James Andrew Hoke

Fort Pierce, FL

Educator, Mentor, Counselor

Fort Pierce, FL. Barneveld/Russia, NY.

Jim passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on April 8, 2016 at Indian River Hospital, FL.

He was born May 17, 1937, to Raymond and Catherine (McRorie) Hoke, in Utica, NY. He graduated from Whitesboro High school in 1954 and Colgate University in 1959. Jim married MarySue Paniccia on August 2, 1958, and had a loving marriage for 57 years. Jim had a rewarding teaching career at Holland Patent High School, teaching math from 1959-1991. Jim also taught, as an adjunct instructor, at MVCC for 17 years and tutored at Indian River Community College for 19 years. He served as Trenton Town Councilman and later, as Town Supervisor. For 15 years, he and his wife owned and operated their family business, Barneytown Mini Golf and Treasure House. Survivors include his wife, Sue; his daughters, Mary Kay (Ed) Kasarda, of NY, Andrea (John) Lawrence, of FL; sons, James (Laurie) Hoke, of NY, David (Jill) Hoke, of NY, and Mike (Mary) Hoke, of FL; grandchildren, Douglas and Matthew Corsette, Nicholas, Danielle and Scott Hoke, Katie, Cassidy and Madelyn Hoke, and Rachel Hoke; extended grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica, Natalie and Allison, Megan, Jennifer, Katelyn, and Nate; his brothers, Bill (Johann), Tom (Lorraine), Richard (Kathy). John (Linda), and Chuck (Robin); inlaws, Santo (Sandy) Paniccia, Marlene (John) Belensky, and Tonia McCully; many nieces,nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ray and Catherine; his father and mother-in-law, Frank and Angeline Paniccia; and brother-in-law Duncan McCully.

Special thanks to the staff at Indian River Medical Center for their care and compassion.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 13,2016 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 407 South 33rd St., Fort Pierce, FL 34947. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the "James A. Hoke HP Scholarship Fund" and sent to David Hoke, 8667 Trenton Falls Prospect Rd., Remsen, NY 13438

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Published by TC Palm on Apr. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Hoke

34 Entries

Ross Crittenden

April 11, 2025

great guy ,so well regarded here at irsc MUELLER campus !!!

Kimberley (Boyd) Miller

December 5, 2016

My condolences to the Hoke family. Mr Hoke was a one of a kind teacher and advisor. I always appreciated his sense of humor and jokes. RIP Mr Hoke.

Candace Carey Owen

December 4, 2016

Sending warm thoughts and strength as you face the days ahead. Mr. Hoke was a wonderful, respected educator!!!

Sheila Hartney

November 17, 2016

More than fifty years ago Mr. Hoke was my math teacher in Holland Patent. He was kind, funny, and a wonderful teacher. I still remember specific things he taught us all those years ago. I am sorry I never thought to try to contact him and tell him this.

James & Anna Ambrose

October 30, 2016

He was the kind of man that made you feel loved and comfortable. Mary Kay, you are so much like him. Continue to walk in his footsteps and his memory. All our love, Jimy and Ann Ambrose

Kathy Benedict

April 21, 2016

My condolences to the whole Hoke family on the loss of Jim Hoke. Mr. Hoke was a great math teacher who touched many lives with his wit and talent.
My family was fortunate to be neighbors to the Hoke's in Barneveld; the entire Hoke family was warm, caring, and so hospitable.
May your memories of Jim comfort you on your loss.
Kathy Benedict

April 14, 2016

To Mary Kay, Andrea, Jimmy, David, And Michael and of course Mrs Hoke! I cried today finding about your loss!! Wish I could say more! With all my love. Eric S. Moe

Richard Czech

April 14, 2016

I have nice memories of spending time with Mr. & Mrs. Hoke and their son Mike at Barneytown. You won't find a more generous, loving and fun family to be around. I will never forget Mike and I helping to unload Christmas trees in the bitter cold and Mr. Hoke keeping us laughing with his jokes. Mr. Hoke was a great guy with a big heart.

Deepest Sympathy to the entire Hoke Family.

Richard Czech

April 13, 2016

I have great memories of spending time with Mr. & Mrs. Hoke and their son Mike at Barneytown. You won't find a more generous, loving and fun family to be around. I will never forget the bitter cold night Mike and I helped unload Christmas trees and Mr. Hoke kept us laughing with his jokes. Mr. Hoke was a great guy with a big heart.

