Kenneth Lee “Hoof” Hoofnagle
May 16, 1939 – April 10, 2020
Kenneth Lee “Hoof” Hoofnagle, 80, of Lusby, MD and formerly of District Heights, MD passed away on April 10, 2020 at his residence. Born May 16, 1939 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late William B. Hoofnagle and Ethel (McGunigal) Hoofnagle.
Hoof graduated from Suitland High School in 1958 and married his wife, Margaret “Dee Dee” (Zanelotti) Hoofnagle on October 10, 1959 in District Heights, MD. He served in the Air Force National Guard. Hoof and Dee Dee moved to Calvert County from Prince George’s County in December 1969. He started H & H Construction Company with Arnold Humphries in the early 1970’s. Hoof was a supervisor and plant manager for the University of Maryland – Chesapeake Biological Laboratory for twenty five years. He was Charter President of the Solomons Optimist Club and a member of SMILE. He enjoyed carpentry and golf. Hoof was instrumental in remodeling and maintaining the former Chesapeake Hills Country Club.
Hoof is survived by his wife Margaret “Dee Dee” Hoofnagle; his granddaughter, Chelsea of Lusby, MD; siblings, Wm. B. Hoofnagle (Ann) of NC and Richard Hoofnagle of Deer Park, TX; sisters in law, Lucy Walsh (John) of Berlin, MD and Geraldine Kalal (Paul) of Virginia Beach, VA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy.
Services are private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688 or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Visitation
Services
- Private
No Services Available
Interment
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Condolences
Sort Comments
14 Apr 2020
6:36am
Dee & Chelsea
I am so so sorry for your loss. Hoof was a great person. He was a good friend to not just me, but many many others. I know I am going to miss his contagious smile and his great sense of humor. Keep his memories close as it will help you through this troubling time. I love you Dee.
Rita
City
Saint Leonard
State
Maryland
14 Apr 2020
10:00am
Dee,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers go out to you and your family.
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3
Dawn Wood & Family
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
10:57am
Dee so sorry for your loss, Hoff was a great person. I enjoyed the times we went to our country bands. He will be missed. Keeping you in my prayers.
City
Lusby
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
12:56pm
Dee my heart hurts for you.
City
Lusby
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
3:35pm
Dee, holding you close in my heart and prayers.
City
Lusy
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
4:49pm
DEE AND CHELSEA MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HOOF WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FOGOTTIN
GARY SILVER
City
LUSBY
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
5:44pm
So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a very kind man.
City
Lusby
State
Md
14 Apr 2020
6:15pm
DeeDee, I’m so sorry for your loss. Kenny was such a great person. He always had a smile on his face when I saw him. I know he will be missed by many. 🙏❤️
City
Lusby
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
6:32pm
Oh, Dee Dee, I am so very sorry for your loss of Hoof. You were such an amazing couple, and he loved you so much. He always just beamed anytime he talked about you, and how he loved dancing with you. I pray that soon, your grief will be replaced with happy memories. He was loved by almost everyone I know. Hugs and prayers!!!
Joan
City
Great Mills
State
MD
14 Apr 2020
7:28pm
RIP Kenny. Lots of love and hugs to you Dee Dee😞😘
City
Dover
State
Delaware
14 Apr 2020
8:36pm
Dee Dee,
We are saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a fabulous carpenter and Frankie enjoyed the pleasure of working with him in the past.
We send our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.
Love you Dee Dee and God bless.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
15 Apr 2020
8:58am
Dee.. I’m sorry sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Miss you terribly.
City
Lusby
State
MD
15 Apr 2020
10:02am
Whenever I think of Kenny, he is smiling. He was so nice to everyone at CBL, making Christmas gifts, always helping us, and just generally a positive force. We missed him when he left. Our thoughts are with you Dee Dee.
City
Saint Leonard
State
Maryland
15 Apr 2020
10:29am
Ken always had an upbeat demeanor that was catchy. I pray for him and for your consolation. Peace be with you!
City
Gainesville
State
Florida
15 Apr 2020
10:34am
Dee, On behalf of everyone at CBL, I offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Kenny will always be remembered by the staff at the lab for his kindness and his ability to make people laugh. We can still see his work all around us.
