Anthony John Hoffman
March 04, 1956 - July 11, 2004
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Anthony John Hoffman
March 04, 1956 - July 11, 2004
Obituary
Anthony J. Hoffman, III passed away suddenly due to heart failure on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at a favorite beach near his home in Mission Viejo, California. AJ was a world renowned expert on antique locks and the history of interchangeable core cylinders and key systems. Fluent in six languages, AJ was also an accomplished linguist and musician, singing tenor and providing pronunciation guidance for Pacific Chorale, one of America’s most respected and accomplished professional choruses. He is survived by his wife Vivian.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, July 18th, 2004 at:
O?Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Hills, CA
Tel: 949-581-4300
A reception will follow.
There will also be a memorial service at the Associated Locksmiths of America ALOA Convention the following week.
The funeral and memorial will be a causal gathering to create a mosaic of memories of AJ’s life. If you have a memory that you would like to be part of the ceremony and cannot attend, feel free to send it via email to vivhoffman@aol.com or use the guest register at www.XAA1.com
In lieu of flowers, Vivian would like to establish a scholarship fund to pass on AJ’s passion for locks and his love of learning to the next generation. Donations can be sent to
ALOA Scholarship Foundation
AJ Hoffman Memorial Education Fund
3003 Live Oak Street
Dallas, TX 75204
If you are using a check, please make it payable to the ALOA Scholarship Fund and add a memo on the check indicating that it is for the AJ Hoffman CML Memorial Education Fund. Information about the fund will be available in ALOA’s keynotes magazine.
38 responses to Anthony John Hoffman
Lyle Hensley says:
July 14, 2004
Are prayers are with AJ and his family.
Marc Goldberg, Publisher, The National Locksmith, The Institutional Locksmith says:
July 14, 2004
A.J. could have excelled at anything in life. We’re fortunate that his passion was locks…and that he shared his wisdom, compassion and wit with us.
Mark Blum, CML, CPS says:
July 14, 2004
Remember his blush?
When joyous or embarrassed, not only did his face light up, but also his smile…back to his ears!
Michelle Kaye says:
July 14, 2004
I have been a locksmith since 1963. I first met A.J. when I was working for Schlage Lock Company. Lloyd Seliber brought him to my desk to introduce him to me. I had been researching Earnie Schlage’s long neglected incredible archives in my spare time. We went up there and I realized the breadth of A.J.’s knowledege. We have been friends ever since. I will forever miss him.
Robert R Dorantes CRL. says:
July 14, 2004
I dont know if I have a favorite memory. But I do know that any time I saw AJ and he was talking I was surely listening….He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family