Obituary of Joseph F. Hobot

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joe) F. Hobot, beloved husband of Joan Hobot, son of the late Matthew and Laura Hobot, and brother of the late Edward (Gloria) Hobot, the late Florence (Daniel) Kozlowski, and the late Dorothy (Robert) Bauer. Joe was a devout Catholic and Veteran who genuinely cared for everyone he met and someone who was very easy to love in return. He was born on October 31, 1936 in Buffalo, NY, and passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home in West Seneca, NY. Through his journey of 89 years, he touched many people with his humor, wisdom, and a true love for life. One year after graduating from High School, and driven by determination and tenacity, Joe joined the Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger in 1957, on the world’s first “super” carrier ever assigned to duty within the Pacific Fleet. He was a proud Veteran and continued to stay in touch with his crewmates until the time of their passing. He went on to work as a Teller and Mortgage Credit Examiner at Liberty Bank in the 1960s, a Loan Management and Mortgage Credit Officer Marine Midland Bank in the 1970s, and then a Mortgage Credit Underwriter and an Asset & Project Manager with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 1980s and through to his retirement. He even owned his own wedding invitation business, ‘Starlight Printing,’ which he operated out of his home for a period of time. In the 1970s, while he was established in his career and raising a family, he enrolled in University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Throughout his entire life he was never afraid to continue learning in the pursuit of growth, happiness, and leaving an impact on this world. He constantly inspired his family and friends to keep trying new things and also taught us the importance of slowing down and just having fun in life. Among the many milestones of his well-lived life, his family will remember him most as being a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and cousin, a playful grandfather and great-grandfather, a highly skilled gardener, the man who always lovingly hounded you to take your vitamins, the best bingo buddy you could ask for, and an unfailingly kind and loyal friend. Joe's legacy of humor, perseverance, and learning will be carried forward by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His remarkable life will forever be an inspiration, a testament to the power of a kind-hearted spirit enthused with curiosity and resilience. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Joan Hobot, his daughter, Jennifer (Kenneth) Kelchlin, his son Jason (Maureen) Hobot, his grandchildren, Chelsey (Nick) Zoyhofski, Rachelle (Michael) Ferger, Maranda Hobot, and Shane Hobot, and his great-grandchildren, Connor, Parker, and Cameryn. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by all who knew him. A memorial service celebrating Joe's exceptional life will be held on Thursday, April 30th from 3:00-7:00 pm at James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. (3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 1st at 10:00 am at 14 Holy Helpers Church (1345 Indian Church Road, West Seneca, NY 14224). Burial will follow at St. Matthews Cemetery (180 French Road, West Seneca, NY 14224). We invite all who knew and loved Joe to join us in honoring his memory.