Age 56, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2005.He is survived by his loving companion, Debbie Boop of Erin, NY; daughters, Tammy Phillips; Chrissy (Cliff) Campbell; and Brenda (Thomas) Decker, all of Elmira, NY; brother, Daniel Boop of Mansfield, PA; sister, Janice Kool of Altoona, PA; several grandchildren and nieces and nephews; and his two best friends, Norman Niles and Ed Lenhardt. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY on Friday, July 8, 2005 from 10 AM to 12 PM, with funeral services immediately following the visitation at 12 PM.Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Those wishing may leave a ?Candle of Remembrance? for the family in Obituaries at www.olthof.com .