Caitlin Casamo (Hoffman)

February  5th, 1961 August  28th, 2024
Los Gatos, California
Caitlin Casamo (Hoffman)

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.

Om Namah Shivaya 

Obituary

Caitlin Marie Hoffman, a dynamic educator, mother, and community member of Los Gatos, California and Eastport, Maine passed away suddenly on August 28, 2024, at the age of 63. Further obituary to come. 

From Natalie

To My Loved Ones And To All Who Loved Caitlin: Impermanence is real and life is fragile. All we have is the moment and the memories that live in our hearts. Please use this page to connect with each other as we grieve this heartbreaking loss and comfort ourselves with memories of Caitlin. 

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September 6, 2024
Thank you Caitlin in believing in children education - even when parents (such as myself) found it hard. They are going to make it through college and you were a big part of that becoming an educational advocate for them at a critical time. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Harrison Chow
September 6, 2024
I loved Caitlin. Being around her was always a treat. She had an air of excitement and energy about her and when she talked to you she would give you her full attention. Many people do not do this, but Caitlin did. She would listen to what you had to say and take you in, often with a slight smile that she was containing. When we spoke, I felt that she was searching to find ways to lift me up. I always left conversations with her feeling energized and empowered. It’s an honor to’ve known her and I'll miss her.
Auri Jackson
September 6, 2024
Natalie, I am absolutely stunned and shocked. Your Mother exuded such a tremendous vitality and joy for life, healing and growth by moving forward and embracing change. I can’t believe such a mystical creature has left us so soon, but am
comforted that so many of her best attributes- kindness, intellectual thirst, and courageous actions will live on through you . Please reach out anytime if I can ever help you in anyway.
Colie Brice
September 6, 2024
Dear Caitlin,
You were there for me during my toughest times. You provided me guidance and were a major part of my growth as a person and as a business person. My love for you has always been very deep since I met you at Redwood Middle School in 7th grade. You always told me what I needed to hear versus what I wanted to hear and that was impactful for me and life changing. I believe our bond right from the start was special and strong and that is why we have stayed so close over many years. I wish I could have one last coffee with you or one last spontaneous phone call to catch up and ask for your guidance. You were one of the most special people I have ever had the privilege to know and I will continue to hold my memory of you very close to my heart, forever. Rest in peace, Caitlin <3
Love,
Jimmy
Jimmy Castellanos
September 5, 2024
Beautiful Caitlin,
I am so grateful I got to share time with you. You are a brilliant shining star that I will greatly miss. I loved laughing and crying with you. Thank you for always being you. I will continue to hold you and all of your loved ones in my prayers. You will be missed more than words can express. I love you.
Juliet Tablak
September 5, 2024
Ma très chère sœur, tu me manques déjà, toi qui si riche en humanité-amitié-parentale, m’a tant de fois apporté bon conseil, toi avec qui je partage mes plus anciens souvenirs d’enfance, et d’adolescence, toi avec qui nos échanges sont d’une transparence et d’une franchise absolue, Je suis aujourd’hui orphelin de toi, de ta joie de vivre, de ton enthousiasme, de tes fous rires qui n’appartiennent qu’à toi et de ton énergie à revendre.
Je suis bien loin de toi, mais tu me manques déjà…
Ton frère en France
Daniel HENRY
September 5, 2024
I will always remember one of the sweetest women I have ever met...I am so saddened by all this and will miss you dearly my friend 🧡
Mark Lary
September 5, 2024
Caitlin positively effected so many lives, our world will be less without her, RIP my friend
Jim Castellanos
September 5, 2024
There are no words to describe how thankful I am to have met and worked with Caitlin. Rest in peace, you are so missed!
Emily Debner
September 5, 2024
Caitlin, what an amazing woman. She took my son under her wing as we were getting our bearings with our son's diagnosis. Nathan loved seeing Caitlin and all the other tutors every day after school. She provided direction and comfort. We are forever grateful for her kindness.
Michele Richards
September 4, 2024
In honor of Caitlin, for the Casamos, and most of all for Natalie - I send my most broken-heartfelt condolences.
Goodbye beautiful Caitlin. Rest in peace.
Lisa-Maria Radano
September 4, 2024
Caitlin was a force and we’re saddened and shocked beyond words to hear of her passing. Her wit, patience, humor and dedication to her students was unparalleled. I can’t even imagine where Gabe would be without her help and all of her educators at Academic Coaching. This is a tremendous loss for the community and us personally, we loved and adored Caitlin greatly. Our hearts are with her family.
Tracy Robinson
September 4, 2024
Tracy and I are devastated by the news of Caitlin’s passing. She meant so much to our family and we treasured the time and work she did with Gabe. She was brilliant, funny, personable and we are so thankful to have had her in our lives. Our prayers go out to her loved ones. Below is a picture of Caitlin and Gabe during his retreat in Maine.
Michelle Conrad
September 3, 2024
To our beloved Caitlin and all the family and friends whose lives have touched: I will be forever, grateful for knowing you, your spark, as a child, who I’ve known since you were 12, and the beautiful way you evolved as a person filled with joy, sadness, authenticity, generosity, and more. I picture you on our deck playing your harmonium as you chanted with Sat and me. Love forever.
Mani Feniger
September 3, 2024
❤️
Kari Anne Karlsen

Service


A ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 20th at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga, California to honor the imprint that Caitlin left on each of our lives. 

All who knew her are welcome to gather in a circle of love, pain, healing, and remembrance.

Please RSVP to the right. 
Location
Villa Montalvo
15400 Montalvo Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
Date/time
Sunday, October 20th 
10:00am - 2:00pm PST 
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