Memories of Stephen Hoffman

Niece: Fond memories of drives, conversations

Stephen was my uncle and I was very close with him. Growing up he would often take me to play tennis or to the beach. When I was older he used to pick me up in Forest Hills and let me drive his car. It was a stick shift and I had no idea how to drive it. Needless to say, it was a long drive to Long Beach. I can't even remember how many times I stalled the car but he just told me to keep going. Those drives and conversations are some of my favorite memories. It has been 10 years since he has been taken from us and not a day goes by that I don't think of him. He is missed everyday.

Alison Kickel, East Hampton, CT (formerly Forest Hills, Queens)