Edward Paul Hoffman, 83, of Mechanicsville, MD (formerly of Hyattsville, MD). He died on August 25, 2011 at his residence. Born May 11, 1928 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late George Hoffman and the late Beulah Wheeler Hoffman.

Mr. Hoffman was a self-employed roofer for 60 years and a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in McConchie, MD and a past member of the VFW Post in Indian Head, MD. He was involved in his younger years with boxing with the Boys Club. He was an avid football fan and known as always working.

Predeceased by his parents; his late wife, Constance M. Hoffman; one late son, Stephen Michael Hoffman; one late brother, Michael Hoffman; one late sister, Delores Osterhoudt; and one late son-in- law, John Jenkins.

Survived by two daughters, Diana (Paul) Gray of Mechanicsville, MD and Margaret Jenkins of Woodstock, VA; two brothers, James Hoffman of NC and Donald Hoffman of DE. Also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation is on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 10:30AM until time of service at 11:30 AM at New Life Wesleyan Church, 9690 Shepherd's Creek Place, La Plata, MD 20646. Rev. Chris Bryan will officiate. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1PM. Honorary Pallbearers will be United States Navy Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.