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John Hoch Obituary
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After a loving and fulfilling life on earth, John, our beloved father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin, has passed into his eternal rest. He will be greatly missed by all whom he touched with his wisdom and love. John was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary (Tzivanis) Hoch; his parents, Anthony and Mary Hoch; and his brother, George Hoch. He is survived by his sons, John (wife, Patty), Goose Creek, S.C. and Chris (life partner, William Kalish), Sarasota, Fla.; sisters, Anna Mae Kaminsky and Helen Charnetsky; brother, Tony Hoch; in addition to many beloved in-laws. John was a Korean War Veteran, an IBM employee for over 40 years, and a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was an avid golfer with many years of volunteer service to the BC Open. He will most probably be remembered by friends, family, and neighbors as "the lawnmower repair guy up the street".
Per John's final wishes, his choice for rest was cremation with his ashes to be placed beside his loving wife, Mary. A Memorial Service and Interment will be conducted on May 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., St. Michael's Cemetery in Binghamton, N.Y.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hoch
DON HUDSON
May 9, 2008
A FRIEND FROM THE COUNTRY CLUB
Penny-Kevin Kaminsky
April 25, 2008
Uncle John was a person who would give his right arm for you. He had a very wonderful and full life. He was someone to look up to, even the kids! If you had a problem he knew and would listen. He was very wise. I am sure all the people whom he touched will miss him!
Walt and Connie Klimash
April 20, 2008
John and Mary were old and dear friends of ours. We are sad to hear of his passing .
Ed Gavin
April 20, 2008
To the Hoch family - I have had the pleasure of John and George's friendship for many years. At work, on the golf course, etc. As I drove around the corner of Lee and N. Knight I would stop or wave to John at work repairing engines. I missed seeing him when he went south for the winter. Now that his work is done, may he have holy rest and peace!
WILLIAM & JOANNE WILSON
April 16, 2008
CHRIS ,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Kaminsky
April 13, 2008
As we all must know, Uncle Johnny was a very beloved and great man. He was a talented golfer, lawnmower repair man, and had a knack for survival and strength. The fondest memories are of him in church singing right beside me almost every Sunday. It is still a shock to know he is gone, but I know he is now one of God's angels, and a guardian by my side for always. He will stay in my heart forever.
Dana & Alicia Kaminsky
April 13, 2008
Uncle John was a very talented person. He was god at a lot of different trades. I learned a lot of very important values, and how to fix small engines from him. He will be missed by me and my wife.
PETER DAVID BOLAN
April 7, 2008
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Bev Hazelton & Cara, & Ida Dedio
April 6, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Mike Lemmon
April 1, 2008
Sorry to hear of John's passing. He was also my manager at the IBM Homestead in the late 70's. Great guy to work with. Our prayers are with you.
William Tzivani
March 31, 2008
I am saddened to hear about Uncle John's passing. I have great love and respect for him and the devotion and care he lovingly gave to Aunt Mary who was my father's sister. Bill Tzivani
Ron Wahila
March 31, 2008
I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a good friend of mine and like a father. We always stopped by each other's house and we talked and joked and he helped me thru many hard times with his friendship. We both had a common interest in fixing things and he was always there when I needed help and advice. I'm sure he is heaven right now fixing something. I will truly miss my buddy John. He was a good Man!!
Nicole Deering
March 31, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jacques Doyle
March 30, 2008
John was a good friend for over 50 years. He was considerate, kind, and reliable, and I am going to miss him.
Michael Alan Kaminsky
March 30, 2008
Uncle John and Aunt Tizzy are the examples of how to live life. Aunt Tizzy was always more worried about the small things that where going on in my life while she dealt with MS every day of hers. My uncle John showed me patents and what understanding was all about. He and I both had the same passions, golf and anything that required gas to run. My fondest memories are playing golf with him and my uncles Tony and George and the look on his face when we got the MGA to run after he rebuilt the engine himself. I love both of them like my own parents and I miss them.
Sandy Alt
March 29, 2008
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I was one of his many secretaries at IBM. John was always very kind and polite to everyone. My sympathy goes out to the family.
Peg Kosecher
March 29, 2008
My deepest condolences goes out to the family. Mr. Hoch was a wonderful gentleman and will truly be missed. Heaven received it's newest angel to watch over all of us. God Bless him.
Laurie Tokarsky
March 28, 2008
We were very sadden to hear the loss of our cousin John Hoch. He was a good man & father & friend.
We wish all the best & lots of Love to his family at this time.
Love, Paul, Laurie & Alex Tokarsky
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Jim Griffin
March 27, 2008
Iam going to miss John very much. I have played poker with him for the last 11 years once every month and He was a real gentleman and a great poker player. You Brothers have lost a wonderful father and also your best friend. May God give you strength during this difficult period.
Gabriel Cicciarelli
March 27, 2008
I am saddened to hear of Johns passing....I was the IBM photographer. John was a great man..We had a lot of good conversations....John ,you keep the kitchen going up there...We will so you some day....God Bless
Joe Merrette
March 27, 2008
MY wife and I are saddend by the loss of John. MY wife knew him from school. And I knew from work at IBM. Both at the Homestead and the Ed Ctr. He was trully one of the nice guys. The world is a little less without John.
Leonard Szachara
March 27, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy. John was my first manager when I started with IBM in 1961 and he helped me through some trying times. As a manager he made my start with IBM better. As a friend he made my life better. Heaven's gain is the world's loss.
Marlene Hoover
March 26, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about your father John.You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John Sharak
March 26, 2008
John & Chris
I was deeply saddened to read of your Dad's passing. I fondly remember playing golf when he posted his "record 77" score at IBM with Phil Fox, Gene Ash and me those many years ago.
I will also miss those friendly stops he made at my house during his summers at home here in Endwell.
March 26, 2008
I will miss John..Was in the Army with him..Charles.C. Sickmon
Donald Smith, Jr.
March 26, 2008
I have known John for many years. He was my manager at the IBM Homestead. You all are in my thoughts and prayers for endurance through these difficult days. May God's Blessings be yours in the coming days.
Paula Norton (Tatusko)
March 26, 2008
So sorry to hear about your father, John & Chris. I have such fond memories of my babysitting days, you guys had 2 wonderful parents. We will try to get to the cemetery in May to pay our respects and to see you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may your father's memory be eternal. My parents send their sympathy to you also.
Ralph Cowgill
March 26, 2008
Winnie and I and our family were saddened to hear about the death of our friend John Hoch, We have many pleasant memories of Mary and John and treasured their friendship.
Ralph and Winnie Cowgill
Ted Bates
March 26, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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