GUILDERLAND – Carl J. Hoffa, 85, of Guilderland, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the Guilderland Center Nursing Home. Carl was born in Schenectady, the son of the late Peter and Julia Hoffa, and he lived all his life in Niskayuna and Guilderland. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed for many years by the Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing, and spending time at their cottage on Cape Cod. He also enjoyed gardening, and in retirement he became fond of cooking.
Carl is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce A. Petherbridge Hoffa. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Kleber, and by his brothers Philip and James Hoffa.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Wednesday morning at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 10:00am. Entombment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. To leave a message of condolence for the family, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Dorothy Kevlin
September 9, 2014 at 4:57 amDear Joyce,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have missed seeing the both of you at dance class. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Dorothy
John and Alissa Quinn
September 9, 2014 at 6:33 amCarl and Joyce were always a friendly couple to see and be with. They had a smile on their faces and greeted everyone warmly. Joyce we are sincerely sorry for your loss and the passing of Carl. I am glad I had the pleasure of seeing you both recently. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. Sincerely, John and Alissa Quinn
Jacquelyn Hoffa Decker
September 9, 2014 at 2:44 pmMy sincere condolences Aunt Joyce. I just found out tonight and I am unable to attend the services due to work. I hope he’s laughing it up with my dad! If you need anything please don’t hesitate to contact me. 518-821-3129. I’ll be thinking of you!
Ralph F. Perrott
September 9, 2014 at 3:01 pmCarl was my supervisor in the Forestry Department for a few years. Always was smiling except when he found us goofing off. And although he seemed angry he always seemed to let by gone’s be by gone’s. He was a good man and an honor to work for. God Bless the family and his faithful wife at this time.
Ann Buckingham
September 12, 2014 at 8:08 amDear Joyce,
Always enjoyed talking to you and Carl and seeing you both in class and practice. Sorry for your loss and his passing. …
Ann
mark petherbridge
July 27, 2015 at 5:32 amhey,
aunt joyce. i am just hearing about the passing of uncle carl.. as you know dad passed away recently. please contact me as soon as you can.
mark