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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Hoffman
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Carrie Potts
May 5, 2011
Having worked with Phil for many, many years (too many to mention), I learned to appreciate San Francisco through his historic tales.
He would always have a pleasant outlook on life, and he was a pleasure to work with. I'll truly miss him and his wonderful good-nature attitude. He was one-in-a-million and I'm glad that our paths have crossed.
Rob Cornish (and Family)
May 5, 2011
I lived in the building with Philip (and Nancy) and have had the pleasure of his friendship for the past 17 years.
He was always pleasant and enthusiastic. He retained his boyish sense of mischief his whole life. While we were decades apart in age, I always felt like I could have/should have been along on some of his adventures as a contemporary.
He became part of our family, and we enjoyed his company immensely at our dinners and celebrations. His stories were amazing. And his love for the city, infectious.
He will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered.
Tammy Pollard
May 3, 2011
I am so glad I had a chance to get to know Phil - though not for long, I'd grown quite fond of him. I will really miss his good humor and kindness, and lament the loss of his remarkable knowledge of San Francisco's history . He was one of a kind, and I am lucky to have known him.
Rick Laubscher
May 3, 2011
Phil Hoffman was a true San Franciscan. He loved our city like few did or could, savoring its charms past and present. He was kind to all, quick with a quip, and generous in sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of San Francisco. We at Market Street Railway were delighted with the endless contributions he made as our organization's historian, and most recently on our Board of Directors. We greatly miss him and celebrate his life and his gifts to our city.
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