Barry E. Hoffman

Barry E. Hoffman, 83, of North Kingstown, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. He was the husband of Diane E. (Eckman) Hoffman. Born in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of the late Perry A. Hoffman & Beatrice (Everett) Hoffman.
Barry was an international 747 Captain with Trans World Airlines for 32 years until his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. An avid sailor, Barry moved to North Kingstown with his wife Diane in 1982 in part to be closer to the water. They fully embraced their new community. Barry was a former Commodore of the Wickford Yacht Club, served as Treasurer of FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity), and volunteered for many local organizations such as Meals on Wheels and LINKS (Laymen in North Kingstown Schools).
Barry was generous, personable and gregarious, and enjoyed the finer things in life. He was an intrepid world traveler, a whiz at The New York Times crossword puzzle and a die-hard Red Sox fan. He and Diane shared a love of music from Barbershop to Broadway to Baroque and were long-time donors to the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston. And finally, he was a member in good standing of Sam's Club ;-)
In addition to his wife of 45 years, he leaves his loving children: Lauren Cree of Seattle, WA, Eric Hoffman & his wife Mary of Maumee, OH, Christopher Cree & his wife Kathleen of Clinton, NJ, Amy Wiehl of Long Valley, NJ, Kathryn Cree Bouchard & her husband Tom of Seattle, WA, & Kevin Hoffman & his wife Kate of Jamestown. Cherished grandfather of McKenzie Burgtorf & her husband Brad, Spencer Hoffman, Hannah Cree, Jack Wiehl, Tristan Hoffman, John Cree, Grace Wiehl, Milo Bouchard, Lucy Bouchard and Forest Hoffman, great-grandfather of Ketch Burgtorf. He was the brother of Barbara Eastwood & her husband Harry of North Kingstown and a beloved uncle to his nieces and nephews. He formed many close and lasting friendships over his lifetime and was especially fond of Harry Jackson.
A private service for immediate family was held at St. Paul's of Wickford on December 8. A Memorial Celebration of Barry's life will be held at a later date. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to FISH or Beacon Hospice will be appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.CranstonMurphy.com.