Richard Manning Hoffman

Richard Manning Hoffman of Arlington, VA died peacefully at Northern Virginia Hospital Center on November 7, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He suffered many years with Alzheimer’s. He was a fourth generation Washingtonian born on September 1, 1931 to Hilda and Buff Hoffman.

After college and two years in the army, he joined the family insurance business, Howard & Hoffman, Inc. There he met Karen to whom he was married for almost 52 years. He served as secretary and past president of the Arlington Rotary Club. He was a very enthusiastic member of Washington Golf & Country Club, where he chaired the Millennium New Year’s Eve gala.

Beside his adoring wife, he is survived by daughter Holly and son-in-law Trey McStravick, brother William Hoffman (Karla), nieces Susan and Blair and nephews Scott and Willie.

He had an outrageous sense of humor also a huge, kind heart. He will be greatly missed.

Because he was such a happy person, please wear happy clothes to the service.

Friends may call Thursday November 13th from 4-6 at Murphy’s Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. Funeral service November 14, 2014 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 2609 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Burial private. Donations to Northern Virginia Hospital Center or St. Mary’s Church.