Jerome M. Hoffman, U.S. Coast Guard, beloved husband for 58 years to Lila, nee Levy; dear father of Esther (William) Gilfillan, Michelle (Maggie Seekings) Hoffman and Diane (Jeffrey) Kramer; devoted grandfather of Michael (Chava Alpert) Bloom, Kelly Beth and William Jerry “Skip” Gilfillan; proud greatgrandfather of Sarah Nirit Bloom; fond brother of Ethel Rittinger, Charlotte Paskind, Isabel (Seymour) Feldman, Ted (Rita) Hoffman, Elvin (Sharon) Hoffman and the late Edwin (the late Lillian) Hoffman. A man who loved his family so very much; a creator of things so small, our hearts will keep beating just for you. Graveside services Monday 10:30 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. 4), Rand Road at Route 53, Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite #900, Chicago, IL 60604 or Jewish War Veterans Post 153, 2722 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645 would be greatly appreciated. Info, Lloyd Mandel Levayah Funerals, 847-679-3939 , 888-LEVAYAH or www.levayah.com
