- Date Of Birth: December 12, 1939
- Date Of Death: September 19, 2018
- State: Connecticut
Robert John Hofmiller, aged 78 of Fairfield entered into rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on December 12th, 1939 as the third child of Raymond and Helen Dorothy Granitin Hofmiller of Bridgeport, where he spent his early life and later settled in Fairfield. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Elaine Lindwall Hofmiller, daughter, Susan Hofmiller Becraft and her husband Joel of Fairfield and their children, Daniel, Bryan, Victoria, Thomas and Melanie, his son, Robert John II and his wife Cheryl of Oxford and their children, Robert James and Shannon, son James Velgot and his wife Christina of Stratford, and brother, Joseph Hofmiller of Milford and one great grandson, Jackson Noah, who was the love of his life and partner in crime.
He was predeceased by both of his parents, his eldest sibling, Jane and brothers Raymond and Matthew. “Big Bob”, as he was affectionately known, was gregarious, warm and inviting to everyone he met. He was always willing to offer advice or quick with a prank or joke and always with the brightest smile.
He attended Warren Harding High School and left to join the Marines where he proudly served his country and following his return, soon met the woman who became the great love of his life. Bob and Elaine were married in September 1962 and started their family the year later. In 1982, Bob and Elaine with their children, Sue and Bobby expanded their family once more with the inclusion of James Velgot, who became another son.
