Gene Hoffman was born on November 5, 1950 in St. Paul, MN to Vernon and Jane Hoffman. He passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on May 1, 2016 at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida surrounded by a loving family. Gene is survived by a loving family and many friends. Gene served his country in the United States Navy in the submarine service as a Sonar Technician 3rd class. Gene was authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal and the Polaris Deterrent Patrol Pin.
A service with Navy military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
Sorry for your loss, your family will be in my prayers. God bless.
Words cannot express our deep sorrow. We will miss Gene very much. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. God bless.
I grew up with gene, my sister Linda started to date him when I was 7. I remember he drove a cool car, a blue dodge and I always begged for rides. I miss gene and will always keep his memory in my heart!
Gene served aboard the USS George Bancroft (SSBN-643) around 1970. As you Sail on into eternity and on behalf of USN Submariners everywhere, thank you for your service, shipmate. Be at peace with your God.
Gene never gave up and fought a courageous battle with his illness. I was so lucky to count Gene as a friend. He had a great sense of honor. Gene, when you meet up with Bob, tell him how much I miss him. I will miss you in the background when I am talking to Linda. You will be missed.
Helen Savoie
Gene is in a better place. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet Gene. He is now at rest. Linda, he will always be with you.
Nel Chavez ( Helen’s mother)