Richard A. "Rick" Hochman

Sorry to hear this news. Mr. Hochman was an excellent and dedicated teacher. I recall being able to draw the 50 states with capitols due to his classes, also learning about government structures without any politically motivated opinions. One of a kind!

Rick was an extraordinary person. He was one of the very best and most dedicated teachers I ever had. Rick taught social studies to all of my brothers and myself at West Essex in the 1970s and became a friend to my parents and entire family. He was famous for his daily quizzes in school and would say, "Pens down, papers forward. That ends today's Block Sheet Quiz!". He would seat his classes so that when the papers were passed forward and then all collected together they were all in...

I met Rick at the Arlington Diner a few years ago and we became fast friends. We had a "lunch club" at the Diner every week and shared many stories and times of laughter along with Warren and other friends. I will miss his laughter, stories and presence. I offer my deep condolences to his dear friend, Warren, also my dear friend.

Rick Hochman was one of few teachers and professors in my experience from high school, college and graduate school who excelled at what they did. He loved teaching and his students and wanted to make a difference and actually accomplished that. I hope he had some idea of how much his former students appreciated him. I and many others remember to this day so much of what he taught. -- A student from over 40 years ago.

My thoughts and prayers are with Richard and his family. I was a colleague of his at West Essex Middle School in North Caldwell, NJ. Richard was an extremely devoted and effective teacher, and most importantly, a wonderful person. RIP, Richard. You will be missed.

Richard was a lovely man who thoroughly enjoyed teaching. It was my pleasure to work with him for a number of years ... I was the designated person (secretary) who the faculty was to call when they were going to be absent from school ... he never called ... he came to school every day, a remarkable feat that he took pride in and I´m sure his students appreciated. He was a good man, truly one of a kind. Rest easy Richard. Jo-Ann

The best teacher I ever had, including the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Never did a teacher care so much, or pull as much out of his students with undying passion and enthusiasm for his profession, as Mr. Hochman. Unforgettable! Jeff Bradley A student about 45 years ago!

I had Mr. Hochman as a history teacher at West Essex Junior High in the early 1970s. He was a great teacher and I´m sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Richard was an unforgettable colleague. His enthusiasm for his work was infectious and his students remember to this day the lessons he taught them.