James (Jim) Hoag
Posted By tatemortuary on November 10, 2009
Our wonderful ice cream man James (Jim) Hoag passed away on Nov. 10, 2009 at the U of U MICU Hospital in Salt Lake City of a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 8, 1957 in Pensacola, Fla., to Joan Emily Hoag (nee Ickrath) and R.B. Richardson as well as by his adoptive father Robert G. Hoag and his brother Michael D. Richardson, they preceded him in death. The surviving brothers are Raymond C. Richardson (Lynne) of Omaha, Neb.; John P. Richardson (Arlene) of Orlando, Fla.; Gerald W. Richardson (Bonnie) of Greene, R.I.; also surviving sisters are Ruth Anne Akstin (Dan) of Juneau, Alaska; JoAnn Quinn (Brien) of Bradenton, Fla.; and Barbara Cannon (Theresa) of Savannah, Ga.; also by several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Diane and Cristen Castagno, also Amy Hurst and Izaac and Izabel Gavin of Tooele. James was a loving and wonderful father, grandfather and a very special friend, soulmate and companion of Diane Castagno of 12 years. He will be deeply missed by them and also his friends and family and all of the little children of Tooele who couldn’t wait for his ice cream truck to roll by. He loved all the kids. They were so happy and all smiles to see him. He enjoyed them so very much. They were his friends and his life. He will be missed by very many friends and family — rest in peace honey, we all love you. A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Tooele 26th Ward LDS church, 1025 W. 200 North, Tooele.
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