Norman Hoffman, age 87. "My darling" husband for 35 years to Rita Jeanne (nee Farrell) Hoffman; devoted father Patti Carrie (Jerry Cairo), Georgene (Michael) Karlow and Colleen (Lyle) Collins; proud Papa of Jennifer, Carrie and Lauren; great-Papa of Jessica, Thomas, Jake, Caitlin, Kayleigh, Amanda and Christian; great-great Papa of Jahden and Emme; dear brother of the late Bernice (survived by her daughter, Charlene), Alvin and Bernard; also survived by many other dear nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, March 29 from 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday, March 30, 10:15 a.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to a United States Veterans' charity of your choice. Info: 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com