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Thomas M. Hoffman

San Antonio, Texas

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Thomas M. Hoffman, Ph.D. age 62 of San Antonio, died on Saturday, July 27, 2013. He was a professor at St. Mary's University for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard R. and Catherine E. Hoffman; and his brothers, Fr. Patrick Hoffman, M.M., and Joseph M. Hoffman. Tom is survived by his sisters, Mary Ann Hoffman, and Mary Francis Hoffman (Russell Schmitz); brother, Richard R. Hoffman; sister-in-law, Kim Hoffman; nieces, Katherine Hopkins, Corinne Hopkins, and Stephanie Hoffman; nephews, Milton Hopkins, Eric Hopkins, Justin Hopkins, and Joseph Hoffman; grandnieces, Madeline Cargill, Annah Hopkins, and Alerika Hoffman; and grandnephews, Devin Cargill, Justin Hopkins II, and Mateo Hoffman. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, July 30, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Angelus Chapel. Visitation will resume on Wednesday morning, July 31, at 9:00 AM with the Funeral Mass to be offered at 10:00 AM at the Assumption Chapel on the campus of St. Mary's University. Interment will follow at San Fernando Cemetery No. 3. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Fabry Disease Foundation, 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite #404, Washington, D.C. 20008, 1-800-651-9131, www.fabrydisease.org. Condolences may be sent to the Hoffman family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com.
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It’s been almost 11 years. We still talk about you, miss you and feel your presence. Pray for us wherever you are. We love you. Charlie and Abbie.

One of the greatest influences on me as a student at St. Michael Central High School. Really made me aware of how being involved in politics can truly change things and why the social sciences matter. Rest In Peace Tom.

RIP Tom. Your words and wisdom seemed to transcend the situation you, myself and others found ourselves in. You were a comfort and a rock for many, many people. God Bless and I hope that your pain is gone.

Brother Tom,
You have left us one way but you will always be with us. To your family, I knew him from his time at the UA. He was a great influence and I know he cherished his family. He practiced what he spoke and always a champion for people. I am a better person for knowing him.

I was very fortunate to know Tom as my junior religion teacher in HS and as one of my political science professors at STMU. When he was visiting Chicago in 1987, he accompanied me on a first date with a young lady, who later became my wife. I again saw him in 2007 and in 2012. A very good man, who had a greater influence on my life, than he realized. Rest in peace, Tom.

I will miss you Dr. Hoffman. It was an honor to meet you and get to know you through your dedication to research.

It was an honor to have known Tom. A soft spoken and gentle man. He will be missed.

My sympathy to the family of Tom. In addition to his teaching, Tom extended his reach into the community. Tom was about social justice - consistent, wise, supportive, engaged and inspirational. We will miss you.

I have fond memories of Tom and fun times years ago. I admire how he faced his struggles and his dedication to teaching and scholarship. He studied warm images of God and their influence (based on Andy Greeley) May Tom know that divine warmth and love in the communion of saints. I will offer Mass for him.