Paul J. Hoffman Sr.

Hoffman, Paul J. Sr, passed on May 23, 2010, Loving husband & Father. Longtime resident of Cohasset, also resided in Scituate. Born in 1924 in Perryville, MO, he also resided in Florida and New Jersey where he worked in the Hotel industry. Paul also worked at General Dynamics in Quincy and retired from the Town of Scituate. Paul put on his first snow skis at age 57 and was hooked. He enjoyed many trips out west and north, continuing to ski into his mid eighties. He loved the ocean and spending many summers swimming out to his boat at Gun Rock to fish and lobster. He enjoyed sharing his catch of fresh flounder and lobster. He even donated a rare Calico lobster to the New England aquarium. Paul was a Eucharistic Minister and attended St. Paul’s Church in Hingham. He organized the Nantasket Beach Bicycle Race for the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Paul and his late wife, Jane A. (Donahue) were married over 55 years. They are survived by their children Ellen of Maine; Peter of Hingham; Gregory & Douglas of Cohasset; Charles & his wife Marlene (Splain) of Scituate; and the late, Paul Jr. Paul was a loyal friend to many, including Dr. John T. & Virginia (Donahue) Byrne and was fondly remembered as “Uncle Paul” to their 13 children. Grandfather to Emily, Sarah, Niki & Paul III. He was the son of the late Edgar P. & Zita (Schindler) and was one of four children. A Special thanks to Dr. James Everett and his most caring staff. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at St. Paul’s Church, 147 North St, Hingham, MA followed by a reception at St. Mary of the Nativity Church Parish Hall, 1 Kent St. Scituate, MA. Private burial and visiting hours omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Shore Elder Services Inc, Meals on Wheels, PO Box 846035, Boston, MA 02284-6035.