Robert-Hopkins-Obituary

Robert J. Hopkins

Chicopee, Massachusetts

1953 - 2026 (Age 72)

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DIED
January 13, 2026
AGE
72
LOCATION
Chicopee, Massachusetts

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Robert J. "Hoppy" Hopkins, 72, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away, January 13, 2026.Born on March 20, 1953, in Springfield, he was the son of Mathew and Eileen (Brown) Hopkins. He began his career with Amherst Fire Department and went on to devote more than four decades to EMS, education,...

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May your memory be a blessing. I first met Bob when I moved to the area in 1988 to work in emergency management. He taught me A LOT, a wonderful man and talented educator. Even though I moved away almost 17 years ago, I think of him often and still practice what he preached! Rest in Peace, Hoppy. I will miss you.

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In Memory of Robert Hopkins: A Life of Compassion, Service, and Quiet Teaching I am deeply saddened by the passing of Robert Hopkins, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, students, and all whose lives he touched. I knew Robert in several intertwined roles, as a colleague, as a student who once took my course, as a friend, and as a fellow member of the Springfield College community. Yet none of these titles fully capture who he was. In the classroom,...

Marion we are so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. May he rest in peace

Marion We were so sad to hear of Bob´s passing. Sending lots of love at this difficult time.

This breaks my heart. I recall with great fondness working for Baystate and Charter in Holyoke and meeting up with Hoppy when he was working Holyoke EMS, our haunt was the Golden China on South St. I have many, many more memories that i will keep close to my heart. He was a very caring and gentle person. Keeping Brian in the thoughts during this difficult time. Bill Sullivan

Hoppy I hope you know how many people are better for knowing you. Time to rest old friend

Eternal rest grant unto your faithful servant Robert Hopkins O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

In loving memory of a wonderful man that will be missed by everyone he ever had contact with, when you met Hoppy you were instantly his friend. RIP my friend.