Gilbert John Hoffmann Jr.

Age 95, of Greentree, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was born December 22, 1926, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the only son of the late Gilbert J Hoffmann, Sr. and Selma Christine Vetter. Gilbert is survived by his three children, Gilbert J. Hoffmann, III, Holly Hoffmann (Todd) Reifert, and Jeffrey K. (Mary) Hoffmann; eight grandchildren, Nicole E. Hoffmann (Randolph) Brown, Michelle (Carrie Swanson) Hoffmann, Lori E. Reifert (Michael Filippi) Brian J. (Jennie) Reifert, Kevin T. Reifert, Thomas C. Reifert, Steven J. Hoffmann, Brian D. Hoffmann, and four great-grandchildren. Gilbert enlisted in the Army Air Force in June of 1944, before finishing high school. He was accepted as an Air Cadet in April of 1945 and graduated from Dormont High School upon completion of basic training. When the war ended, he was Honorably Discharged, and served in the Army Air Force Reserves until his Honorable Discharge in 1948. During this time Gil received his pilot's license. He was one of the founding members of the ABC Flying Club at the Allegheny County Airport, and served as a past president. His passion for all of aviation continued throughout his life. His last flight was in August 2017. Gilbert was a home builder, then Real Estate Agent, who sold homes throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. This gave him the opportunity to indulge his love of photography. He took photos of countless airplanes, barns in the tristate area, trolleys, steel mills, and other Pittsburgh points of interest. He was a gentle soul who loved the LORD; a longtime member of Calvary Full Gospel Church. Gil is loved and will be missed by his friends and family. Visitation is Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 10 am -12 p.m. Service at 12 p.m. Arrangements by BEINHAUER-FRYER FUNERAL HOME, 430 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville (412-221-3800). All are welcome to join the family in taking Gilbert to his place of rest at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, where a service with military honors will be held 1p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to The Salvation Army Western Kentucky Disaster Relief Fundraiser, https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/#!/donation/checkout or https://www.facebook.com/donate/645874989922844/. To add and view tributes, please visit www.beinhauer.com.