of Greater Hartford
Karen Katz Kaplan
November 3, 2006
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Saul. I remember Saul from my childhood and had him as a teacher at Hall High. It was also wonderful seeing him at the Bowles Park Reunions. I will always remember his wonderful smile and great sense of humor.
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