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Charles J. Hoffmeister Jr., 82, of Colonie, NY, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home on April 3, 2026. Born in Troy, he was the son of the late Mary and Charles J. Hoffmeister Sr.
Charles grew up in Troy, was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and received his Bachelors from Siena College. He spent his career at the NYS Comptroller’s Office retiring in 2003 as the Assistant Director of Data Processing.
Charles - known to family and friends as Charlie and “Poppy” - was an avid skier and a talented gardener. He took great pride in growing both vegetables and flowers, and his yard was admired by all for its beauty. Charlie loved his children and grandchildren fiercely. Charlie could often be found at his grandchildren’s events which included soccer, basketball and musicals. He was their biggest supporter.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. Hoffmeister; his daughter Sandra Roche (Edward); his son David Hoffmeister (Heidi); and by Patricia’s children Kerry Rubin (Brian) and Danielle Rapp. He was the proud Poppy to Katie, Aiden, Andrew, Aidan, and Chloe, as well as Patricia’s grandchildren Connor and Jared.
He will also be missed by his siblings Robert Hoffmeister (Terry) and William Hoffmeister (the late Tove).
Charlie is predeceased by his siblings Donald Hoffmeister and Joan Weglarz (the late Hank)
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North East Regional Food Bank online at give.regionalfoodbank.net
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Colonie
New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Colonie
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