Edward J. Hoffman

Edward J. Hoffman passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was 54. Ed was the loving father ["Papa"] of Jordan Rita Hoffman, brother of Kenneth M. [Jan] Hoffman, Kathryn [Herbert] Nikisch, Maryann [Lew] Reczek, Margaret [Brian] Donovan, and the late David Hoffman. He was the beloved uncle of Lauren [David] Vohwinkel, Lucille Reczek, and Sean, William, and Colin Donovan, and grandfather of Robin Hoffman-Filkorn. He is also survived by cousins. Ed was born to the late Kenneth F. and Teresa [nee Marczak] Hoffman and was raised in Cheektowaga, NY, and was a graduate of Maryvale High School. Growing up, he was a Boy Scout. He enjoyed building models. Ed grew up playing sports - he bowled, played street hockey, and played soccer at Maryvale HS and St. Barnabas, and he also coached his younger sister's soccer team at St. Barnabas. He loved classic cars, and he especially loved taking rides in his older brother's Camaro. He was passionate about anything that had to do with cars and worked in a precision collision repair and auto body painting his entire career. Ed loved everything Buffalo - Bills, Sabres, wings, Rootie's blue cheese and tobogganing at Chestnut Ridge. He was a friend you could always rely on to help with any task, big or small. He was "EJ the DJ, spinning the tunes at gatherings with friends or family. He was a cannonball extraordinaire, and he would be sure to make the biggest splash jumping into the pool. He loved woodworking and spent countless hours making various projects with his dad, including Buffalo Bills signs. He was also fondly known as Eddie, Eddie Spaghetti, Edziu, Uncle Chicken, Mr. Fix-it, and Dude. Above anything else, Ed loved his family. He was at every family gathering, making sure everyone had what they needed before he ever took care of himself and sat down. He took immense pride in being a father to his daughter, and beaming with joy the moment he found out he was going to be a grandfather. Ed always enjoyed cheering on the Bills and the Sabres with his family, helping to decorate for the Holidays, dressing up as Santa Claus for the kids, and he always wanted to put a smile on the faces of his loved ones. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Ed's Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 9:30 am in Saints Peter & Paul Church, 5480 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221. Please assemble directly at the church as there will be no prior calling or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to ECMC's foundation in memory of Edward J. Hoffman. Please make your check payable to the Erie County Medical Center Foundation 462 Grider Street Buffalo, N.Y. 14215. On the memo portion of your check please write Edward J. Hoffman. Ed's family would like to acknowledge all of your love, prayers and concern at this time. Everyone is invited to share a favorite memory, leave a message of condolence and light a candle in his memory at www.kevinmmasonfuneralhome.com.

Edward J. Hoffman

September 27, 1969 - June 27, 2024