Frederick Hoffman (May 02, 1937 - December 07, 2024)

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Frederick Hoffman
  • May 02, 1937
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  • December 07, 2024

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Frederick Charles Hoffman, 87, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away December 7, 2024.  Born in Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Frederick and Eileen (Roche) Hoffman. He was a Fire Fighter/Officer for the City of Yonkers, New York Fire department for many years retiring as a Lieutenant.  In 1983 he moved from Yorktown, NY and fulfilled his dream of retiring in Florida.

Fred was a member of the International Association of Firefighters and Florida Grape Growers Association. He was an award-winning Wine maker, blogger, fisherman, gardener, and a talented handyman.  Fred was known for his kindness, storytelling and his laugh – it could be heard across a room!  Whether he was sipping wine at a formal party or having beer and peanuts on the boat, Fred had a way of making everyone feel welcome. Of course he might have been most known for his dancing – known as “Fast Freddy” to family & friends alike. Fred also loved walking on the beach or watching the sunset with Kathi from their balcony at Moontide.

He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen M Hoffman who passed away in 2014.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Alison Pellicier with her husband Felipe and Steven Basini with his wife Denise; grandchildren; Kayleigh Alice Morris, Daniel Basini and Charlie Basini; sister; Barbara Morgan and nieces Teresa Maschak and Deborah Maschak.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 15, 2024, 2-4pm at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 11am, Monday December 16, 2024 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 4000 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. FL.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations in his memory to the American Cancer Society


Service

Location:
Our Lady Star of the Sea

Date & Time:
December 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM



Visitation

Times:
December 15, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM





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  1. Arlene and Jeff Leben says:
    15 Dec 2024
    So many memories, so many laughs. We will miss you dear friend. Love you always.

  2. Christina Evento lit a candle:
    15 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 15, 2024 at 12:17:44 PM

  3. Christina Evento lit a candle:
    15 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 15, 2024 at 12:16:57 PM

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    15 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 15, 2024 at 12:30:42 PM

  5. Dave & Mickey Mitchell says:
    15 Dec 2024
    Rest in peace, Uncle Freddy☘️
    Mickey, the girls and I will cherish the memories of visiting you and Kathi at your Deland home and enjoying your amazing Christmas light display while sipping on your homemade wines! You and Kathi always treated us like family!!! You will be missed!

  6. Herb Parker lit a candle:
    14 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 14, 2024 at 12:43:35 PM

  7. Arlene and Jeff lit a candle:
    14 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 14, 2024 at 12:24:33 PM

  8. Mike and Kate Forrester lit a candle:
    13 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 13, 2024 at 12:00:10 AM

  9. Lee-Ann lit a candle:
    12 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 12, 2024 at 12:27:01 PM

  10. Tammy says:
    12 Dec 2024
    Dear Uncle Fred,
    So many wonderful memories! Love you always. Behave up there, and keep everyone laughing!
    Love, Tammy

  11. Tammy lit a candle:
    12 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 12, 2024 at 12:21:02 AM

  12. Tammy lit a candle:
    12 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 12, 2024 at 12:18:52 AM

  13. Diana Long lit a candle:
    12 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 12, 2024 at 12:57:09 AM

  14. Mario says:
    12 Dec 2024
    Great guy, loving husband and father.

  15. Catina says:
    12 Dec 2024
    Fly high Uncle Freddy. I know you’re back where You belong & Happy. ️♥️

  16. Catina lit a candle:
    12 Dec 2024
    Lit since December 12, 2024 at 12:33:27 AM

  17. Mark, Christine and Emily Matejcik says:
    12 Dec 2024
    What a wonderful, special man who will be deeply missed. Rest in peace Fred.

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