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Randall Hofstetter, 76, former owner of Hopkinton Wine & Spirits

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Obituaries

Randall Hofstetter

Randall Hofstetter

Randall “Randy” Hofstetter, beloved husband, father, grandfather and longtime business owner, passed away Feb. 26, 2025, at the age of 76. Born June 7, 1948, in New York, Randy built a life filled with passion, hard work, and deep love for his family.

As the longtime owner of Hopkinton Wine & Spirits, Randy had a keen appreciation for fine wine and a dedication to small businesses. His career allowed him to connect with many in his community, sharing his expertise and fostering relationships.

In retirement, Randy and his wife of 52 years, Hilary, relocated to Florida, where he embraced a relaxed pace of life, enjoying warm weather, watching boats along the Intracoastal, and attending concerts. A lifelong fan of Porsche cars and rock ’n’ roll, he found joy in the finer things, whether it was traveling, playing board games and cards with family, or discovering new wines.

Above all, Randy will be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He is survived by his wife, Hilary, his daughters, Vanessa Bumpus and Sarah Keel, his son-in-law, Joe Bumpus, and his cherished grandchildren, Lilly, Alex and Zoe. His memory will live on through the countless moments of joy he shared with those he loved.

A visitation for Randall will be held Tuesday, March 4, from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, March 5, from 1-2 p.m., followed by a committal service from 2-2:30 p.m. These will take place at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 2401 Southwest 64th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317.

Obituaries are submissions, typically from funeral homes, that are not subject to the same level of editorial oversight as the rest of the Hopkinton Independent. Obituaries may be edited for grammatical and factual mistakes and clarifications and shortened for space considerations.

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