Dr. Frederick "Fred" P Hobin
June 14, 1935 - December 12, 2020
Dr. Frederick (Fred) P Hobin was born in Passaic, NJ. Fred came into this world on Flag Day 1935. Later, in the Penguin Club, which Fred’s father owned, the occasion was blessed with a song by a skinny, young singer named Frank Sinatra. The 19-year-old Sinatra sang Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes to celebrate Fred’s birth. Fred grew up in Boston, MA, and received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University and then his medical degree from the University of Vermont. After residency, Fred served as an Army Captain in the Vietnam Evac 85 Hospital for one year. He then began his career in Pathology first in Jacksonville and then Palm Beach County, FL. Fred transitioned into Forensic Pathology where he spent the last twenty plus years of his career as a Medical Examiner in South Florida. He loved the forensic pathology work so much, he did not fully retire until he was 81 years old. Fred married the love of his life Catherine (Cathy), his wife of 58 years. They moved to St Augustine 20 years ago and loved the area and people. Fred is survived by his children Suzanne, Colleen and Rick and his sister Barbara. In addition to loving his career, Fred enjoyed hobbies including glamour photography, music, movies, reading, golf, fishing and travel. His passion for photography lasted more than 50 years. A celebration of life will follow next summer.
Dr. Frederick (Fred) P Hobin was born in Passaic, NJ. Fred came into this world on Flag Day 1935. Later, in the Penguin Club, which Fred’s father owned, the occasion was blessed with a song by a skinny, young singer named Frank Sinatra.... View Obituary & Service Information