Obituary of Paulette M. Hoffman

Paulette M. Hoffman of Poughkeepsie entered into rest on Monday, February 22, 2016 at home. She was 67. Daughter of the late Mercedes and Albert Pisano, she was born on July 16, 1948 in Brooklyn. She married the love of her life, Daniel P. Hoffman on November 7, 1971 at Good Shepherd Church in Brooklyn; Dr. Hoffman survives at home. Paulette worked at the Community Nursery School of Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church for 15 years. Her commitment, dedication, integrity, quiet leadership and above all, her devotion to the children touched the lives of many families throughout the years. She loved taking care of children, her home and her husband, Dan. She was the center of her family and had a special bond with each of her children. She will always hold a special place in the hearts of her husband, children and grandchildren. Paulette was a very warm, humble, selfless and caring person. She always had the best intentions and they were always in the interest of others. She was known to be gracious and would go out of her way to make sure others were comfortable. She was always concerned how others felt. She loved unconditionally. To those who knew her she was an angel among us. In addition to her husband, Dan, Paulette is survived by her children, Lisa Schaller and her husband, Jeff of Rochester, Mark Hoffman and his wife, Kathleen of Westtown, Robert Hoffman and his wife, Milena of White Plains, and Scott Hoffman and his wife, Cristina of Poughkeepsie; grandchildren, Jessica Mercedes Schaller, Morgan Paige Schaller, Jason Daniel Schaller and Brandon Hunter Hoffman; mother-in-law, Jessie Hoffman; sister, Roberta Diggins and her husband Matt; brother-in-law, Michael Hoffman and his wife, Phyllis; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her grandson, Alexander Charles Schaller. The Hoffman Family would like to thank their supporting family and friends, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospice and the wonderful health aides. Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 26 at St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Road in Poughkeepsie. Interment will follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, South Avenue, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Paulette's name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 12741 or Hospice of Dutchess County, 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.