Obituary for Esther Ann Hoffman (Cerminara)
Esther Ann Hoffman, 82, of Kenosha, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at The Manor of Kenosha.
Born in Kenosha, on May 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon Dominick and Carmella (Fortino) Cerminara. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools.
In 1957, she married Ralph “Skip” Hoffman. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Esther loved jewelry and shopping so naturally, she worked for Home Shopping Network for 22 years. Prior to that she was employed as an electronic component assembler. She enjoyed watching the news, dining out, the beaches and sunsets in Florida, and her pet teacup poodles. She also was an avid antique doll collector.
Survivors include her four children: Rodney Hoffman, grandson, Justin; Lori Floriani, grandchildren, Christina and Michael; Sheila Hoffman; and Alvin Hoffman, grandchildren, Samantha, Brock, Ryan, and Robert; son-in-law, Kenneth Floriani; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Hoffman; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Andres; five siblings, Gregory Cerminara, Ralph (Lori) Cerminara, Virginia Pillizzi, Catherine “Kitty” Lusebrink, and Gloria Dimeo; and her beloved dog, Bella.
Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Lucas and Adeline Vangastle; and a brother, Joseph Pagliaro.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Proko Funeral Home, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Interment will be held privately at All Saints Mausoleum.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Esther’s Online Memorial Book At:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
Born in Kenosha, on May 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon Dominick and Carmella (Fortino) Cerminara. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools.
In 1957, she married Ralph “Skip” Hoffman. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Esther loved jewelry and shopping so naturally, she worked for Home Shopping Network for 22 years. Prior to that she was employed as an electronic component assembler. She enjoyed watching the news, dining out, the beaches and sunsets in Florida, and her pet teacup poodles. She also was an avid antique doll collector.
Survivors include her four children: Rodney Hoffman, grandson, Justin; Lori Floriani, grandchildren, Christina and Michael; Sheila Hoffman; and Alvin Hoffman, grandchildren, Samantha, Brock, Ryan, and Robert; son-in-law, Kenneth Floriani; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Hoffman; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Andres; five siblings, Gregory Cerminara, Ralph (Lori) Cerminara, Virginia Pillizzi, Catherine “Kitty” Lusebrink, and Gloria Dimeo; and her beloved dog, Bella.
Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia Lucas and Adeline Vangastle; and a brother, Joseph Pagliaro.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Proko Funeral Home, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Interment will be held privately at All Saints Mausoleum.
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Esther’s Online Memorial Book At:
www.prokofuneralhome.com