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1977
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2016
David Hoffman Obituary
A shining star has fallen on June 17, 2016 with the unexpected passing of David Edward Hoffman. Son to Norman (Karen) & Debra Hoffman. Born on July 6, 1977 David showed an enthusiasm for finding the good in the bad, the beauty in all things and the silver lining in life. Beginning in his younger years David found a passion in figuring out what made things tick by taking them apart which transpired into an affection for all technologies and ultimately into building custom computers as a trade. David also found devotion as a long standing member and Past President of the Local Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1253 in Ithaca N.Y. David's abundance of childlike innocence resonates within us all, remembering his uncanny quick wit, silly shenanigans, and so much laughter. Dave, your love light will burn eternally in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held at the Ithaca Eagles Club Aerie #1253 on Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 5:00 PM Family and Friends are welcome to attend. David was predeceased by his Brothers Norman W Hoffman, William R Brown and Mans Best Friend Malaki. He is survived by his Beloved Parents, Daughter Randy, Sister Valerie (Mark), Niece Faith (Dewey), Great Niece Violet, Nephews Damion, Lukas and Aidyn, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a plethora of friends including longtime house mate Kenneth Fiero.
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Liz Hines
June 26, 2022
Dave I can't believe you've been gone this long. We've lost a lot of ppl since you as you already know Dale passed July 4the, 2020 I still can't wrap my head around you or him. Whenever you were around you kept everyone laughing I could really use that right about now. RIP DEAR FRIEND PLEASE TELL DALE I LOVE AND MISS HIM NEXT WEEK IS GONNA SUCK. LOVE YA
Aunt Audrey
June 21, 2021
Oh how we miss your smile and your laugh!! LY!
Bart Swackhamer
February 7, 2021
I’m in total shock to see this. I haven’t spoke to David in over 20 years He was one of my closest childhood friends I recently turned forty and started reminiscing on the past friends that I have been blessed to have met and thought I should reach out and say hello How’s life? Unfortunately Dave I’ll have to wait a little longer to hear your voice again I’m so ashamed I didn’t reach out sooner love you brother you will always be in my heart
Randy Hoffman
July 15, 2016
I miss you, dad
Rest in peace David
Tina Rumsey
July 13, 2016
David, my close friend that i miss so very much! you always goofed around and made me smile & laugh and i loved that about you. All our memory's i will never forget. You were always so polite, caring & loving to me. it's going to be very hard to be without your friendship. Words can't express how much you will truly be missed.
I Love You Man! -TMomma!
Jeremy Vicedomini
June 28, 2016
David was a good friend of mine for many years and we even worked at the same job for a while it's not right you had to go my friend going to miss you bro rest in peace
Mike Nichols
June 28, 2016
Norm,
My heart-felt condolences for your loss. Although I moved south many years ago I have fond memories of watching David play and grow whenever I visited.
Brenda Walawender
June 28, 2016
David , Going to miss your sweet smile,your thoughtful ways. helping with computor. God bless you my nephew. Forever in my heart. your at peace now. Happy Birthday July 6th. Love always . Aunte Brenda and Brian W.
Brenda Walawender
June 28, 2016
David , I will miss your sweet smile, and your funny ways. Never thought it would end like this. God be with you. You were good at computers. You were a good nephew. Happy Birthday! July 6 th. We love you always. Your Aunte Brenda W.
Melanie Williamson
June 27, 2016
David, although we lost touch growing up as our family often does. I always wondered where you were and how you were doing. Forever will cherish our childhood memories. Will miss you my sweet cousin. Love, Mel
Angie Riley
June 27, 2016
I will never forget growing up as a young child with Valerie and David. The two babysat me on and off through my younger years. Val mostly. When David would he'd teach me new things. Such as how to blink with each eye and wiggle my eyebrows up an down simultaneously. He also taught me the importance of a seatbelt. While we would drive around Douglas road in his field car. One quick press of the breaks and I lost my first tooth. An acquired who knows what number bloody nose. He'd always stop to ask if I was alright and if I wanted to keep riding. My answer was always yes. He was a quick witted, funny goof ball. Whom was only taken seriously when the situation granted. He was fun, caring and loving. He will be missed and my fun memories will never falter. Thank you for the fun memories and the great talks as a young teen. You are missed.
Dale and Liz King
June 27, 2016
Dave, life will never be the same without you. You were a true friend to all who knew you, your smile, your laughter, your loyalty are all going to be missed tremendously by all who know you. We will never understand why you were taken so soon. We love you Dave and we will miss you every single day.
Lisa Burgess
June 27, 2016
Dave you are deeply missed and loved. RIP my friend <3
Patty Lockwood-Armstrong
June 27, 2016
Even though our paths never crossed again in many years. David was a nice guy with a kind soul. RIP David. Sorry for the families loss.
Peggy Huntington
June 27, 2016
The Hoffman Family, My Sincere Condolences on the passing of David. With Deepest Sympathy. Peggy Huntington
Audrey Hoffman
June 26, 2016
David, God has gained such a sweet, sweet soul. We have on the other hand lost your laughter and your ever so beautiful smiling face. We will miss that!! Things don't seem fair but it is not for us to know just why or how come. Only God knows. Just know, He will make things right. Love you with all my heart. Aunt Audrey
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