Richard "Dick" Hoffman

Richard (Dick) Truxal Hoffman died suddenly Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the age of 86. A loving and devoted man he is mourned by his wife of 63 years Dorothy M. Hoffman (McDowell), and children – Christina, Kathryn, Dick Jr. (Johni) and Barbara Holmes (Ted) and his grandchildren Allie, RJ , Courtney and Trey (Di) and Great Grandchild Jeni. He is also survived by two sisters Charlotte Fennell & Joanne Frye. He was predeceased by his brothers Keith, Kenneth, William and Robert. After earning a Masters degree while an assistant coach and former player at West Virginia University, Dick devoted 47 years of his life to the people who attended Rancocas Valley Regional High School as a coach, teacher and guidance counselor, helping many find their path through the years of becoming a mature and responsible adult. He continued to mentor and befriend them as they became leaders in their own right. He loved the community as well as the country he defended as a Seagoing Marine on the Rochambeau in the Pacific during World War Two and beyond. He also served as an Admirals Guard in Philadelphia upon his return to the states But first and foremost, he loved his family, both far and near. Family reunions with his brothers and sisters were a highlight of his life. Outside of school and coaching Dick had many other interests and activities. During the 1950’s he was head of Junior Camp in Medford Lakes and in 1959 he served on the YMCA Board of Directors and the Lumberton Board of Education. In 1963 he was a Deacon in the First Presbyterian Church. He also served his community as Recreation Director for Lumberton Township. In 1979 he received the NJ Interscholastic Coaches Association Honor Award and in 1983 was inducted into the South Jersey Coaches Hall of Fame and in 1991 the RV Sports Hall of Fame. During 1995 he was on the Physical Therapy Advisory Board for Memorial Hospital. He spent many summers traveling to visit college campuses so that he had a firsthand knowledge of the schools he recommended to his students. Dick’s passing has a left a large hole in the life of many and he will be sorely missed but never forgotten as the lessons he taught were life lessons that will be carried and implemented forever. His family will always carry him in their hearts and minds, they hope others will do the same. Their love and devotion mirrored his and is magnified many times over. Life will go on, yet never be the same. We miss you! The viewing will be held on Thursday, March 3, from 7-9 PM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Service and funeral will be Friday March 4 at 11:00 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Lumberton. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be sent to a football scholarship fund at RV, checks Payable to RVRHS c/o Robert Sapp, 520 Jacksonville Rd., Mount Holly, NJ 08060 with a notation for Richard Hoffman or to Hose Co. #3 304 Alexander Avenue, Greensburg, PA 15601-2828.

Richard "Dick" Hoffman

December 7, 1924 - February 23, 2011