John Nicholas "Nick" Hoffman, age 82 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Medilodge of Monroe, with his sons at his side.
Born May 12, 1939 in Monroe, Nick was the son of the late Leo and Gertrude (Lauer) Hoffman. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central High School in 1958. During the Vietnam War, Nick served as a Medic from March 18, 1963 until being honorably discharged on March 9, 1965. On October 6, 1978, he married Sharon M. Wood at St. Mary Catholic Church. Together they raised two sons. Sadly, she preceded Nick in death on May 26, 1995.
Nick was employed by the City of Monroe Water Department for many years, retiring in 2006. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and its Ushers Club, Monroe Council 1266 Knights of Columbus, and a former board member of St. Joseph Cemetery Association. An avid golfer to say the least, golfing was his passion and favorite pastime… until his grandchildren were born.
Nick is survived by his sons, John (Maureen) Hoffman of Kettering, OH and Christopher (Sara) Hoffman of Temperance; two sisters, Helen Kemmerling of Maple Grove, MN and Carol (Robert) Weaver of Manassas, VA; and two grandchildren, Kendal and Ella Hoffman.
In addition to his parents and wife, Nick was also preceded in death by a sister, Jean Waybright; brothers-in-law, Donald Waybright and John Kemmerling; and nephew, David Kemmerling.
Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Mar. 7th at Bacarella Funeral Home where the Knights of Columbus will lead a Rosary/Litany service at 7 p.m. Nick will lie in state at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. by the church pastor, Rev. Fr. David Burgard. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors provided by Monroe VFW Post 1138.
For anyone wanting to make a memorial donation in honor of Nick, the family suggests supporting SMCC High School.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com .