HOFFMAN, Howard 94 of Ocala, Fl. passed away Jan 6, 2014 while under the care of Hospice of Marion County. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y. he came to the area in 1979 and was Catholic by Faith. Mr. Hoffman served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army during W.W. II and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded 3 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars along with several other commendations. After his service he later retired as a Construction Project Estimator in the New York area.
He is survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of close friends.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 10, 2014 at 10 AM at Fero Funeral Home with committal to follow where military Honors will be conducted at Fero Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Marion County, PO Box 1542, Ocala, FL 34478-1542 http://www.humanesocietyofmarioncounty.com/ in memory of Howard.