Gerald Hoff Obituary

Uncle Jerry,



It's hard to describe the feelings of losing you and so many special people in my life. You will be truly missed. P.S. You left too soon. Tom got a job and we could have started to visit more often. Say hi to all the family in heaven and save a spot for the rest of us.



Love,

Barb (Lapuh) Hughes and Family

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MY FATHER WILL BE ON JULY 15TH AT ST. EDWARDS CHURCH, 4343 W. SUNNYSIDE CHICAGO @10 AM

Aunt Rose and family, Our deepest sympathy you are all in our prayers. Love to all Patrick and Julie McArdle,and family.

Dear Jerry

I have so many great memorys of you.

when I got out of high school ma sent me to work with you at manley plumbing to see if I would like to be a plumber,I lasted one day.

all of the yearly golf outings with ST Eds mens club. the golf trips to New Mexico, and Bobbys with you and jim,one plane had to carry all of our meds and we followed in another.every time you hit the ball you would always say "AH JERRY" it could be on the green but you always said "AH JERRY" your 4 wood on the fairway would always win for you! I am going to have to get out all of the tapes I made of us on the course, that we would watch and try to correct our swings and all we did was make our games worse.

to hear you and jim argue about every shot, drove me nuts at the timr but I would give my right arm to hear you two going at it again.

when I wasn't able to go to bobs you would always say" BIG ED YOU BETTER GO WITH US ,YOU KNOW I AM NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO GO SOON"

I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY!

I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY EVERY DAY THAT ALL OUR FAMILYS WILL BE TOGETHER WITH OUR LORD!

ED

To my one and only, Uncle Jerry. What can I say about a man that scared me half of my life with his "rough" voice, yet I looked forward to seeing him as I grew older and listening to his never-ending funny stories. I am so happy that I was able to visit with him and the family last year, he made me laugh for days.....He was a "diamond in the rough" and I will be forever blessed for having him as my "one and only", Uncle Jerry. May God Bless you and the family.



In God's Love,

A Memorial Service will be held in Chicago at St. Edwards Church 4343 W. Sunnyside on July 15, 2006. Service time will be posted soon.

Dear Aunt Rose & Family,We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry,s passing,My kids were amazed the 1st time they heard Uncle Jerry talk & laugh, they said he sounded just like their Grandpa(Uncle Ed)Our thoughts & prayers are with you. All Our Love Cari(Hoff)Gabala Rich, Adam, Lindsey & Kody Gabala.

WE WILL DEEPLY MISS OUR BROTHER-IN-LAW, JERRY, WHO WE SPENT OUR SUNDAYS WITH. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO LEND A HELPING HAND TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.FRANK WILL LOOK AFTER THE GARDEN THAT YOU BOTH PLANTED.WE HAVE MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF OUR GOOD TIMES TOGETHER THROUGH-OUT THE YEARS. WE MISS YOU, JER.

WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS, JOANIE AND FRANK

Dearest Rose and Family....Words cannot even begin to express the sadness at losing this wonderful brother and friend. We feel such an "emptiness" ...his passing has left a hole in our hearts. Jerry was one in a million. He had the "Roar of a Lion", but the "Heart of a Lamb". He was one of the kindest , good natured, and caring people we will ever have the good fortune of knowing. As they say....."You can pick your friends...but....you can't pick your relatives".....He's one "relative" that we loved with all our hearts and he can never, ever be replaced. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad sad time in your lives. May our Dear Lord give you all the strength you need to carry on. We love you all. Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Darlene

JERRY HOFF, A MAN I CAME TO KNOW THRU JOAN AND FRANK..ACTIVE, GOOD LOOKING, ALWAYS READY TO HELP...FULL OF ENERGY!

NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND..

Love is the only word that comes to mind. I will always remember the love you showed me. You welcomed me into your family and into your heart by trusting me, by granting your blessing for Mary Ann and I to wed. You gave to me the most precious gifts any man can receive. The gifts of friendship and love. I looked up to you as a son does to his father because you were a father to me. You taught me, by example what it takes to be a man and be there for his family. I will miss our chats on the front porch and showing you how to work our television. You taught me a trade and showed me what it was to work hard. To be grateful for a honest days pay. It wasn't always easy to tell my problems to you, but you always gave me good advice and you made me feel better when I did tell you. Your passing will leave a huge whole in my life for I lost one of my best buddies, but I know you will always be there for me when I call just as you always have been. If I turn out to be half the man you were I know I'll have turned out alright. Mary Ann, Eric, Amanda, and I will always have you in our hearts. We have the memories of your laughter and love you gave to us. Going out to breakfast will never be the same, because the servers won't take our order as fast as they should.



I love you Maddog and miss you,



Timboski



P.S. Sams Club called there is a shortage of toilet paper and bar soap, they want us to sell them back your stockpile. We declined they're offer knowing you would'nt approve.

You were my favorite Grandpa in the whole wide world.



I love you, and I will miss you...



Sami

Aunt Rose and family, I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. My last memories of him are of you both dancing at Julie and James' wedding. I will cherise those memories because you both were laughing and having such a good time. I'm so glad you were there to share that day with us. My prayers to you and all my cousins and their families. Uncle Jerry was always special because he was my mom's twin brother, and he was always so kind to me and my family. I loved his smile and good nature. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help with his memorial.

Pops,

I thank you for all I am today. I love you and will miss you every day for the rest of my life. You are in God's arms now.



Your loving daughter,

'Schnubs'

Sue & Maryann, I am so sorry about your dad's passing.