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DOROTHY HOEFER Obituary

HOEFER--Dorothy G., on March 4, 2011 at her home in Bronxville, New York after a long illness at the age of 96. She had a wonderful life. She was preceded in death by her parents Dorothy Micolino and Henry John Gucker of New York City and husband Richard A. Hoefer. Her two sons Robert Waring Hoefer and wife Shannon Brandon Hoefer of Mahopac New York, and Dr. Richard Anderson Hoefer and wife Dr. Elizabeth Ann Harden of Newport News, Virginia survive her. She has two grandchildren Jaime Brandon Hoefer, and David Brandon Hoefer. Dorothy was a native New Yorker and resident of Bronxville, New York, for over 50 years. She was a member of the Reformed Church in Bronxville, and a long time member of Siwanoy Country Club. An avid golfer and reader she had many interests. She was also a Philanthropist, and developed the Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, at the center in Newport News Virginia, which bears her name. Funeral Services will be held at the Reformed Church of Bronxville on Monday, March 7 at 11am. Interment to followed at The Kensico Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to The Dorothy G. Hoefer Comprehensive Breast Center Foundation at the Sentara Health Foundation, 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite 308 Norfolk, Virginia 23502.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 5, 2011.

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Linda Silver

March 8, 2011

Rick and Betsy,

I am sorry for your loss. I remember many phone conversations with Mrs. Hoefer while Dr. H was in the middle east.

Marian Barnard

March 7, 2011

Dear Rick, Betsy, Bobby & Shannon: My sincerest condolences for your loss. Aunt Dotty was such a wonderful woman. I will always be grateful for having known her.

Patty Millo

March 6, 2011

Rick and Betsy, Frank and I are so sorry for your loss. We will miss Aunt Dotty terribly. She was one of a kind and I have some of the best memories spent with her learning many interesting and fascinating things. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time.

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Danelle Kensbock

March 6, 2011

God Bless you, Aunt Dotty, we have our very fond memories, which we cherish. Here is your picture taken in 1921 with Mommy.

Laura Bateman

March 6, 2011

Dr. Hoefer and Dr Harden,

My condolences on your loss.

Kathy Byrd

March 5, 2011

Dr Hoefer
Sorry to read of your loss. I didn't know your mom but I know she raised a good son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Good Bless You

Betty Joyner

March 5, 2011

I did not personnally know your Mother but I have benefited from the services at the Breast Center baring her name. I lost my mother on 12/31/10 she was 93 yrs. young. She was a nurse at Riverside where she retired after 25 yrs. They were from a great generation and left us a heritage that we can be proud of. Their generation was one of a kind and will never be duplicated. May your memories of your mother last you a lifetime as her generous spirit will last forever and continue to help many. My prayers are with you and your family. Betty

rona altschuler

March 5, 2011

Dear Rick
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Your mother will always have a presence with us all in our Breast Center in her name. I am sure she was so proud of you for all the good you do for others and you have her memories to guide you the rest of your life. I lost my father last year, he was 94 years old and like your mom part of the greatest generation. Peace and comfort to you and your family.
Fondly, Rona Altschuler

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