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From what I read he sounds like a wonderful man. I send my best wishes to him and his loved ones, and I know Mr. Hoffman will never be forgotten.
Luis Macias
September 11, 2020 | Springdale, AR
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Obituary
All Too Much in the Family
There was a piece of favorite banter between 5-year-old Derek Leohner and his grandpa, Frederick J. Hoffmann. The grandfather would ask, "Who loves you?" Derek would reply, "Pop Pop." "How much?" Mr. Hoffman would ask, and the answer would come back, "Too much."
"I only hope that Derek knows how true this was," said Nicole Leohner, Derek's mother and Mr. Hoffman's daughter.
The day after Derek was born in Ohio, six weeks premature, Mr. Hoffman hopped into his car and drove nine hours straight through, getting a speeding ticket along the way. When he saw the baby, lying in an incubator and connected to tubes, he said he looked like a movie star.
When Derek was less than a year old, his parents moved back to Freehold, N.J., where his grandparents live. Mr. Hoffman's wife, Gail, said that over breakfast last week, Derek said he wished he had a magic pebble, so he could "make a wish, and Pop Pop and Aunt Shelly will be with us, and we will be a happy family again."
Aunt Shelly was Michele L. Hoffmann, Mr. Hoffmann's younger daughter. She went with Derek to his school Halloween parades and class trips. She took him to movies. She teased him.
And she was beautiful. She made people's heads turn. "People were drawn to her dazzling smile and bright blue and green eyes," her sister said.
Four years ago, Mr. Hoffman, a partner at Cantor Fitzgerald, brought Michele, then 23, into his firm. He also brought in two other members of the family -- Ms. Leohner's husband, Bart, and Thomas Cosenza, Mrs. Hoffman's nephew. On Sept. 11, Mr. Leohner was out sick and Mr. Cosenza, was late for work. Mr. Hoffman and his niece were there.
"I always thought it nice to have the family members work together," Mrs. Hoffman said, "but who knew this would happen? Our loss is heavy, but it could have been heavier."
Guest Book
You were one of the best guys ever, I have so many great memories. Everyone misses you so much, it is amazing how fast time passes. Rest in peace and know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Anthony Betta
September 11, 2014 | Middletown, NJ
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We can never forget. They will always be in our hearts.
John D Galileo
June 01, 2014 | Palm City, FL
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More than 20 years ago during my college days I used drive drive limo (black car) at nite and go to school during day. I picked Mr. Hoffman from his house in Freehold and drove him to his work at WTC, and few times to airport. The first thing that comes the my mind when I think about him is hi was a TRUE gentleman. He was the nicest person I drove. He always said that I should focus on my education. And I listened to him...Now I am a top computer programmer working for top financial firm....
Ali Kayaten
September 13, 2013 | South Amboy, NJ
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Always in our hearts. . .
Elizabeth Betta
September 11, 2012 | Washington, DC
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A couple of years after the event which changed all of our lives forever, I heard a radio commentator suggest that we, as Americans, are rather shallow in our choice of heros, often looking up to celebrities who might appear in the pages of People magazine. He suggested that there were few among us who could name even one person who lost their life in the terrorist attack on 9/11/2001. I took that comment to heart, and searched for someone with whom I had something in common - I chose to...
Renee Hoffmann Thompson
September 30, 2009 | Mukwonago, WI
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Rob Horowitz
Fred was one of my mentors at Cantor Fitz. I was a trainee and he was in charge of the program. I can honestly say that I still quote Fred on a weeky basis. He is one of the people that has made a positvely influence on my life. I truly miss him.
Rob Horowitz
July 11, 2008 | Ashburn, VA
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In remembrance....
P Tabbernor
November 10, 2006 | Victoria, BC
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As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Kristine
November 02, 2006 | Tecumseh, MI
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