John Henry Hoffman, 81, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born in Minneapolis, MN. John was with The Trane Company for 40 years. Most recently in Chicago. He retired in 1989 and moved to Windermere, FL. John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was very active in the Boy Scouts, Rotary, Shriners and the Lutheran Church. He loved people and the outdoors (hunting, fishing and golf). One of his greatest passions was his love for the Bahamas (their rustic beauty, simple life and people). He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beverly; daughter, Deborah Troilo; son, Richard; son-in-law, William Troilo; daughter-in-law, Katharine Hoffman; grandsons, Jason and Brian Troilo, Michael and Steven Hoffman. John is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Jessie; and his brother, Richard. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3 in the chapel of Quinn Shalz, A Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in memory of John Hoffman. A research endowment has been set up in the name of John H. Hoffman to further the cure of Macular Degeneration. Contributions should be sent to Susan Ervin, Executive Director of Development, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 900 N.W. 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136, 305-326-6190. Services under the direction and care of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 904-249-1100.
