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Michael Hoffman Obituary

KINGSTON Michael S. Hoffman age 24, born December 27,1983, entered into rest December 11, 2008. Michael was born in Quincy and was raised in Canton and Randolph. Michael moved to Great Barrington at 16 and attended Eagleton School. He returned to Randolph briefly before moving to Carver and then Kingston. Michael loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved riding his bike and playing baseball. Michael had a wonderful sense of humor and a smile for everyone he met. Michael will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Beloved son of Susan (Rosen) & Ivan Hoffman of N.C. Brother of Shaun Hoffman of N.Y. & Rachel Hutson & her husband Chris of S. Dartmouth. Uncle of Jonathan & Mikey Hutson. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday morning at 11 am. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of ones choice.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 13, 2008.

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Ross Family

December 7, 2024

as the years have gone by, we remember you, look lovingly at your photos and at the good times....you are never forgotten,your bravery is our life"s lessons and we are grateful for the music,dancing and fun we had with you..peace to family and friends.

Hubert Smith

September 14, 2024

Miss you buddy

esther ross

December 7, 2020

Always remembered, always loving a song, a party and a dance...loved by family, friends and so many ...a real champ...great caregivers in his life, a blessing...we must keep his spirit in our own lives..he taught us this.
RIP. Love, The Ross Family

Michael Daly

January 9, 2009

What can truly be said about Michael's spirit and character? Too many words flood my mind, all representitive of the kind of person the majority of humans will never be. He was passionate about life, strong in will, just in character it truly pains me to have to be doing this right now as, many emotions i am feeling i always thought would be felt at a much later date. I love you Michael your a great person and i feel that you are alive right now in all of us. I remember such joy you not only brought my brother joey but, the joy must also have been felt in everyone you came into contact with. You are far stronger than i could ever hope to imagine. You retained this innocence that most souls lose in just a matter of years, and that twinkle that had always been in your eyes i know still shines on in heaven.
To Michaels parents i cant say that i know the pain you are going through, for doing so would simply be a misguided lie. I cannot imagine how you folks feel however i can instead empathize with you and send my prayers in your direction! God bless you guys and i will surely be praying not only for you, but with you.

Sincerely, Michael Daly.

Joe Daly

January 4, 2009

Michael was a great friend to be around. He was a very good game player and he was a good friend to watch a movie with. Michael was like my best friend forever and he will be missed.
Love Joe

Marie Daly

January 4, 2009

Dear Susan and Ivan,

As I think of Michael, the following from the poem "I'm Free" comes to mind: "If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy."

Remembering you Michael is truly a pleasure and very much a joy. You have touched so many ... your smiles ... your kindnesses ...

Now, may you enjoy all that God has prepared for you ... from all ... and for all ... eternity.

See you, Michael, on the other side.

With Love, Marie Daly (Joe, Michael, Christopher, and Michelle's mom)

... and may God bless you Susan and Ivan as it is, indeed, through the two of you that we (all who have come to know Michael) are for sure and forever richer.

Michelle Hurd

January 4, 2009

Sweet Michael, I have heard so many wonderful stories about the times you and my brother Joey shared, the games the two of you would play, one where you were the dispatcher for the bus company and Joey the bus driver who would call you on the 2 way radio and you would help and guide him,also the game where you and Joe were radio talk show hosts. So much fun was had whenever Joe was with you.
You were always so polite, so kind, and always took the time to ask how I was doing, I thank you for that. You and Aaron also had some great talks on the phone, he would tell you how work was going, you were always so willing to listen.

So many peoples lives have been forever brightened because of you. Thinking of you, I smile.

Thank you Michael, thank you for your wonderful gift.

To Michael's family
Michael is an amazing spirit. He will be missed very much by those of us who have been blessed to have been touched by his life. You will be kept in my thoughts and prayers, that you have peace and comfort in the knowledge that Michaels arms will forever be wrapped around you.

Chris Daly

January 4, 2009

Michael- You will be missed. I have known as far back as I can remember. I still remember the TMNT party that you had and I made up all the posters and games and fun stuff.. I also remember all the recesses we had with at Canton Middle School. You will be missed. You will forever hold a place in the DALY family's heart and life.
To the Hoffman family- Stay strong- and even though it is sad. remember that he is not gone. He is waiting for all of us.

Kristina Huber

December 17, 2008

Dear Ivan, Susan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but so thankful to know Michael is certainly with Jesus!
I didn't really get to know you folks while we were at Adams Shore, and for a short time at Hull, but I feel privileged to have known you all, and especially Michael. You have all been through so much, and so courageously, you are very inspiring and I've prayed for you often, but now, especially.
Love in Christ,

pastor mike croft

December 16, 2008

we will always remember your son's love of jesus. He will be missed. Our hearts our sadened by our loss.love and god bless. pastor mike and sally

Norman Cardillo

December 15, 2008

See you in a while, Mike! To be absent from the body is to be present with Jesus.

Esther Ross

December 15, 2008

A beautiful tribure to a beautiful person who will be remembered always.
Love,
Esther Joe and Family

Donna Parkki

December 15, 2008

I can remember our water gun fight at the McDonalds back yard that summer how much fun Michael(your) and my Michael as they played with the water guns and how much fun I had with them! I can remember also his cowboy hat how proud he was indeed when he would wear that and how much fun he would have with his Dad at all the events. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Michael is where he always wanted to be. I will always keep you Susan and Ivan in prayer may you be close to our Lord during this time. Love in Christ Donna & Michael

Douglas Murphy

December 15, 2008

Ivan, Susan, Rachel & Shaun,

We will all miss Michael, especially the way he clowned around with everyone.

Love,

Doug, Sherry, Renee & Vicky Murphy

Maryjane Case

December 15, 2008

Ivan & Sue...so very sorry for your loss. Praise the Lord you will see him again!

Karyne LaGuerre

December 14, 2008

You were the light of my life, every morning seeing your face was the start of my day at kingston, nothing kept you down and you made sure that evey one felt at home. I will miss you, the boy's at kingston will miss you, the lady's at carver will miss you, and my family will miss you. I will tell luke "a brother from another mother said hi." you were the sun in my dark sky when I worked with you Mikey, I love you. "Yes Karyne love you, no she's not mad at you" that would be your question when you made karyne mad, my heart is crying because I know your in a better place, but I would still want you here with us. keep smiling up there, keep an eye on us down here.
Karyne

Patrice

December 14, 2008

Hoffy it was a pleasure to serve you I learned a lot from you I will always cherrish all the time that we spent together, you will always be in my thoughts and prayer. My deepest sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Hoffman, Rachel and her family you will be in my thoughts.

Peggy

December 14, 2008

"Hoffy" - You're smile, great sense of humor and love of life will be greatly missed.

Barbara Pinchera

December 13, 2008

Susan and Ivan
our prayers are with you and your family at this time
Barbara & Tony Pinchera and family

Esther, Joseph, Allyn, Jessica, Richard Ross

December 13, 2008

Dear family,
Your love, dedication, caregiving of our beloved Michael is an example for us all. Michael's bravery throughout his life and his enjoyment of dancing, music, a good time with family members, a good time with his friends is very special. He will always be remembered by all whose lives he touched, especially the lives of our family.
Love and sincere sympathy.

Tracey C

December 13, 2008

Michael will be missed, he was a great young man. God Bless. Fresenius Medical Care Plymouth-

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