DAVID J. HOCH

Hoch, David J.
52, of Belmont, formerly of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2012. Beloved friend, son, brother, uncle and nephew, Dave was known for his kindness, honesty, unsurpassed creativity, his many ingenious inventions, and his generosity to family and friends. He was a superb tennis and squash player. Dave graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Reg. High School in 1978. He received a degree in electrical engineering from MIT in 1983. Dave was an accomplished inventor whose patented inventions brought to life his enormous creative talents. Dave saw opportunity for invention and innovation everywhere he looked. Although he was an inventor by trade, Dave was also known as a gifted photographer, gardener, and cook. He was a world traveler. He loved Chinese food and opened his door to all for his many BBQ's. Dave leaves many friends, all of whom were drawn to him by his kind disposition, his sense of humor, his compassion for his fellow man, and for his love of life. Preceded in death by his cherished father, Alfred D. Hoch, Dave leaves his loving mother, Carole K. Hoch of Charlestown, and his devoted siblings Alan Hoch of Groton, Jonathan Hoch of Lincoln and Carole Lee de Jong of Weston. He also leaves 7 nieces and nephews, all of whom loved Uncle Dave. A memorial will be held in his memory on September 15th at 3pm at the Lincoln Cemetery on Lexington Rd.