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HOFFMAN - Ronald E. August 13, 2012, beloved husband of the late Rita (Mangus); loving father of Ellen (Scott) Little, Susan Mallia, Paul (Elizabeth), Nancie Hoffman and Gretchen Maracle; also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law of Anthony Mangus. Friends may call Wednesday 4-7 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3000 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. A private burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY. Mr. Hoffman was a retired Buffalo schoolteacher. Online condolences may be sent to www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com
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To the Hoffman Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. He was such a funny man, loved his wine and loved to joke around. We just found out of his passing, we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, Ron is in a much better place now. God Bless.
Michelle Ferraro & Mike Spors
August 20, 2012
To the Hoffman family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Judy Tucker
August 19, 2012
To the entire Hoffman family, I have a lot of fond memories of spending time with you guys both in Kenmore and Point Abino. Both your parents were always very welcoming. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Markarian
August 18, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be close to you during such a difficult time. Wishing you and the rest of your family nothing but the best.
Joe Cardinale
August 17, 2012
Dear Ellen, Susan, Paul, Nancy and Gretchen. Your Mother was my Godmother, and since we were babies we grew up together. Your Dad was my Dad's oldest friend. It was great to visit with you and see the great turn out for your Dad. He was a funny guy, who I remember as always being a lot of fun. The memories are many and I miss both your Parents. They are now all sitting on the porch in the sky, laughing and having a great time. Please feel free to stop by and visit the Train Station and my parents house. The years have gone by very fast, but it was like yesterday we were all eating melting ice cream in the photo studio as little children. I have the advertisement and will scan and send to Gretchen.
Patrick Nehin
August 16, 2012
This man changed my life 32 years ago by being a Teacher at Buffalo Vocational Technical Center. Because of Mr. Hoffman I have been in the building trade all my life. I wish I could have told him that. My deepest simpathy.
Allen Jordan
August 15, 2012
I am so sorry..I felt such saddness when I heard. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you! I will always smile when I think of your Dad!!
Love..Debbie Remond
August 15, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mark Bonvissuto
August 15, 2012
We will keep your dad and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Bob and Sally Okey
August 15, 2012
I read about your dad's passing today and was very sad until I started reminiscing about all the funny situations we have been in with him. My memory of all of us (including Greta) packed into the VW bus headed to the Point and laughing all the way made me smile. I'll keep all those happy times in my heart, as I know you all will.
Love you all!
Val Vance
August 15, 2012
Gretchen, Mitchy & family,
So very sorry for your loss...hoping that the love of friends and family will carry you through your grief.
Mary Militello
August 15, 2012
Dear Ellen,Scott,Brendan,Nicholas,Katie,Paul,Susan,Gretchen,Nancy,all, I wish I could be there today. I know there will be many people to support you and I will be visiting in September. I can't wait to see you then. I am sure you are handling this as well as expected.
What a great man your father/grand father/great grandfather was. I am and was very proud to be part of his family. He was just so cool!!! I love that he would parallel down a ski slope even at 70 years old, passing me by in the process. He did well, so many things that I want to do and work on doing, but do not do as well as he. What a great craftsman and knowledgeable man he was. The energy that he brought to life will live on and support us forever. We are blessed by that energy every day of our lives weather he is with us in body or not. But I will miss him regardless. No doubt he and my dad and Phil are renewing their friendship in heaven right now with Rita and Marie at their side.
Maryellen Little
August 15, 2012
I have so many memories...The Yacht Club, Dad doing his impression of the Point Abino Road Monster, sleeping on the yacht both in the driveway while he was building it(getting itchy from fiberglass) and in Canada when finished. He and your Mom. All four girls in one bedroom so he built the addition on the house. Wonderful man, wonderful Dad. Hope he is shaking my Dad's hand now. Barb Frazier
Barbara Frazier
August 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Gretchen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
You have shared so many wonderful pictures of him with all of us on Facebook, thank you for that.
Kathy Massey
August 14, 2012
Nanci and Steve, So sorry to hear about your father, I am sure he knew that you loved and missed him and that he will forever be in your heart. Time goes by but love never dies. So very sorry for your loss. Will see you soon.
Andrea & Glenn Jackson
August 14, 2012
Ellen, Susan, Paul, Nancie and Gretchen-
So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts here in Florida are with all of you. It would great to see all of you again and reiminise about all the great times our two families had together. It seemed as the best part of the week for our dads was sitting on the Yacht Club porch, telling story after story. I can hear your mom saying, "Oh, Ronald!" And of course my mother egging him on. Miss your parents and mine. All great characters.
Warmest Regards,
Siobhan Nehin
Siobhan Nehin
August 14, 2012
Sooo sorry Gretchen! Blessings to you and your family!!!
Judy Steinhaus
August 14, 2012
Paul we will definitely miss him our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family hes in heaven with rita now and im sure they are having a glass of wine and a dance god bless all of you
George and Karen fagan
August 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gina Mancuso
August 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Lynn McCluskey
August 14, 2012
Dear Gretchen and family, just read about the loss of your dad and I'm sending love and best wishes and understanding for your loss. You remain in my prayers for the continued peace of God for you and everyone. Much Love, Esther Latz
Esther Latz
August 14, 2012
...and thoough we grieve for the loss,they never leave us,my friend.My prayers for you and yours,to know that he is at peace,he is with your Mom and he never left your side! I love you!
~b
William Corbett
August 14, 2012
Gretchen I am so sorry, I am praying for you and your family.
Peg
August 14, 2012
To Gretchen and the family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Michael Bray
August 14, 2012
Gretchen, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep all those beautiful memories of him close to your heart and he will be with you forever.
Lori Sullivan Graves
August 14, 2012
So sorry about the loss of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Allen Family
August 14, 2012
To the Hoffman's, where do I begin. Your dad was a brother to my dad. Your family and my family were one. The years have past, but the memories have not. Deeply sorry for your loss. Your Dad and Mom are now together with my Mom and Dad. You had so many great years with him, he got to see his children get married, have children, and now great grandchildren. Not many parents live a life as full as your dad. I think about your family often and hope all is well and the memory of your dad/family will live on forever. Godspeed Ron!
Robert Nehin
August 14, 2012
Gretchen
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy Hughes Chubb
August 14, 2012
Gretchen & Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad & Grandpa! Our Condolences are with your entire family at this sad time! Losing a parent is a very hard thing in life, we have been there & still grieve for ours.. Knowing that your friends are thinking of you at this time bring comfort to you.. Love,
Donna & Michael Pacholski
August 14, 2012
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