Mary Sabo Hoffman

Dr. Mary Sabo Hoffman passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. She was born in Dallas,Texas on July 19, 1927 to David Paul Sabo and Madie Mae Hopkins Sabo. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Council Academy, Marquette University and Marquette University School of Medicine. On June 5, 1951, she married her husband and lifetime partner in faith, Dr. Glen Hoffman. Together they spent a lifetime giving to others: their family, their church, their friends and their patients.

Mary was affectionately known to most as "Dr.Mary." She was ahead of her time as a female physician and, most specifically, as a researcher in the area of learning differences in children. She cared for children across the city of Dallas, in private practice, serving as medical advisor to St. Rita School and as Medical Director of Dallas Academy.

Mary and Glen were founding members of St. Rita Parish. Mary loved her parish, and the friends she made there. She served as President of the St. Rita Guild, she was a school board member and a member of the Parish Council. Mary was a founding member of Angels of Charity, the Christian Family Movement, the Hispanic Ministry of St. Rita and Our Lady Rosary Makers of St. Rita. She was a dedicated member of St. Jude Circle, St. Bridget Circle and St. Rita Eucharistic Ministers. Mary was also honored to be Dame Commander with Star of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, invested by the order of John Paul II in 1998.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years Glen, brother David Sabo, beloved sisters Mollye Vilbig and Joann Simms, son in law John Bilello and grandson David Delatour.

Mary is survived by her children Greg ( Patricia) Hoffman, Kathy Bilello, Steve ( Leesa ) Hoffman, Mark Hoffman, and Ann ( John ) Delatour, her grandchildren John ( Patrice) Bilello, Kerrie ( Bob) Hagest, Mary Grace (Jeff) Mewett, Hilary ( Henry) Lindemann, Michael ( Cassy) Hoffman, Rebecca Hoffman and five great grandchildren.

Mary was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. A mass of Christian burial and celebration of her life will be held on Monday, October 14th at 11:00 am at St. Rita Catholic Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75244.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store, 3052 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220, Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer, 6500 Greenville, Ave., Dallas, TX 75206 or a charity of your choice.