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Hubert Hoffman Obituary
He was born February 26, 1920 in Washington, D.C. died of prostate cancer at his home in Arlington, VA on June 15, 2002.
He was orphaned at the age of 16 in 1936, when his only living relative, his sister, died during child birth. He supported himself by being a route salesman selling bakery products for Holmes Bakery. He entered the Army Air Corps, signing up for OCS, and rose to rank of captain in World War II. After the service, he opened a dry cleaning business in Washington, D.C. for a number of years. Then went to work for New York Life Insurance as an agent and lead the entire company in sales for seven years and was president of their "Top Club" in 1951. Coupled with his insurance career during the 1950's and 1960's, he also raised cattle on a 1500 acre farm in Orange County, VA.
In 1958, he bought 70 acres of swamp land in Alexandria, VA which is now part of the Alexandria Eisenhower Valley and was the primary developer of the two Hoffman Buildings and the Eisenhower Avenue Holiday Inn.
In the 1960's and 1970's, he also built and operated five radio stations. He was a member of the Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA, the Royal Palm Country Club in Boca Raton, FL and Lago Mar in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Hoffman provided major financial support to a number of community-based organizations.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Peggy Hoffman, five children Hubert N. (Jay) Hoffman, III, Nancy Connor, Holly Nolting, Thomas N. Hoffman and Timothy Hoffman; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family will be receiving friends at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME OF ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd. on Monday, June 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service and interment private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hubert Hoffman
Ginger, Dave, Nick and Jimmy (Chamberlain) von Sternberg
June 22, 2002
Dear Aunt Peggy and family, the last time Uncle Dutch saw me was when I was just a little girl but through out my life I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunt Peggy and family now and forever. I wish I could have known you, Uncle Dutch. May you rest in wonderful peace. With Love and Blessings.....
GOLDEN GIDDINGS
June 20, 2002
Let not your hearts be trouble, for God will comfort and keep you.
Hubert N. (Jay) Hoffman, III
June 19, 2002
Dad, no one will ever understand how much I loved you, you were life to me, you were education to me, you were guidance to me, and you were my friend.
I feel so lonely!!
I miss you so!!
With all my love,
Jay
Rhonda Hamilton
June 19, 2002
God Bless!
Brenda Kinter
June 18, 2002
A complaint and more than satisfactory conclusion gave me the one and only opportunity to meet with Mr. Hoffman. He was appreciative and gracious. In a very limited time it was easy notice that he had a wonderful “presence” about him and an eloquent use of words.
My warmest regard to Mrs. Hoffman and children in this difficult time. My prayers are with you and may God place His comfort within your heart.
carolyn
June 18, 2002
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF
SORROW.
Waver Sneed
June 18, 2002
To the Family, I had occasion to interact with Mr. Hoffman in both a personally and professionally capacity. He always had a smile and a kind word. I will miss seeing his face around the Hoffman Buildings. In this time of your sorrow, may God grant you peace that surpass understanding.
Bernice Williams
June 18, 2002
A lost of any kind is hard to bare, but, may God grant you comfort and peace throughtout the rest of your lives. After reading the obituary, I've learned that your father was a man of many accomplishments, keep the pride going. God bless you all, Holly, Tom and Tim.
Ed & Rhonda Hendricks
June 17, 2002
Our sympathy and prayers to the Hoffman family.
Sharon Doucette
June 17, 2002
May you find strength and comfort in each other at this time and joy in the pleasant memories of your loved one. May God bless you all.
With sympathy,
Sabina Culmer
June 17, 2002
God Bless you and your family, Mrs. Hoffman in this time of need.
You are in my prayer's
Debra Hendricks
June 17, 2002
Our family had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Hoffman and he will be truly missed, to a great man who worked hard and gave back to his family, friends and community. God Bless!
John Radke
June 17, 2002
Our condolences on the loss of your loved one. God Bless your family in the days and months ahead. Sincerely,
John Radke
Chief, Army Retirement Services
Harvey Pinder
June 17, 2002
Even though we knew each other for over 16 years, Mr. Hoffman insisted upon calling me "Tom". He was a great man and will be missed by all.
Shepherd Crain
June 17, 2002
I knew SR. on a personal and a professional basis. My heart goes out to the Hoffman family. (Shep)
Kathi Muhammad
June 17, 2002
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hoffman and his wonderful family from 1985-1990 at the Hoffman Building in Alexandria. Mr. Hoffman was a very people oriented person. My condolences.
June 17, 2002
My deepest condolence to the Hoffman family. My prayers are with you.
Joey Blizzard
June 17, 2002
My deepest condolence to the family. My prayers are with you.
Paige Jordan
June 17, 2002
To a man who was always cordial and pleasant and who always made a point to say hello. Rest in Peace with Mildred. God Bless
Charles BAKER
June 17, 2002
My condolence to the family of a great American.
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