John Raymond Hosler

John, I think of you often. It's been almost 50 years now since we last saw one another in the apt you shared with Ron Jackson. You were a good and close friend, and will never be forgotten.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, my friend. Memories of our high school years together flood back, and I smile. RIP John. You deserve the rest.

Ruthmarie, Gary & Eileen,
My deepest sympathy to you. I hope you feel the comfort from your loving memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love from "Charlie" Valentino

I met John in 2001 working at the Macaroni Grill he was a great man and will be missed.....

Eileen and Ruthmarie, know that are thoughts and prayers are with you both. If there is anything at all that Skip or I can do, please let us know.
Debbie LaMoore

May you find comfort remembering the gift of almost 10 years you had to share with john. His life was blessed with a heart transplant, and our lives were blessed to have known him. Rest in peace John.

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Dear Hosler Family,

We extend our deepest condolences to the Hosler family. Our kids frequently talk about the heart Tx patients as "their extended family," so we grieve the loss of another family member. May the Lord surround you with His comforting arms.

Love, The Charles Canver Family

Ruthmarie & Family,
So very sorry to hear of John's passing.
I've been reading thru the other entries & I hope they are of some comfort to you all knowing how highly John was thought of. Quite a person.
Makes me wish I had more contact w/him thru the years.(from peggy)
Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
RIP JOHN !!!
Don, Rita, Peggy & Patti Bitner

John you will be missed. I know that your God son Bryan LaMarche already misses you. The kids Loved being able to some and spend time with you. The kids are also concerned with your dogs. They want to make sure that Maggy and Townsend are ok and someone is looking out for them. They loved the dogs as much as you. Little Mikey misses Lincoln the most out of the dogs and hopes that you are together in heaven now. You are loved and will be forever mmissed.

Hosler Family,
I first met Johnny at The Comedy Connection in Boston. He saw my application and saw that I was from Binghamton and took me right under his wing. From then on, a friendship grew. He taught me how to bartend and really taught me work ethic and compassion. He was very special to me and was a huge influence on my life. I hope you know that he touched so many of us from The Comedy Connection and many of the comics credit him with being instrumental in their success. We traveled the Boston/Binghamton route together a few times. He was one of those people that you could count on for ANYTHING. His advocacy for transplants has saved countless lives, please take solace in that. He will be missed by more people than you could ever realize. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

John, when life's sun sinks in the west, rest assured you have done your best. You will find sweet peace and rest in that happy home of the blessed. (Paraphrased from "Just A Closer Walk With Thee")

my friendship with john began at albany med,we became good stewarts of our gifts got together for good food barbaques and christmas partys,and always good conversation,ill see him furthur on up the road at the ht barbaque in heavan god willing

Mrs Hosler, Eileen, Gary,

I was so saddened when I learned this evening of the loss of John. I hope that you may be uplifted in your memories of his courage and determination, as well as his obvious love for his family. You all are in my prayers as you work through this cruel blow.

John was a great friend to our son Marty.

His sense of humor and loyalty will always be fondly remembered.

Rest in Peace John

I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. "Hobbit", as we called him at Oswego State, was full of life. He was a great room mate at Oswego, and also a riot to work with at a "certain" establishment on the South side of Binghamton. We had good times playing "flag" football (ouch), and Rugby (super ouch) at Owsego. He will be missed. My sincere condolences go out to his family.

A fellow 1973 graduate from Maine-Endwell, will always remember John's sense of humor, his laughter.

Ruthmarie, Gary, & Eileen:
I am so sorry. Anyone that knew John shares your loss. He was the best.

I am SO sorry to hear of John's passing. We went to high school together, and I will remember him for his wonderful sense of humor and gentleness.

John was my friend.....my friend. Love, laughter....THE WHO! He was there 4 me in 2 incredible missteps of my life, I don't know what I would have done had he not been there to slap the reality into me! He was incredibly understanding but yet....he never held back with how he felt! HE was so much fun, so giving, someone who I shall NEVER forget. I have many fond memories of a man that was giving to his friends, always there to lend an ear, and would tell you like it was whether you wanted to hear it or not. He was always honest....that's what a friend is. I will never forget the good times we had, the talks, the drives. I will never forget John & I will always cherish what he gave me. Peace my brother! I will always love you! - Cheryl

To the Hosler family my sincerest sympathy for the loss of John.He was such a kind gentle soul and a wonderful friend to our family.We will miss him dearly.

The world is a bit dimmer without John's verve for life a part of our lives. With prayers for peace, and eternal joy for his soul;
The Rev. Susan Kerr, Chaplain

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rest in peace, my Royal Order of Funsters Brother.

John, I will miss you as my golf partner in the Colonie fire dept golf tourney. I am glad to have known you. Rest in peace my friend and my condolences to your family.

So sorry to hear of John's death. I graduated from M-E with John and have many wonderful memories of those days together. His passing is just another reminder to Live Everyday to the fullest as John did. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Yancey Moore

So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Fir Na Tine - Brothers in Fire. The fire service is a special bond we will always share. John my you rest in peace.

Dear Mrs. Hosler and Family, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. He was always an especially great guy to me. I could call him up, out of the blue, and he would instantly reply with love, laughter and support. Even tho I could never influence him correctly, and we somewhat argued/laughed, about Bruins V. NYR and Boston V. NYY... he was, will always be, a great light in my life. I wish I had been able to be closer to him, sooner than this. Mrs. Hosler, You raised a great son and my thoughts and prayers are all about you and him right now. Our last conversation included you and the BMW! I will miss him greatly and dearly, and for good reason... You raised a wonderful son. All my love and sympathy to you, John, and the family/friends.