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
Jerry Roraback says:
July 16, 2004
AJ has been a friend of mine and LAB’s for over 24 years. We had supper most recently and did so on several ocasions. His presence was as stong as his knowledge and his frame..Bill,Gerry,Leonard,AJ What a team. Appropriately he will play Center. The man was brilliant and will be missed.
Paul A Prescott says:
July 16, 2004
I was fortunate to meet AJ at a lock collectors meeting in the US a few years ago, while we spoke only briefly I am saddened and shocked to hear of his sudden passing. My thoughts are with his family.
Paul
Paul Pappas says:
July 16, 2004
I never met A. J. in person, but he was always willing to help me by answering questions and providing guidance. He will be deeply missed.
Richie Sommers says:
July 16, 2004
I was quite shocked upon hearing of A.J’s untimely passing last Sunday. A.J. and I go back some twenty plus years in the Locksmith industry, as well as being fellow lock collectors. I was in touch with him via email on a weekly basis. There was never a lock related problem too tough for him to answer, and he always answered it with pure accuracy and kindness! To say he’ll be missed just doesn’t say enough; I still can’t believe he is not with us anymore. To his beautiful wife Vivian…I am truly sorry for your loss. A.J….if you’re reading this…and something tells me you are…I never properly thanked you for all your help in so many ways. So here’s to you A.J….THANK YOU! May we meet up again someday,
Respectfully Yours,
Richie Sommers
Dennis & Renee Rider says:
July 17, 2004
A.J.HOFFMAN was one of the most respected people in the locksmith industry and a good friend.we were very sorry to hear of his passing…he will be missed