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HOFFMAN Robert F. Hoffman, 78, of Estero, FL, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Bob was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He had been a resident of Estero since 1998 coming from Columbus, OH. He was born October 16, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Fred and Frances (Allen) Hoffman. He was a member of Our Lady of Light Catholic Community in Estero. He was a former communications traffic manager for AT&T; and taught at Bliss College and The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. He was past president of the Columbus Transportation Club and a former Grand Knight and a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He is predeceased by his brother Fred Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Arlene A. Hoffman of Estero, FL; daughter, Barbara A. (William) Langel of Etna, OH; son, John R. (Tony Leondis) Hoffman of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Raymond (Betty) Hoffman of Conway, SC; and sister-in-law, Julie Hoffman of Brooklyn, NY; three grandchildren, Bethanne (Keith) Barrows, Matthew Langel and Kristine Langel; and one great-grandson, Kaden Barrows. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Light Catholic Community, 19680 Cypress View Dr., Ft. Myers, FL with Rev. Fr. Hugh J. McGuigan, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hope Hospice, Joanne's House, 27200 Imperial St., Bonita Springs, Fl 34135. Arrangements by SHIKANY'S BONITA FUNERAL HOME, (239) 992-4982.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Dec. 3, 2009.

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Wanda & Gil Jacobs

December 5, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 4, 2009

Dear Arlene and Family,
Marie called and told us of Bob's passing. We send you and all your family our sincerest condolences. We will always remember Bob as a great guy and have a mental picture of him singing away happily at one of your great gatherings. May you find comfort and strength together as a family. Jack and Judy Allamanno

December 4, 2009

Arlene - Nancy Vento e-mailed me about your husband passing away. I want to add my condolences to you and your family and I pray for God's comfort and encouragement to all of you during this time and in the days to come. Pam Muller

Janet Angle Hern

December 4, 2009

Arlene and Family:

Bob was my teacher at Bliss College in 1983. If it were not for Bob Hoffman, I would not be in the transportation business today! To him, I will forever be grateful! I am so fortunate to have known him and to have been able to see him again at the 2008 CTC annual dinner. He will be so missed by all of us. We have memories of his constant smile and his forever sense of humor. If he took life very seriously, he never let on. He was just a truly wonderful man. May those wonderful memories be always near to you and give you comfort.

December 3, 2009

Dear Mrs. Hoffman and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Robert. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country
so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Blue Star Mothers
Columbus, OH

December 3, 2009

Dear Arlene, Barb and Bill, John and Tony,grandchildren and great grandson, Bob was such a great guy, interesting and fun and he could sing too! Also his stories about Brooklyn and the Dodgers (Rothman's suits - Hit sign, Get suit!) We always were sure of having a good time when we were with Bob. We will miss him and our hearts go out to you who will miss him even more. Lots of Love, Arlene and Joe

Annette Truex

December 3, 2009

Barb, Bill & family,
We are so sorry to hear of you Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember the sleepovers at their home in Pataskala. Your Dad was so nice and always had a smile on his face. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love to all,
Annette & Jack Truex

December 3, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed my visits and times with Bob, playing Golf and breaking bread. Bob was always a happy person in dealing with his friends. He was always glad to see you... my sympathy to Bob's wife and family. JMJ............David Verbance Sr.

Annette Truex

December 3, 2009

Barb, Bill and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.I will always remember the sleepovers at your parents home in Pataskala.Your Dad was so nice and always had a smile on his face. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.We send our love and sympathy to you and your family,
Always,
Annette & Jack Truex

Marta Muphy-Raines

December 3, 2009

Our deepest sympathy.
KAS Express, Inc. (CTT)

December 3, 2009

Bob was always a fun guy to spend time with. We have many memories of good times. Our deepest sympathy to Arlene and family. We will miss him.

Love Franand Frank

December 3, 2009

Arlene and family,
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing; he was a wonderful person and strong advocate of The CTC and education. We will miss him but send our love and sympathy to you and your family.
The Columbus Transportation Club Inc.

December 3, 2009

Dear Arlene, Liam and I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were fortunate to have had some great times with you and Bob in Florida, L.A, Hawaii and have such lovely memories of Bob he was such a sweet and gentle man - those crazy corny jokes followed by that chuckle, great times.
Love,
Moya

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