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Josh Shanley: Remembering all that ‘Hoppy’ gave to the valley (Viewpoint)

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Robert J. “Hoppy” Hopkins, 72, of Chicopee, passed away on January 13, 2026. Hoppy spent his life preparing others to show up on someone else’s worst day. He did it quietly, deliberately, and without seeking attention, yet his influence is woven throughout emergency medical services in Western Massachusetts.

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Josh Shanley: Remembering all that ‘Hoppy’ gave to the valley (Viewpoint)

Robert J. “Hoppy” Hopkins, 72, of Chicopee, passed away on January 13, 2026. Hoppy spent his life preparing others to show up on someone else’s worst day. He did it quietly, deliberately, and without seeking attention, yet his influence is woven throughout emergency medical services in Western Massachusetts.

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Mass Live broke the news in Springfield, United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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