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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

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.

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Visitation

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No Services Available

Interment

Contributions

Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

90 Alexander Lane
P.O. Box 560
Solomons, Maryland 20688

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Calvert Hospice

P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0892

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Link:
https://calverthospice.org/

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    Rita Gatton
    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

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    Dawn Wood
    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

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    Joanne Fuson
    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.

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    RoxAnne Cumberland
    14 Apr 2020
    12:56pm

    Dee my heart hurts for you.

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    Cynthia Smith
    14 Apr 2020
    3:35pm

    Dee, holding you close in my heart and prayers.

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    gary silver
    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

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    Kathy Heil
    14 Apr 2020
    5:44pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a very kind man.

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    Heather Scott
    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. 🙏❤️

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    Lusby
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    Joan Caruthers
    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

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    June Lusby Gibson
    14 Apr 2020
    7:28pm

    RIP Kenny. Lots of love and hugs to you Dee Dee😞😘

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    Barbara & Frank Brady
    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.

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    Kim Zabiegalski
    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.

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    Janet Barnes
    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.

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    Bob Ulanowicz
    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!

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    Tom Miller
    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.

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    Kathleen Porecki
    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

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    Dina and Al Cochran
    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.

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    Kathy
    16 Apr 2020
    7:00pm

    DeeDee, I’m so sorry. You and Chelsea are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💗
    Kathy Walton

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    KAYE DAVIS
    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

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    Timothy Scheirer
    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.

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    Tom Parran
    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

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    Joan Lacey Fradelis
    12 Jul 2020
    5:45pm

    Sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He is in God’s arms !!

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Sort Comments

    Rita Gatton
    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

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Dawn Wood
    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

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Joanne Fuson
    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.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    RoxAnne Cumberland
    14 Apr 2020
    12:56pm

    Dee my heart hurts for you.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Cynthia Smith
    14 Apr 2020
    3:35pm

    Dee, holding you close in my heart and prayers.

    save
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    Lusy
    State
    MD
    Reply
    gary silver
    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

    save
    City
    LUSBY
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kathy Heil
    14 Apr 2020
    5:44pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Ken was a very kind man.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Heather Scott
    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. 🙏❤️

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Joan Caruthers
    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

    save
    City
    Great Mills
    State
    MD
    Reply
    June Lusby Gibson
    14 Apr 2020
    7:28pm

    RIP Kenny. Lots of love and hugs to you Dee Dee😞😘

    save
    City
    Dover
    State
    Delaware
    Reply
    Barbara & Frank Brady
    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.

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kim Zabiegalski
    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.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Janet Barnes
    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.

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Bob Ulanowicz
    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!

    save
    City
    Gainesville
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Tom Miller
    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.

    save
    City
    Solomons
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Kathleen Porecki
    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

    save
    City
    Port Republic
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Dina and Al Cochran
    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.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Kathy
    16 Apr 2020
    7:00pm

    DeeDee, I’m so sorry. You and Chelsea are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💗
    Kathy Walton

    save
    City
    Huntingtown
    State
    MD
    Reply
    KAYE DAVIS
    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

    save
    City
    LUSBY
    State
    US-MD
    Reply
    Timothy Scheirer
    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.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Tom Parran
    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

    save
    City
    Saint Leonard
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Joan Lacey Fradelis
    12 Jul 2020
    5:45pm

    Sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. He is in God’s arms !!

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    Shellman
    State
    Georgia
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