Son of Robert Henry Hofmann (1916-1979) from Newark, NJ and Lois L. Swing (1923-2004) from Lexington, North Carolina. Early years lived in Trenton, NJ then Levittown, PA. Married 3 times with a lasting one of 23 yrs to Patricia Anne Mooney settling in St. Petersburg, FL.
Robert joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty. He earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant on July 1, 1969 upon completion of Officer training. He was Platoon Commander of India 3-5 and Fox 2-5, 1st Marine division while serving in Vietnam (1969-1972). Honorably discharged June 30, 1972, Robert was a respected Vietnam veteran who cared about his fellow veterans as he involved himself in such Affairs. As he requested and deserved, Robert was honored at his memorial service with Marine Military Honors that included a 21 gun salute firing party, a bugler playing of Taps, a flag folding, and a flag presentation to his wife, Patricia.
Robert was a kind giving protective man who always did what he could to help others - expecting nothing in return. He gathered 'strays' and lived with a menagerie of rescued dogs, cats and birds. Robert was loving and much loved. He was an intelligent man who seemed to know something about everything - he couldn't be beat at "Trivial Pursuit".
He will be sorely missed and the void left (by his sudden unexpected passing while healing from recent knee surgery) will not easily be filled - if ever. Rest in Peace, dear Robert.
Robert joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty. He earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant on July 1, 1969 upon completion of Officer training. He was Platoon Commander of India 3-5 and Fox 2-5, 1st Marine division while serving in Vietnam (1969-1972). Honorably discharged June 30, 1972, Robert was a respected Vietnam veteran who cared about his fellow veterans as he involved himself in such Affairs. As he requested and deserved, Robert was honored at his memorial service with Marine Military Honors that included a 21 gun salute firing party, a bugler playing of Taps, a flag folding, and a flag presentation to his wife, Patricia.
Robert was a kind giving protective man who always did what he could to help others - expecting nothing in return. He gathered 'strays' and lived with a menagerie of rescued dogs, cats and birds. Robert was loving and much loved. He was an intelligent man who seemed to know something about everything - he couldn't be beat at "Trivial Pursuit".
He will be sorely missed and the void left (by his sudden unexpected passing while healing from recent knee surgery) will not easily be filled - if ever. Rest in Peace, dear Robert.
Son of Robert Henry Hofmann (1916-1979) from Newark, NJ and Lois L. Swing (1923-2004) from Lexington, North Carolina. Early years lived in Trenton, NJ then Levittown, PA. Married 3 times with a lasting one of 23 yrs to Patricia Anne Mooney settling in St. Petersburg, FL.
Robert joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty. He earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant on July 1, 1969 upon completion of Officer training. He was Platoon Commander of India 3-5 and Fox 2-5, 1st Marine division while serving in Vietnam (1969-1972). Honorably discharged June 30, 1972, Robert was a respected Vietnam veteran who cared about his fellow veterans as he involved himself in such Affairs. As he requested and deserved, Robert was honored at his memorial service with Marine Military Honors that included a 21 gun salute firing party, a bugler playing of Taps, a flag folding, and a flag presentation to his wife, Patricia.
Robert was a kind giving protective man who always did what he could to help others - expecting nothing in return. He gathered 'strays' and lived with a menagerie of rescued dogs, cats and birds. Robert was loving and much loved. He was an intelligent man who seemed to know something about everything - he couldn't be beat at "Trivial Pursuit".
He will be sorely missed and the void left (by his sudden unexpected passing while healing from recent knee surgery) will not easily be filled - if ever. Rest in Peace, dear Robert.
Robert joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and served two tours of duty. He earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant on July 1, 1969 upon completion of Officer training. He was Platoon Commander of India 3-5 and Fox 2-5, 1st Marine division while serving in Vietnam (1969-1972). Honorably discharged June 30, 1972, Robert was a respected Vietnam veteran who cared about his fellow veterans as he involved himself in such Affairs. As he requested and deserved, Robert was honored at his memorial service with Marine Military Honors that included a 21 gun salute firing party, a bugler playing of Taps, a flag folding, and a flag presentation to his wife, Patricia.
Robert was a kind giving protective man who always did what he could to help others - expecting nothing in return. He gathered 'strays' and lived with a menagerie of rescued dogs, cats and birds. Robert was loving and much loved. He was an intelligent man who seemed to know something about everything - he couldn't be beat at "Trivial Pursuit".
He will be sorely missed and the void left (by his sudden unexpected passing while healing from recent knee surgery) will not easily be filled - if ever. Rest in Peace, dear Robert.
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Robert was cremated and his ashes are kept by his wife Patricia Hofmann. Burial plans unknown.
Gravesite Details
Obit: HOFMANN, Robert J. 64, of St. Petersburg, died March 13, 2011. Survivors include wife, Patricia; son Gregory and 3 grandchildren. Abbey Affordable Cremation, Largo 727-517-2340
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