Deepest Sympathy

Darla Corsette

April 13, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all . It was my honor to have known Jim. Keep the memories and remember the laughter and the wisdom that he shared with all of you. ...it is yours forever.

Kim Donohue

April 13, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to all of you as we recall good memories of your father and his positive effect on our school community, and throughout our town.
With deepest sympathy,
Kim Donohue and
Brian & Carol Donohoe

D'Arcy Owens-St.Cyr

April 12, 2016

Dear Hoke Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on the loss of your Husband,Dad & Grandpa. Your Dad was a special man!! Keeping you all in my prayers.

April 12, 2016

Sue,
Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angie and Michele
PSL Sales

Jeff Hatzinger

April 12, 2016

My condolences to the Hoke family.
Mr. Hoke was a great teacher and a great guy.

sandra raciti

April 12, 2016

my deepest condolences to the entire family and to all those who called this man friend.

Anna Giacobbe

April 12, 2016

To all of the Hoke family,
My thoughts and prayers on the most sad loss of Jim.
Fond regards,
Anna Giacobbe

JACK CLOSE

April 12, 2016

Tom and John and the Hoke family - so sorry for your loss - there are no words just thoughts and prayers.

Jack Close

Valerie Vannicola Sargrad

April 11, 2016

I had him for a math teacher in 1980 and as home room teacher from 1978-1982. He was a wise man, and to this day I often use a quote he had hanging on the wall in his classroom. "Assume nothing" it is as pertinent today as it was then. Making assumptions is often inappropriate. He was a great teacher.

Scott Bortiatynski

April 11, 2016

RIP Mr Hoke. Prayers for your loved ones, friends and all those you blessed throughout your life
Scott Bortiatynski
HP Alumni 1983

Terry Aloi

April 11, 2016

May the many good memories give you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all this week.
Love,
Terry and Mike

Ross Crittenden

April 11, 2016

Jim was a wonderful guy!! He was loved and respected by all of us(students and faculty)at Indian River State College. I will miss his great wit and his infectious zest for life. Our students will miss his ability to break down complex math to understandable terms. Truly a GOOD GUY may you rest in peace. Your friend, Ross Crittenden.

JoMarie Voce

April 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. So many memories: our wonderful dinners together, our children together, Barneytown. Too many to list. Always remember Jim's laugh and love for life. Know that my thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Nancy and Dan Caputo

April 11, 2016

Our thoughts, prayers and friendship are with the Hoke Family at this very sad and difficult time. We go back many years starting at Whitesboro High School and especially remember all the fun we had as kids with Jim and his brothers at the Hoke Miniature Golf course in Marcy NY. As time passed we touched base again when our children were fortunate to have Jim as their math teacher at Holland Patent. What a teacher he was. Caring, demanding, supportive and
always more than willing to offer additional help to his students. Such a student advocate, one of a kind.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Nancy and Dan Caputo

Larry Heldman

April 11, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to know your father not only as a teacher, but later as a friend and briefly as a colleague for my first couple of years teaching. No matter what capacity I always admired his intelligence, humor and kindness.

Jeanette Kinney-Gotch

April 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hoke family. I remember Mr. Hoke well from Holland Patent and he was a wonderful man. He will be missed.

John and Monique Musgrove

April 11, 2016

To the family Hoke,

Sending all of our love and prayers. He was such a kind man. Always loved the great meals that we shared together.

Shannon Kotary

April 11, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

David Ionta

April 11, 2016

Sad to read this today, he was one of my favorite teachers and people. Always a gentleman and friendly over the years when we would run into each other.

Tim Snyder

April 11, 2016

May Mr. Jim Hoke rest in peace. He was a great math teacher and a person you could always turn to for advice. I have thought of him often as I have gone through life.

Jan M. Van Hatten

April 11, 2016

Deepest condolences.

Kathy Johnson

April 11, 2016

Sending love to you all! Bob, Kathy, Kimberly, and Alex Johnson

Karl, Mary & Family Braunlich

April 11, 2016

We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

Farley / Huntington Family

April 11, 2016

So thankful that my own children got to know you as you spent your summers back in NY. Fun, fun cookouts.

Remembering when you and Mr. Smith would play 'match maker' as you called reluctant boys to urge them to call reluctant girls and ask them to the prom.

Marie VanNort

April 10, 2016

Prayers to all of you! Sorry for your Loss! From: Kevin,Marie,Korryn, Roger, Kadence

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