Donald H. Hoffmann

November 9, 1932 - July 6, 2020

Donald H. Hoffmann of Cortlandt Manor passed away on July 6, 2020 at the age of 87. Donald was born in Queens, NY on November 9, 1932 to Henry & Katherine Hoffmann. Donald is survived by his daughter Deborah Speedling and her husband Gary, his son Donald and his wife Deborah, his son Dwayne and his wife Denise, and his grandchildren Stephanie, Jennifer, Steven, Eric, Troy and Quinn. Donald was predeceased by his wife Marilyn in 2013. Donald served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his time in the Army, he returned to Queens, NY where he married Marilyn Bub in May of 1956. For eight years he was employed at the Brooklyn Navel Yard, while attending NYU at night to earn his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. In 1964, Donald and Marilyn moved to Peekskill/Cortlandt Manor where Donald worked as a civil engineer for 30 years at AT&T in White Plains. Don (Pops) was the most generous, kind, loving and considerate person you could ever meet. Anyone who got the chance to meet him adored him. His life revolved around his family, faith, friends and volunteer work. He enjoyed playing golf, going to the movies, watching the Mets, spending time with his grandchildren, volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, and serving as a Road to Recovery volunteer. After retirement, he dedicated a majority of his life serving on various committees for the United Methodist Church at Shrub Oak. One of his favorite yearly traditions was hosting a family vacation at Woodloch Pines. Don will be missed by all but never forgotten. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: United Methodist Church at Shrub Oak, 1176 E. Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 in Donald’s memory. The service will be streamed Friday Morning 11am July 10, 2020 https://youtu.be/STTwssGsIQ8