Jonathan C. “Jake” Hosmer, Sr., age 68, of Canoga, passed away at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021, following a prolonged illness.
Jonathan was born in Stamford, CT, on June 5, 1953, the only son of the late Robert C. and Flora Grace (Mather) Hosmer. He had attended community colleges and had earned his credentials as a private investigor. He lived in Brevard County, Florida, for many years, operating a boat and auto brokerage. Locally, he owned the H & R Body Shop in Nelson, N.Y.
Jonathan is survived by his children; Kimberly (Edward Prall) Hosmer and their daughter, Harper Lillian of Fulton, N.Y., Jonathan C. Hosmer Jr. and Christian Shields Hosmer, both of Melbourne, FL and Jonathan formed a father like bond with Jansen Thames of Cocoa Beach, FL; his sister, Elizabeth Hosmer Schaefer of Cazenovia and her daughter, Jennifer of St. Petersburg, FL, and his childhood friend and cousin, Cameron “Tunker” (Maren) Hosmer of Ovid, N.Y.
Calling hours and a funeral service were held on July 13, 2021 at Covert Funeral Home, and burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse. For additional information, please the funeral home at 607-869-3411 or visit covertfuneralhome.com.
