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Geoffrey H. Zoref

1981 - 2021

Geoffrey Zoref Obituary

Geoffrey H Zoref was born on June 14,1981 in Washington DC and died at peace in his home on February 28, 2021 after a long battle with addiction. He leaves behind his mother, Ellen Zoref, of Simsbury, CT; father Steven I Zoref and his wife Jamie of Boynton Beach, FL; and sister Amanda Zoref and her wife Nora Wilcox of West Tisbury, MA along with his adorable nephew Mica and niece Esme. Geoff graduated from Simsbury High School in 2000 and went on to college at Ithaca University, later transferring and graduating from Cornell University. He was a voracious reader, trilingual, and whip smart. He spent time in New York, Spain, Israel, and Washington, DC. Geoff will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, though deep and complex and not without suffering. We love you forever and will miss you dearly. Due to COVID-19 funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to Toivo(toivocenter.org)or Advocacy Unlimited (advocacy unlimited.org)

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Bob Sabin

July 12, 2022

To Ellen, Steve and Amanda. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Son and Brother.

He was a beautiful soul and may all your loving memories eventually replace the grief in your heart. It will pass and your Love will continue. Heaven will be the place for reunion for all of us one day. Meanwhile he has some great grandparents to guide in his spiritual journey.

Juan Pablo ramirez

March 26, 2021

Fuimos amigos en Madrid. Gran persona. Buen amigo. Una persona muy inteligente y noble, además de amable. Que en paz descanse.

Ezra Nobrega

March 8, 2021

We worked together on so many projects, he was always fun to be around, and was one of the most curious and kindest people I know. He will be missed, and my condolences to his family.

Rest in peace

Harvey H Rosenblum

March 5, 2021

May Geoffrey 's memory always be of a blessing.

Houssem

March 4, 2021

We used to talk from time to time, helping each other with Holberton programming projects. Geoff was a very patient, cool and helpful guy. I was really sad when I heard that he passed away.
May he rest in peace & all my condolences to his family and dear ones.

Houssem

March 4, 2021

We used to talk from time to time, helping each other with Holberton programming projects. Geoff was a very patient, cool and helpful guy. May he rest in peace & all my condolences to his family and dear ones.

Faith Rosenberg

March 3, 2021

Rest in Peace

Marico & Patrick Sharkey

March 3, 2021

Dear Geoff, we will miss seeing you at family gatherings. You were always so nice to our boys and they remember playing baseball with you in the backyard. We enjoyed your warm personality and you will always be remembered.

Love & peace,
Marico, Patrick, Kaiyo, and Sora

Jill VanVoorhis

March 3, 2021

Geoffrey, you were loved. RIP

Arthur

March 3, 2021

To the memory of my friend Geoff. I've only know you for a year and a half but you were a good friend to me and so many others. In that timespan we both learned and taught eachother in different ways whether it be through tech or mututal interests. I'll always remeber those first couple of weeks where you, me, and Ezra would work together as a trio to help and learn about the latest assignment. You were fun to work and talk with during long projects. You even helped me with my self confidence at one point. Even when we entered year two we'd still talk occasionally to catch up with eachother. You were a gem of a human being and it's sad to see you go. I'll never forget those good time. You've helped no only me, but our peers in their education. Thank you Geoff. We'll miss you!

Anna & Jack Rosenberg

March 3, 2021

May Geoff’s soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life and his memory ever be for a blessing. Love cousins Anna & Jack Rosenberg

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kael

March 3, 2021

I met you only once, in a PLD. We help each other understand a problem in the code. You gave me a good impression. In fact, you were always active on the slack channel helping others. I would have liked to know more about your situation, and thus help you in time. I will pray for you and your family.

Sincerely: an almost unknown from Colombia

Gareth

March 3, 2021

Rest In Peace Geoff. We only spoke a couple times, but I knew you were a good man and a talented programmer whose friendship I appreciated. My deepest condolences to the Zoref family.

Leslie and Rudy Richardson

March 3, 2021

Geoffrey..Geoffrey..Geoffrey...a tragedy...so many memories of you growing up..Rudy and I share grief with the family. We are truly heartbroken. No more pain.Ellen, Rudy and I will always be there for you and the kids. Hope to hug you soon....

Robin Gebrian

March 2, 2021

May his gentle soul and brilliant mind stay with you all and help guide your path as you go on with your lives.. I’m sure he would want that for you . My thoughts are with your whole family .

John Knight

March 2, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the entire Zoref family on this tragic loss. I am a Holberton classmate of Geoff's and just finished working on a project with him. He was a very sweet, kind and generous person. He will be sorely missed.

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