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Edward

(Joseph)

Hotez

Obituary

Edward Joseph Hotez, 89, of Bloomfield, CT passed away peacefully on Friday morning at the Hebrew Home, Bloomfield on January 9, 2015. Funeral services will held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, and he will be laid to rest with full military honors at Beth El Temple Cemetery, 51 Jackson Street, Avon, Connecticut 06001. Shiva will be held directly following his interment until 5:30pm, and thereafter from 6:45pm-9pm. Shiva services will be held at 11 Walker Lane, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117. Eddie was born on May 24, 1925 in Bronx, New York, and attended school in New York. At the age of 18 he joined the US Navy, and at the age of 19 he became one of our youngest naval officers. He was a Lieutenant in the US Navy, and served our country from 1943-1946, where he was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. He served onboard a Navy Frigate as a Navigator, Communications Officer, Gunnery Officer, and a Supply and Training Officer. After the military, he attended Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut where he received a B.S. in General Science. After Trinity College, he attended the Columbia University Business School, where in 1949 he graduated with an MBA in Marketing and Management. Eddie was a business executive, specializing in Office Management, Systems and Procedures, and Cost Controls. He began his career at the Bloomingdales executive training program in New York, New York. In 1950, Eddie married Jean Goldberg, the love of his life, and his wife of 65 years. In 1954, Eddie, Jean, and their first born son, Lawrence moved to Connecticut where Eddie became the Assistant Controller at Connecticut Blue Cross. Eddie worked in the Hartford area all his life for several companies, including the Travelers Insurance Company and the United Aircraft Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division. He also taught business and marketing courses at the University of Hartford, Central Connecticut State University, and Manchester Community College. Eddie was a beloved father, grand-father, and great grandfather, and is survived by his children, Dr. Lawrence Hotes, his wife Linda, of Sharon, Massachusetts, and their two children Alyssa and Andrew; Dr. Peter Hotes, of Houston, Texas, his wife Anne, and their four children, Matthew, Emily, Daniel, and Rachel; his daughter Elizabeth Kirshenbaum, her husband Warren, of Sharon, Massachusetts, and their children, Marissa, Sammy, and Julia; and his daughter-in-law Andrea Hotes, of West Hartford, Connecticut, and her children Gennifer Lippman, her husband, Josh of Fairfield, Connecticut and their children (his great grandchildren) Ross and Noah; and Todd Hotes, of New York, New York. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Dr. Richard E. Hotes in 2003, which was a seminal heartbreaking event in his life of devotion to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.

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From: david hendel

From pembroke pines, fl

Posted On: January 11, 2015

dear jean and family...our sincere condolenses to you on eddie"s passing...our thoughts are with you at this time...david hendel & gail brener.

From: Julie & Malcolm Casway

From Boynton Beach, Florida

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Eddie was one of the most kindest, sweetest people. We feel fortunate to have known him.

From: Janet Youmans Cooperman

From Bonita Sorings, FL

Posted On: January 11, 2015

I remember all our years on Lovelace Drive. Ed was such a sweet, kind man.. My condolences to your wonderful family. With love, Janet Youmans Cooperman

From: Carole & Michael Wice

From Bloomfield, Ct

Posted On: January 11, 2015

So sorry to read of Eddie's passing. As close friends of Sandy Zelman, we got to know Jean and Eddie and saw them several times a year out to dinner around West Hartford. He will be missed.

From: Arlene and Dan Neiditz

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to you, Jean, and all your dear ones.
Arlene and Dan Neiditz

From: Fran Rutstein

From Lake Worth, FL

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Our sympathy and thoughts go to out to all the Hotes families.

From: Robin Santiago

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: January 11, 2015

May his memory be for a blessing. My sincere condolences to your entire family. Robin

From: Jack Rodin

From Bloomfirld, ct

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Dear Jean and Family.
You lost a wonderful loving man but I am sure you have equally wonderful memories to ease the loss.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Jack Rodin

From: Jeffrey M Bethony

From Washington, DC

Posted On: January 12, 2015

Dear Peter and family,

Please accept my heartfelt sorrow at this time.

Jeff

From: Debbie Landerman Levine

From Birmingham, AL

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Jean and family, So sorry to hear of your great loss. I have many memories of Eddie from many years ago until seeing you both with Mark Conway before my Mom, Irma, moved to Atlanta, about 2 years ago. Such a sweet, friendly man! May all your good memories help comfort you at this difficult time. Love, Debbie

From: Debbie Landerman Levine

From Birmingham, AL

Posted On: January 11, 2015

Jean and family, So sorry to hear of your great loss. I have many memories of Eddie from many years ago until seeing you both with Mark Conway before my Mom, Irma, moved to Atlanta, about 2 years ago. Such a sweet, friendly man! May all your good memories help comfort you at this difficult time. Love, Debbie

From: Edward Kane & Bea Alderman

From Boynton Beach,, Fl

Posted On: January 12, 2015

Dear jean
Please accept our sincerest sympathies to you and your family for Eddie's passing.

He was a great guy at a desk or a tennis court. We will all miss him.
Sincerely
Ed & Bea

From: paula steinberg

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: January 12, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to you, Jean, and your entire family on the loss of Eddie.

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