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Norman Hoffman Obituary
Newfield - On Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Norman A. Hoffman, Sr., age 86 of Newfield, NY went peacefully into the arms of our Lord. He was born in New Britian, CT on June 5, 1932 the son of the late Henry and Ellen (French). He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry, Jr, (Margaret), Richard (Olga), first wife Eleanor Arnold, son Norman, Jr., grandsons: David Hoffman, Shawn Watson and Norman William Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Palmer Hoffman, children: William (Judy), Donald (Mary), Gerald (Audrey), and Yvonne (Sam) Kopf, daughter-in-law Karen (Heffron) Hoffman, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Norman married Eleanor Arnold after graduating from Newfield High School. They moved to Ludlowville where he was the Assistant Chief of the Fire Department where he earned First Responder Certification (EMT) with Alameda Ambulance. Both Eleanor and Norman worked for years at NCR. While at NCR he started a storm window and door business all while serving our country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Norman left NCR to become Security Manager at Jamesway where he met his wife Cindy Palmer. Together they left Jamesway to become owner operators with North American Van Lines where they attained Elite Status, were awarded Top Driver Team and logged over 3 million safe miles. They later went on to start a successful storage business. He loved family, food, pets, travel and all things "country". He was a gentle soul will a big heart and a keen sense of humor who will be missed by all who knew him. Calling hours will be Friday, May 24, 2019 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at the People's Baptist Church, 364 Main Street, Newfield, NY. Service will be at 2 pm followed by a Celebration of life downstairs.
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June 6, 2019
To the family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40.
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
June 6, 2019
To the family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9: 5,10) the memories we have of them become our most precious treasure. May those memories comfort you as well as Gods promise at John 6:40.
My deepest sympathy
Evelina Z
Sharon Brown
May 23, 2019
Benicki family send their love and will miss you a lot.
mike nichols
May 22, 2019
so sorry to hear of Norm sr's passing. my thiughts and prayers are with you ! he always reminded me of Fred MacMurray (the father) in the tv show "My Three Sons" !
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Ed and Kathy Zaldokas
May 21, 2019
Our deepest condolences for your loss. You probably don't know us, but my husbands uncle Lennie is aunt Olga's brother, so he was always hearing about Uncle Lennie, Uncle Dick and Norman getting together. I heard they used to have some wild times together. Your in our prayers
Theresa McKlevis
May 21, 2019
Thoughts & prayers to you & your family Yvonne.
Theresa
Dewey Dawson
May 20, 2019
To Gerry and rest of the family, I am sorry for you loss. My thoughts are with you.
Terry Leonard
May 20, 2019
NORM WAS THE REASON I started with Jamesway and stayed for 19 years when they closed. Norm was a good man and stable supporter. HE Will be missed. My sympathy to all the family. He will remain in our hearts
Heather Juett (Geiger)
May 20, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss Cindy, Bill, and Jerry! It was such an honor to take care of Norm, and I was so happy that he showed signs of recognizing me some days. I hope you all find some sort of peace along the journey of grieving. My thoughts are with you!
May 20, 2019
God received a gentle giant....he will always be remembered in my heart.. rest in peace Norm. ❤
Brenda Walawender
May 19, 2019
Norm Sr was a very special man. Sister Deb Hoffman was married to his oldest son. What I remember most is Norm was so nice to me when we had dinner at their home .Felt like Walton's family at their home in Newfield. Will be missed! Praying for all family at this time of loss.
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