Edwin J. (Hap) Hoffman Jr., 73, of Landenberg, died Tuesday, July 12, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Joan Pasqua Hoffman, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
He was born on June 12, 1943 in Pottsville, to the late Edwin J. Hoffman, Sr. and Doris White Hoffman.
He was a 1961 graduate of Pottsville High School. He was employed at Hewlett Packard for 34 years until 2001. He then became a bailiff at the Chester County Courthouse.
Hap loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with them. His three granddaughters held a special place in his heart. Hap also loved participating in and watching sports. He especially enjoyed watching football and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He coached high school girl’s basketball and softball for the Kennett School District. One of his biggest accomplishments was leading the girl’s basketball team to three district championships. He also brought flag football to the Kennett area in the 1970s.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Ed Hoffman and his wife Debbie of Maytown, and Scott Hoffman of Kennett, Square; three granddaughters Taylor, Mollie, and Lauren of Maytown; a sister Ruth Devlin of Pottsville, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Hoffman and by a grandson, Matthew.
In keeping with Hap’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square.
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