Mrs. Louise M. "Squeezy" Hoffman

Mrs. Louise M. Hoffman, 67, of Portlandville, NY, died peacefully at her home New Years Eve, with her family by her side.

Mrs. Hoffman, the daughter of Louise and Thomas Doyle, was born in Brooklyn, and was a resident of Portlandville since 1969.

She was joined in marriage to her husband, Lawrence, January 19, 1957 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn.

Louise was a lifelong homemaker, who cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed holiday cooking and her many crafts, knitting, ceramics and doll making. She was also the best babysitter in the world, who would care for anyone's children who needed looking after.

Mrs. Hoffman is survived by her loving husband and lifelong friend of over 50 years, Larry and their eight children and 22 grandchildren, Lawrence and Theresa Hoffman and their children, Lewis, Lauren and Lawrence of Frankfort; Thomas Hoffman of Wells Bridge; Louise and Brian Rice and their daughters, Elizabeth, Samantha and Stephanie of Staten Island; John and Cheryl Hoffman and their sons, Johnathan and Anthony of Milford; Joseph and Glenda Hoffman and their children, Nicole and Jason of Brooklyn; Inez and Derick Brunell and their daughters, twins, Amanda and Carley and triplets, Lindsey, Emily and Micala of Fitchburg, Mass.; Elaine and Chris Ranc and their children, Christopher, Anton, William and Victoria of Voorheesville; Erika Aho and her best friend and fiancé, Doug Ives and her children, Tonya, Alexander and Joseph of Portlandville. She is also survived by one brother, Walter Doyle of Millsbrook; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home in Oneonta, on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, January 4, from Noon to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., with a funeral service at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Victor Owan, associate pastor at St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, donors@stjude.org or to the Milford Emergency Squad, Milford, NY 13807.

Friends and family may also express their condolences online at www.lhpfuneralhome.com or www.thedailystar.com

The Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home, 51 Dietz Street in Oneonta, is serving the family.