City
Solomons
State
MD
15 Apr 2020
12:28pm
Dee, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know you will miss him every day… evidence of a life well lived and a person well loved. We are all holding you close with our prayers and love. Love, Kathleen, Benjie and Connor
City
Port Republic
State
MD
16 Apr 2020
11:16am
Dee Dee Al and I are so so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. You two are and have been the very best neighbors in Drum Point. Please know that we will help you in any way we can. Your neighbors Dina and Al Cochran, Lusby, Md.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
16 Apr 2020
7:00pm
DeeDee, I’m so sorry. You and Chelsea are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💗
Kathy Walton
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
17 Apr 2020
5:00pm
Was so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. I send many prayers to you and family. As long as you have all those memories that you made together, he will always be by your side. That will help get you through this time.
Thinking of you,
Kaye Davis
City
LUSBY
State
US-MD
18 Apr 2020
10:21am
Chris and I are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Since we cannot be together for physical support, we can be there in spirit.
we will be with you when things are better. Please stay safe till then, Tim and Chris.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
22 Apr 2020
6:14pm
Dee Dee, so very sorry Kenny is gone. He was a good man and he will be missed by many. Please accept my sympathy
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
12 Jul 2020
5:45pm
Sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He is in God’s arms !!
City
Shellman
State
Georgia
Sort Comments
Dee & Chelsea
I am so so sorry for your loss. Hoof was a great person. He was a good friend to not just me, but many many others. I know I am going to miss his contagious smile and his great sense of humor. Keep his memories close as it will help you through this troubling time. I love you Dee.
Rita
Dee,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers go out to you and your family.
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalms 147:3
Dawn Wood & Family
Dee so sorry for your loss, Hoff was a great person. I enjoyed the times we went to our country bands. He will be missed. Keeping you in my prayers.
Dee my heart hurts for you.
Dee, holding you close in my heart and prayers.
DEE AND CHELSEA MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HOOF WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FOGOTTIN
GARY SILVER
So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a very kind man.
DeeDee, I’m so sorry for your loss. Kenny was such a great person. He always had a smile on his face when I saw him. I know he will be missed by many. 🙏❤️
Oh, Dee Dee, I am so very sorry for your loss of Hoof. You were such an amazing couple, and he loved you so much. He always just beamed anytime he talked about you, and how he loved dancing with you. I pray that soon, your grief will be replaced with happy memories. He was loved by almost everyone I know. Hugs and prayers!!!
Joan
RIP Kenny. Lots of love and hugs to you Dee Dee😞😘
Dee Dee,
We are saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a fabulous carpenter and Frankie enjoyed the pleasure of working with him in the past.
We send our deepest sympathy and will keep you in our prayers.
Love you Dee Dee and God bless.
Dee.. I’m sorry sorry for your loss. I’m thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Miss you terribly.
Whenever I think of Kenny, he is smiling. He was so nice to everyone at CBL, making Christmas gifts, always helping us, and just generally a positive force. We missed him when he left. Our thoughts are with you Dee Dee.
Ken always had an upbeat demeanor that was catchy. I pray for him and for your consolation. Peace be with you!
Dee, On behalf of everyone at CBL, I offer our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Kenny will always be remembered by the staff at the lab for his kindness and his ability to make people laugh. We can still see his work all around us.
Dee, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know you will miss him every day… evidence of a life well lived and a person well loved. We are all holding you close with our prayers and love. Love, Kathleen, Benjie and Connor
Dee Dee Al and I are so so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. You two are and have been the very best neighbors in Drum Point. Please know that we will help you in any way we can. Your neighbors Dina and Al Cochran, Lusby, Md.
DeeDee, I’m so sorry. You and Chelsea are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💗
Kathy Walton
Was so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. I send many prayers to you and family. As long as you have all those memories that you made together, he will always be by your side. That will help get you through this time.
Thinking of you,
Kaye Davis
Chris and I are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Since we cannot be together for physical support, we can be there in spirit.
we will be with you when things are better. Please stay safe till then, Tim and Chris.
Dee Dee, so very sorry Kenny is gone. He was a good man and he will be missed by many. Please accept my sympathy
Sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He is in God’s arms !!