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Nicholas Hoover Obituary
Thompson, CT - Sr. Airman Nicholas J. "Nick" Hoover, USAF, 23, died Sunday, July 12, 2015 in El Paso, TX where he was stationed while serving in the United States Air Force.
He leaves his father, Webster Police Department Detective Sergeant James T. Hoover and his stepmother Heidi Hoover of Thompson; his mother, Kathleen F. (Otto) Bullard and his stepfather Donald Bullard of Worcester, MA; a sister, Kellie Hoover and her boyfriend Nicholas Rybacki of Brooklyn, CT; 2 half-brothers, Adam Bullard and Joey Bullard; a stepbrother, Timothy Rumrill of Danielson; a stepsister, Andrea Rumrill of Putnam; his grandfathers, John Joyce, Sr. of Dudley, MA and Neal Otto of Middleboro, MA; an uncle, John Joyce Jr. and his wife Faith of Webster, MA; an aunt, Beth Hoover, also of Webster, MA; an aunt Karen Otto; an uncle mark Otto; 3 nieces, Gracie Rybacki, and Savannah and Brianna Rumrill; and 3 cousins, Madeline Joyce, Joshua Gomes and Zachary Remillard. He also leaves his beloved dogs, Anna Belle and Jessica.
He was born on June 17, 1992 in Putnam and attended Saint Anne's Elementary School in Webster, MA. He graduated from Ellis Tech in Killingly in 2010, having studied auto collision repair.
Nick joined the Air Force in 2011 and graduated from the "School House" at Hulbert Air Field in Florida as a TACP (Tactical Air Control Party). He was currently assigned to the 7th ASOS "Hustlers" as a JTAC (Joint Terminal Air Controller) at Fort Bliss, TX. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, but most of all he loved going to the GYM and working out with his buddies.
Nick was loved by everyone in his life, and, as his family has come to learn, that number was astronomical. His personality and smile could brighten anyone's day. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, sometimes without them ever asking. He liked to present himself with a tough guy persona, but inside he was a kind and gentle person. Nick will be missed by many and forgotten by none.
The funeral, with full military honors, will be held Friday, July 24, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster, MA, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street, Webster, MA. Burial will be private. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, July 23, in the funeral home. Memorials in his name may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Hoover
February 6, 2019
he was good man.
James Hoover
August 7, 2015
Thank you everyone for you kind words and prayers. Nick truly was a great kid and a good man. He served his country and his family very well and I will miss him til the day I die. I hope he knows how much we love and miss him. Rest in peace son.
Love
Dad
Michael Raucci
August 4, 2015
Dear Jim + Family sorry for your loss.my thoughts are with you.
Dennis Bouchard
July 27, 2015
Dear Jim & family,
Our sincere sympathies, and prayers are with you at this most difficult time .
Dennis & Elaine Bouchard
Chrys Zarazinski
July 25, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Linda & Scott Horanzy
July 24, 2015
Heidi, Jim & family,
We are so very, very sorry for your loss.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 24, 2015
I don't usually write in the guest book of someone I didn't know but as a parent of a young airman my heart lead me to on this one. First off, my condolences to all of Nicholas' family and friends. May you find strength through the love and support of each other. Second, a "Thank You" to Nicholas for your service to our country. May you forever be watching over your loved ones. Blessed be young sir, may you now wear the wings of Angels...
The Odgers Family
Mr. Tristum Darby
July 24, 2015
"Lead me into quiet... into that holy place where you stand. Fill my eyes with your light and guide me away from paths of tangle and turmoil...Lord still the waters..." May the Lord be with family and friends, we are truly sorry for your loss.
Mrs. Gloria Darby
Tristum Darby MSGT USAF (Ret)
Terri Yesket
July 23, 2015
Kat you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 23, 2015
Heartbreaking...Kathy Houle
Nereida Marquez
July 23, 2015
Kat and family... Im so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Such a handsome young man, gone way too soon. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Gregg Gattis
July 22, 2015
Thank you for your service Nicholas. RIP young man. Semper Fi.
Kat my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. God Bless.
Mary Schlehofer
July 22, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of a fine young man, member of the United States Air Force, a former student of mine at Ellis Tech who holds a special place in my heart and memories. But most of all, may your family find peace in the days to come as you embrace all that Nick is to you and will be forever. RIP Nick ❤
George & Gertrude Bordua
July 22, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family....loss of a fine man.
Sandy Taft-Carriveau
July 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Nick, he was one of my sons best friends and like a second son to me! He was one of the the best kids I knew he will be missed so much but never forgotten.
Marcos Ramirez
July 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...You will be missed brother!
Doug, Patti Remillard
July 21, 2015
We are truly sorry for the loss of your son! Please know that we are thinking of your family and hope that your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
July 21, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family. May God help you find peace at this very sad time.
Ruth Perry (Graphics Unlimited)
Dawn Olsta Darche
July 21, 2015
Kathie, so sorry for the loss to your family!! Wishing you comfort.
Patty Comley
July 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family ...May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief..
Marjorie Leblanc
July 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss. I will keep the whole family in my prayers. I remember going to St. Anne's with Nick so many good times.
Rich LeBlanc
July 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoover family at this very difficult time. We share the heart break of you loss , keeping all of you in our prayers.
Rich and Wendy LeBlanc (Thompson , CT )
Karen Otto
July 20, 2015
Nick~
I love you always forever
Near and far, closer together
Everywhere I will be with you
Everything I will do for you
I love you always forever
Near and far, closer together
Everywhere I will be with you
Everything I will do for you
I love you always forever....
a neighbor
July 20, 2015
Thank you for your service to the USA. May you rest in peace. My prayers go out to your family & friends.
Steve & Debby Kasik
July 20, 2015
Jim so sorry for your loss you and your family will be in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Peggi (Murray) Corsi
July 20, 2015
Jim and Family - There are no words to ease the pain, but I would like to send you my deepest and sincerest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time.
David & Ann Lavallee
July 20, 2015
Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
David & Ann Lavallee
Kayla Sousa
July 19, 2015
Too soon nick. I know we haven't really talked since high school but you were truly a wonderful person. You're missed dearly. Rest in peace my friend
Evelyn daigle
July 19, 2015
May you rest in peace God bless you
evelyn daigle
July 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss rest in peace NICK
Maria griffin
July 19, 2015
Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace . My love & sympathy to the family .
John Hoye
July 19, 2015
Jim and Family words cannot express how I feel about your loss. There is no greater loss.
July 19, 2015
Nicholas THANK YOU for your service
July 19, 2015
God Bless.
Mary Lacasse Janwich
July 19, 2015
Jim, Heidi, Kathy and Kellie, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of your son and brother. I may not have seen Nick grow up into the amazing man that he was but I was there at the beginning to see how beautiful he was then. He will be missed but definitely not forgotten. May God bless you all.
Muriel Pontbriant
July 18, 2015
Jim.... Kellie....
Know that my prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Every Parent ~
July 18, 2015
In the arms of angels your hero shall fly for eternity. ~ In deepest sympathy,
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