Louis Edward “Buddy” Hoffman passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1936 in Newport News, VA, and was a resident of Williamsburg Landing in Williamsburg, VA. A graduate of Hampton High School, he completed a five-year apprenticeship as a hydraulic designer at the Newport News Shipyard. He attained a B.S. in industrial engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg. After teaching advanced mathematics at the Shipyard’s Apprentice School, he co-founded and owned rental equipment stores and real estate across the Peninsula, moving to Williamsburg (Kingsmill) upon retirement.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; parents, Abe and Irene Hoffman; and twin sister, Adele “Sissy” Gall. He is survived by his two daughters, Ann Claire Phillips (Reese) and Hallie K. Hoffman, and sister, Joan Brown (David).
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Fish, Inc. in Williamsburg or the Shriners Children’s Hospitals.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
