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Melvin HOFFMAN Obituary

HOFFMAN, DDS, Melvin Karl On July 31, 2013, Dr. Melvin Karl Hoffman passed away. Born in 1921 in a suburb of Pittsburgh, he left home at 16 years of age to pursue college in Los Angeles, where he attended the University of California and the University of Southern California as an undergraduate. He graduated from the USC School of Dentistry, where he later taught as an adjunct professor. During WWII, he served in the 339th Fighter Squadron, flying P-38 "Lightenings" in the Pacific Front. Following the war, he practiced dentistry in the greater LA area for nearly five decades. He was an active member of the Jones Gold Foil Study Club, the Optimists, and Rotary. Besides his family, his loves were the stock market, stamp collecting, and animals, and farming. He is survived by his current wife, children, grand- and great-grandchildren.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Aug. 8, 2013.

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Rosemary Brogan

August 25, 2013

A real American hero from WWII and a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He was so prod of his family. I was so glad to have had Mel in our lives. He was a true joy to be around. I also loved his appreciation and care for animals. He will be truly missed.

Nancy Bergstrom

August 24, 2013

The Johnson family had been clients of Dr. Hoffman for many years, while his office was in the triangle building in Westchester. Dr. Hoffman was a kind, gentle, (esp. while pulling out my wisdom teeth) and an A+ dentist. They don't come any finer! Our condolences to the family. Dr. Hoffman will never be forgotten.

Nancy Bergstrom

August 24, 2013

The Johnson family had been clients of Dr. Hoffman for many years, while he was in the triangle building in Westchester. Dr. Hoffman was kind, gentle,(esp. when pulling out my wisdom teeth)and an A+ dentist. They don't come any finer! Our condolences to the family. Dr. Hoffman will never be forgotten.

Kathy Johnson-Myer

August 24, 2013

The Johnson family is so sorry to hear about Dr. Hoffman. He had been our family dentist for years and not only did we get quality dentistry, we got Dr. Hoffman's kindness and consideration. He was a lovely man.

Roxanne Hoffman

August 8, 2013

My Grandpa could always make us laugh, I will always remember him when someone asks what I'm studying in school, "besides boys" he'd say.

Maxwell Hoffman

August 8, 2013

I'll always remember my grandfather, he lived a good long life.

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