He was born March 11, 1937 in Buffalo, New York and came to Clearwater 40 years ago. He was a beloved Professor, Counselor and Teacher at Niagara Community College and with Pinellas County Schools. He earned a Ph.D and three Masters Degrees and taught Latin. John volunteered his entire life and was an active parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir and played piano in his earlier years. Above all he loved his family and was a devoted husband, father & grandfather.
He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, John C. & Jennifer Hoffman, Vincent C. Hoffman, and Timothy P. & Amy Hoffman; and grandchildren, Colton, Sophia, Morgan, Colette, and Emily.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00am-11:00am, Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, where Funeral Services begin at 11:00am, with Reverend Ted Costello officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens.
