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Tuesday
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January
Memorial Visitation at Funeral Home
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Donovan Funeral Home, Inc
82 South Church Street
Goshen, New York, United States
Wednesday
17
January
Mass
10:00 am
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
St John's Church
71 Murray Avenue
Goshen, New York, United States
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Tom LaMano posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
My condolences to the Hoens family. I had known Lew for over 25 years with NYCT and MNR. Lew had always been a gentleman, a true professional, and considered an industry friend in Rail. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Tom LaMano - Cummins
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Lew Hoens
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Lew is a great guy with a sense of humor and a smiling face all the time. He will be missed. Condolences from your friend at NYCT. Siu Ko
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Michael Latour posted a condolence
Friday, January 19, 2024
What a sad surprise - no shock - it was to learn last week that Lew had passed away.
I new Lew for almost a decade, we worked together on a dual mode locomotive specification and on the actual project for Metro North. Although a professional relationship, working with Lew was always target oriented, friendly, funny and inspiring.
My condolescenses to his family, particularly to his wife and kids, Lew will be sorely missed.
May he rest in peace,
Michael Latour, ex-Siemens
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Martin Bloedt lit a candle
Friday, January 19, 2024
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Martin Bloedt Posted Jan 19, 2024 at 4:42 AM
It came to me as a surprise and makes me very sad, especially for Lew's family.
I had the privilege working together with Lew in a rolling stock project of new locomotives. We shared a lot of things, professionally and privately, and always remained in close contact. I appreciated a lot working with him.
Business trips to Europe, California, New York were all made very enjoyable by Lew's way of creating a great team spirit.
I miss these moments.
May he rest in peace.
Martin Bloedt
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Marian Murray posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Condolences to Mrs. Mary Hoens and family on Lew's passing. Lew has left this world too soon. Lew was a colleague since his time at NYCT and was an absolute gentleman and a true professional. May he Rest in Peace. Marian Murray, MTA
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Maurice Divers lit a candle
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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I first met Lew when he first transitioned to Metro-North Capital Rolling stock from NYC transit (circa 2008). We had a lot in common, with respect to our education (both NYIT alums), interests and even our friends (and supervisors). Lew always had a lot energy and enthusiasm for the job and the profession (Engineering). That's something that strongly bound us together.
With Lew we could talk about anything and we could disagree about anything, yet it never turned adversarial because he was a fun-loving guy and we would always look forward to the next chat with each other, forgetting the past -- like brothers, like family.
My sincerest sympathies and prayers go out to his family -- I will always remember Lew and I am going to greatly miss him, we had some really good times!
- Maurice Divers
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Allison Webster lit a candle
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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So many memories of Lew throughout my childhood years. Spending time with Lew was always a great time with lots of laughs. I will miss him. Sending so much love to his family.
Rest easy cousin ♥️
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Jennifer Kilvert Dzierzek lit a candle
Monday, January 15, 2024
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My neighbor as a child in Goshen. I never forgot the huge skateboard ramp you guys made...the Hoens and the Jessup homes were so kind and welcoming. My condolences. Lew will be missed.
Jennifer Kilvert Dzierzek
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Omar Messado posted a condolence
Sunday, January 14, 2024
I have known Lew as far back as my New York City Transit days in downtown Brooklyn when we both started our careers in public transportation. We worked on many rail projects over the years, directly and indirectly, he as the engineer and I as the contract administrator.
One thing besides the professionalism we had with one another, we shared a common thread as parents and in so, sharing a gambit of our successes and failures. His children and mine are in the same age group. I used to comment on how skinny he was and that he should have some "Jamaican food". He said "yes, I'll eat that but I'm not growing any dred-locks for nobody". That was his humor and he made working fun and enjoyable, even at times when it's not. We constantly took pot-shots at one another like comedians on a stage.
I recalled one time when he didn't show up for work one time I rang him on his phone asking, "Where the hell are you?" He said, "Uhhhh, I broke my foot trying to ride my kid's skateboard." I laughed at him saying, "Stick to cutting the grass, you old fart!"
I just read an old text from him when we communicated on some legal issues with one of our MTA lawyers, which he was not shy on his feelings, calling their work, "phony-bologna". He noted that he had declined a meeting and that he just started his vacation.
I said, "Have a good time and enjoy your family, where ever you are. Stay out of the sun, you're pretty red already and you'll never get as dark as me."
He texted me back ".....racist" with a smiley face .
I responded with several smiley faces saying, "....prick."
My dear friend, Lew. I have to believe the good Lord called you back home for a reason; for his actions are always purposeful. And I and others have to endure your absence going forward. I will miss you dearly and I thank you for the many conversations we had. Be at peace and I will see you soon.
Omar
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Tara Selber lit a candle
Saturday, January 13, 2024
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Lew,
I remember lots of laughing and shenanigans with you and Mary on our camping trip with Tatiana and Matt in Gardner, NY.
Mary, Kellen and Mairead we are sending our condolences. We are so sorry to hear this.
Love,
Tara and Dave Selber
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Laura Cuddy lit a candle
Saturday, January 13, 2024
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My deepest sympathy. Lew was a wonderful co-worker and a joy to be around.
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Tara Selber posted a condolence
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Lew,
I remember lots of laughing and shenanigans with you and Mary on our camping trip with Tatiana and Matt in Gardner, NY.
Mary, Kellen and Mairead we are sending our condolences. We are so sorry to hear this.
Love,
Tara and Dave Selber
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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Sending our love to the Cullen and Hoens family. John and I will always hold tight all our wonderful memories of Lew. He will be missed immensely.
Love Sue and John Cookingham
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Justin Cohen posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2024
Thank you Lew for the wonderful memories, much love to the Hoens family,
Very Respectfully,
The Cohens
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John Santamaria posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Hoens family. Lew left an indelible mark within the MTA.
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Patricia Florio lit a candle
Friday, January 12, 2024
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LaBurt Family purchased flowers
Friday, January 12, 2024
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We never forgot him., and we will never forget. Our deepest condolences. Tara, Mike, and Cherie
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LaBurt Family planted a tree in memory of Lew Hoens
Friday, January 12, 2024
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We never forgot him., and we will never forget. Our deepest condolences. Tara, Mike, and Cherie
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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Friday, January 12, 2024
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Donovan Funeral Home
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Sherif Fawzy posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2024
Dear Lew, I will always miss you. I had a great time working with you.
Your forever friend.
Sherif Fawzy
82 S. Church Street | Goshen, NY | 10924 | Tel: (845) 294-6422 | Fax: (845) 615-1479