Marie Hoffmeister
Morning of Visitation:
Wednesday June 2, 2021
9am to 10:30am
Funeral Mass:
11 am Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church
411 E. 68th Street
New York, NY 10021
Burial:
1pm St. John's Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Marie Hoffmeister, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 27, 2021 in Buffalo, NY.
Marie was born and raised in Manhattan, the daughter of Charles and Hannah (Lane) Hoffmeister, and the sixth of their eleven children. Marie lived most of her life in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan.
Marie went to work for the United Nations shortly after its founding and spent many years traveling the world on its behalf. Marie was in Korea at the outbreak of the Korean War and escaped by sea to avoid capture by the invading North Korean army. She later returned to Korea with United Nations’ forces. Marie approached all things in life with courage, faith and spirit. Family was important to Marie, and she provided loving care for many years to her sister Eileen and their mother Hannah before their passing.
Marie is survived by her beloved siblings Dorothy Allen and Al (Georgia) Hoffmeister. Marie is predeceased by eight cherished siblings, Eileen Hoffmeister, Margie Emby, Betty Remsen, Bob Hoffmeister, Frank Hoffmeister, Charles “Bud” Hoffmeister, Catherine Barry and Ed Hoffmeister, and by her parents Charles and Hannah.
Marie is also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. For decades Marie was the hub of her large extended clan and showered kindness, love and generosity on all her near and distant family.
*In remembrance of Marie’s life, charitable donations can be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo P.O. Box 590 Buffalo, New York 14240-0590 or hospicebuffalo.com
Family and friends are invited to John Krtil Funeral Home, 1297 1st Avenue, New York, on Wednesday June 2nd 2021 between 9 and 10:30 am morning of visitation, and right after there will be an 11 am Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Church 411 E. 68th Street, New York, following will be 1pm burial at St. John’s Cemetery.
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IN MEMORY Nestor Benjamin Zapata Passed Jan 15, 2026 Born June 28,1932 Resided Nyc, NY Nestor Benjamin Zapata went home to the Risen Jesus on Jan 15, 2026 at age 93. Nestor was born to Nestor Zapata Sandoval and Anita Vinck on June 28, 1932 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. As a Child, He excelled in school, theater and sports. With leading roles in plays at George Washington H.S. IN Washington Heights, NYC. He was also an avid baseball and basketball player. He loved playing golf with his friends. He also was an excellent ice skater that few PR's can do. Nestor met his 1st wife, Connie at a church dance. They married two years later and went on to have four children, Nestor, Michael, Laura and Christina. Also many Grandchildren as well Great-Grandchildren He later met his current wife, Grace and married Nov 5, 1999. They loved going to meetings to celebrate the gift of sobriety. As well as helping many people along the journey. They also enjoyed going to Lincoln Center, Radio City and Broadway. Seeing Hamilton twice! They acquired an incredible taste for NYC Cuisine. In addition to being a dedicated father, Nestor also loved the NY Yankees and NY Giants, also staying active in AA & holding various roles at the church. He also will be remembered for umpiring little league on Roosevelt Island. He held an unwavering faith in God, which He shared with those who surrounded him.
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Donna M. Hamilton, a beloved mother, was born on December 27, 1943 in Kansas City, MO and peacefully passed away in the early evening of October 31, 2025. Donna’s faith guided her outlook to motherhood and to life. Donna grew up throughout the state of Texas. After graduating high school, her family moved to Washington, D. C. She eventually met and later married Vernon Hamilton (1930-2014); they had three children. Donna enjoyed participating in her church's events, embroidery, watching Hallmark movies, and most of all being with her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and a kind, friendly personality that was noticed by everyone. Donna retired from New York Presbyterian Hospital after working as a Physician’s Assistant for over 35 years. She worked in the ambulatory surgery and plastic surgery departments, but her passion was in plastic surgery. Donna was phenomenal and highly respected in her field and often would be called upon to help the student physicians. Donna is survived by her three children: Scott, Melody, and Todd, an older brother, John Scott, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Hamilton, who lived nearby, was often at her apartment visiting, going to the store for her when it became too difficult, or trying to keep her spirit up. Donna was loving, kind, charming, and unforgettable. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and she will continue to inspire us all. Two quotes that our mother always told us (and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren): “treat others the way you wanted to be treated” and “do not compare yourself to others because for always there will be greater and lesser persons than you.”