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JOHN HOFFMAN Obituary


JOHN BERNARD HOFFMAN "Jack"  
Of Gaithersburg, MD, passed peacefully October 30, 2012. Beloved husband of 36 years to Joan Hoffman. Loving father of Brian (Kelli) Hoffman of Frederick, MD and Megan (Jeff) Cox of Inwood, WV. A memorial service will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2562, 11316 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD on November 17, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Memorial donations suggested to VFW Post 2562 Cancer Fund at address above.

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2012.

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Margie Janney

December 3, 2012

Joan,
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Kathleen Saunders

November 19, 2012

Joan, I was so sorry to hear about, John.
I haven't seen him in a while, but he was a good friend and I will remember him always,

Beth Hayden

November 16, 2012

Joan, I'm so sorry about Jack being called to heaven. He may be gone for now, but the loving memories will live on in your heart forever. In time, they will bring you comfort in the garden of tears. Know that angels around you are here to give you strength and courage until you meet again.

Joan King

November 16, 2012

I'm sorry I didn't have the opportunity to get to know John. You have my deepest sympathy.

Rebecca

November 16, 2012

Thoughts are with you all. Mr. Hoffman was a great man.

Tom Rosendall

November 15, 2012

Jack always put family and country first. His courage and honor live on.

Crystal Palacios

November 13, 2012

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one but know that he will always be with you in spirit. Just look to heaven. God Bless.

Barbara Culleen

November 13, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Joan I am there whenever you need me.

November 13, 2012

Jack, You were a wonderful friend, husband and father and we will never forget you. It is with great sadness that we did not get to say goodbye.. Your friends Colm and Margaret McEvoy

Elisabeth Sherrod

November 13, 2012

You will be missed Jack...Love you

November 13, 2012

Joan,

His pain is gone - He's dancing with the Angels. All my prayers are with you, Brian & Megan. Please, anything you need, just ask.

Megan Cox

November 13, 2012

Go Mountaineers! I know you will be rooting for them in heaven.

Megan Cox

November 13, 2012

I miss you Dad. You were the most honest person I have ever met and you have shaped me into the person I am and want to be. I will never forget all the great memories I have with you from growing up. I love you.

Jeff Qiu

November 11, 2012

Jack, we are going to stay with Joan as a good neighbor. We feel so lucky and happy to have you and Joan as friends in our life. God bless the Hoffman family and peace with you.

Prayer from the Qius.

Karen Gasper

November 10, 2012

Thank you, for your trust, your open heart and your service. You will rest in peace.

nan martino

November 10, 2012

my sincere condolences to the entire family. John was a great freind.

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