John Paul Christoffel

John P. Christoffel of Elkridge, MD passed away on June 4, 2021. John was born on September 15, 1940 in Syracuse, NY to Karl and Kathryn Christoffel. John graduated high school in 1958 from Smith Tech in Syracuse, NY. He attended Rochester Institute of Technology for two years before he joined the US Navy in 1960.

John joined the US Navy in 1960 as a cryptological technician. He retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1983. In his service he received many acclamations.

After retiring, he worked for Lockheed Martin in Hanover, MD as a defense contractor. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 2006.

John enjoyed volunteering. He volunteered for the Elkridge Fire Department for over 25 years, serving as the Secretary of Board of Directors. He also volunteered at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport as a Pathfinder for 13 years.

In 1978, he married Mary Ann, becoming an instant father of her three daughters. John enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved to take vacation with his children and grandchildren.

John was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for 37 years. He delivered many casseroles for Our Daily Bread.

John was predeceased by his parents, Karl and Kathryn Christoffel, his sister Joan Christoffel Sauer, and his brother Robert Christoffel. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Ann, his daughters Lori (Woody) Buchman of Columbia, MD, Linda (Christopher) Stanley of Fruitland, MD, and Lisa (Kenneth) Goodnight of Alpharetta, GA. He is also survived by his grandchildren Philip, Kyle, Dylan (Abby), Trevor, Nicholas and Aiden. He is also survived by his brother William (Pam) Christoffel of Hagerstown, MD, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony to be held for the family with interment with Military honors at Meadowridge Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in John’s name to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044.