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for John Hoban
Lori Cleek Graves
September 8, 2012
To Mr. and Mrs. Hoban, BillE and Karen,
I was saddened to hear that John left this world. He is missed. He was a dear friend to me and I will always be grateful for his kindness, his positive attitude that he always embraced and shared, his strength, fearlessness, perseverance, and his awesome sense of humor. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Lisa Masucci
September 8, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hoban,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good friend during high school and someone I always looked forward to seeing when we were home from college. We lost touch after that, but I'm sure he remained as friendly, kind and wonderful as he was all those years ago.
With my deepest sympathy,
Lisa Masucci
Tom McCoy
September 3, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Hoban, Karen, Bill & JJ:
I am very sorry to learn of John's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
John was such a positive person. He was great to be around. There is no surprise how successful he was in working with others.
From the time I met John at Saint Tim's, to Watterson, the yellow mustang, TEC 17, UC, playing golf and hanging out with Steve; we had some very good times.
I will think of John and remember these times often.
Rita Pagura
September 2, 2012
Dear Mr. & Mrs Hoban, Karen and Billy and all the Hoban Children.
There wasn't a time that John didn't come to the Pagura home that he didn't have a smile on his face and something humorous to say to make anyone laugh that was in the same room with him. I had 6 girls and Stephen my only son who had John as a best friend during Waterson days and all the time he was in college up to today. One thing I loved about him was his Donald Duck impersonation which he entertained all of my younger children. I worked for a few year for CPS and I would come hom a lay on the couch for my nap after work and John would always ask me if he came in that night to get Steve. "Mrs. Pagura" would you like to have a "Martini"....It's about that time. He knew I loved Martinis and what a good one he would make and we would sit a solve all the worlds problems until his buddy got ready to go out. I cried when I heard the news but I know he is in a better place .... no more suffering, no more tears ....and a perfect left-handed basketball shot and also the most perfect golf game he will ever have. I will have a mass said from The Pagura Family and blessings on all of the Hoban Family. Fondly, Mrs. Rita Pagura
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Cecil Murphy
August 31, 2012
Mr & Mrs Hoban & Family.
I am very sorry to hear of Johns' passing. I enjoyed working with John and your family at COBF.
dale donovan
August 31, 2012
1977 was a year that i got to spend a lot of time with john. I met his loving family. He was my best man in my wedding.l will forever remember his smile and positive attitude.to the Hoban family l am sorry for your loss.
Denise Perez Heskamp
August 31, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hoban, Karen & Philip, Billy & Linda, MC, and "the boys,"
I remember John's infectious smile and love of a good time. He was a gentleman through and through. I know he touched many lives- he did mine. May God's peace and strength be with you at this difficult time.
dale donovan
August 31, 2012
1977 was a year that i got to spend a lot of time with john. I met his loving family. He was my best man in my wedding.l will forever remember his smile and positive attitude.to the Hoban family l am sorry for your loss.
Tom Naderhoff
August 31, 2012
Mr & Mrs Hoban, Billy, & Karen,
I feel lucky to of grown up knowing such a great guy & good family. John was always fun to be around. He was genuine & his disposition never changed. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
And yes... I will always remember that fade away jump shot & Mrs. Hoban's cooking.
John and Cecilia Downey
August 30, 2012
Dear Hoban Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We shared our high school years with John and remember his great smile, his kind way and his unstoppable jump shot! We feel blessed to have known him and pray that your grief will be lessened by the knowledge that he lives still, unburdened, with his Lord and God.
John & Patti Barton
August 30, 2012
Lynn & Bill, We extend to you our deepest sympathy. John was a dear, sweet soul. I'll always remember having your three kids for dinner one night. I served sloppy joes, and John couldn't get enough. Every time I make them now, I think of John. You two can be very proud of what a wonderful young man you raised. We're so happy to have known him.
Ann Foster Miller
August 30, 2012
John was the perfect customer, and a wonderful, endearing friend. His perspective was always uplifting and inspiring. He will be so missed by so many. I can hear John's voice on the phone: "Annabelle!...". I miss you J.P.
August 30, 2012
Dear John Hoban's Family,
A Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul John P. Hoban, on October 24 at 12pm, with the simpathy of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Beaufort, SC.
Sean Cleary
August 29, 2012
Dear Hoban Family-
John was always an upbeat and friendly guy. He was also one of the smoothest shooting lefties I've ever seen on a basketball court. I remember former Watterson basketball coach Tim Pond working with John on his jump shot just outside the Eagles gym-when he was in the eighth grade at St. Tim's. Not a common practice, but then again, John was not a common guy. I'm so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Bill Cleary
August 29, 2012
Hoban Family,
Though John was in my older brother Sean's class way back in high school, John was always kind to me. Just a really nice guy and someone I looked up to. John had, as Sean said a silky smooth jumper, great golfer, great smile and as I remember an excellent dresser. Remember the good thoughts of JPH.
Mick Rieser
August 29, 2012
Dear Bill, Lynn, Karen and Billy, I am so saddened at the loss of John. I have nothing but good memories of our golfing days and get togethers and will miss his smile, wonderful sense of humor and kindness. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Tom bender
August 29, 2012
Class act ;good guy always smiling and up beat. John sail on,the prayer candle is lit.
Jennifer (Skinner) King
August 29, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Hoban, Karen, and Billy,
It has been many years since I have seen John but my memories of our friendship and time spent together remain vivid and warm. I remember playing Hearts on on the floor in your living room talking and laughing, studying French together almost nightly, counseling each other about the struggle of the day, and just being the best of friends - not just neighbors. I loved John and feel blessed that he was in my life for a time. I'm sure he is entertaining the heavens with his "Donald-Duck speak", sense of humor, and infectious smile. His memory will remain in my heart. God bless you all.
Rotary Club of the Lowcountry
Charlotte Gonzalez
August 29, 2012
John was a wonderful, kind, caring person and will be missed terribly by his Rotarian family and all who knew him.
Julie (Jules) Whitis Davis
August 29, 2012
Dear Bill & Lynn,
I have lots of good memories working with you guys at COBF for all of those years. John was truely a great guy. I can still hear him saying "there were 2 men in a boat and the oars leaked". You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 29, 2012
John was the best friend a person could ever have. We had the best of times together and I will miss him greatly. We have the family and John in our prayers.
Steve Pagura Columbus Ohio
Loni Gordon
August 28, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hoban, Karen, Bill and JJ,
I have very fond memories of John from all the years growing up and spending time at your home in the early and mid 70's. He always had kind words and always had a smile. I can still picture him driving that yellow mustang with a smile on his face. My heart aches for your loss. May you draw strength from each other and from your memories of him.
Sending love, thoughts and prayer to you all,
Loni (Walstad) Gordon
Chuck Raynot
August 28, 2012
John was a good friend and a wonderful Rotarian. He was always interested and interesting. I will miss his fellowship greatly.
Joan Hurray
August 27, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Hoban, Karen, and Bill,
My heart and all my prayers go out to all of you. John was a special part of my life and I will always remember his charismatic smile, his focus on making people laugh, his determination to be successful and his ability to talk like Donald Duck. He gave me lots of self confidence and determination. He probably never knew what a positive impact he had on my life.
I wish I could do more to celebrate his life.
Love, Joan (Hutson) Hurray
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