Christopher Lawrence “Chris” Hoffman
January 27, 1960 – March 3, 2024
Christopher Lawrence āChrisā Hoffman, also known as Poppy to his grandchildren, 64, of Lusby, MD passed away on March 3, 2024 at Manatee Hospital in Florida.
Born January 27, 1960 in Maryland, he was the son of the late Harold and Frances Hoffman.Ā Chris lived in Lusby, MD for thirty-three years, and worked for the Washington Post as a Press Operator for thirty years.
Chris enjoyed his retirement. He loved watching sports, with his favorite teams being the Nationals, Capitals, and Redskins. He was very talented in art with drawing and painting. Chris loved music and taught his grandchildren all the songs he liked. He enjoyed the outdoors with some of his favorites being hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Chris loved spending time with family and traveling to Florida. He had a passion for photography, and his favorite was to capture wildlife. Chris loved where he lived and captured all the sights around him. He started a web page and named it Southern Maryland Moments so he could share his love of photography. Chris made friends wherever he went. He loved his wife and children dearly, but his favorite thing in life was being a Poppy to his grandchildren.
Chris is survived by his wife of forty years, Lori Hoffman; his sons, Nicholas Hoffman and Alex Hoffman; his daughter, Rebecca Kirksey (Shane); his grandchildren, Rylee Hoffman, Isabelle Hoffman, Aiden Kirksey and Bryson Kirksey; his siblings, Harold Hoffman, Jr. (Judy), Laurie Pletsch (Scott), Jody Hoffman (Tammy) and Michael Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeff Hoffman.
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3 Apr 2024
11:14pm
I met Chris when The Washington Post opened the plant in College Park. I was a platemaker on the other side of the press room door. He was always a great guy, and became a collector of sports page plates. When he retired and picked up the camera, I envied him for the knack he developed for capturing the natural beauty of southern MD, I told him that his photos would be my reason for throwing my camera off of a bridge. His response was ājust stick with it and keep trying ā. I miss his uniqueness. My prayers and blessings to the families.ā¤ļøš
City
Annapolis
State
MD
4 Apr 2024
11:02am
RIP my old friend Shaggy. We worked together in Southeast DC for about 10yrs. Chris a I enjoyed many liquid lunches and after work parties during that time. Chris was a hard worker with a wild and crazy personality. We would often cut on each other and laugh as we struggled to produce papers. So glad he was able to qualify for early retirement and enjoy his family and photography. Life lost too early. Condolences to the family.
Eyes to the sky.
City
Centreville
State
VA
4 Apr 2024
9:18pm
I met Chris in school in the 70ās and remember when Chris and Lori met. Iām pretty sure it was Love from first time they met. Love them both.., May Chris rest in peace! He was a special person especially to his wife and children. ššš
City
Port Saint Lucie
State
Fl
12 Apr 2024
9:49am
I met Chris when I was 17. His wife Lori and I were in a business class together and we became fast friends. Chris was a character. Funny and outspoken and fiercely loyal to the people that he loved. I am heartbroken for Lori, the kids and his grandbabies. May he rest in eternal peace.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
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I met Chris when The Washington Post opened the plant in College Park. I was a platemaker on the other side of the press room door. He was always a great guy, and became a collector of sports page plates. When he retired and picked up the camera, I envied him for the knack he developed for capturing the natural beauty of southern MD, I told him that his photos would be my reason for throwing my camera off of a bridge. His response was ājust stick with it and keep trying ā. I miss his uniqueness. My prayers and blessings to the families.ā¤ļøš
RIP my old friend Shaggy. We worked together in Southeast DC for about 10yrs. Chris a I enjoyed many liquid lunches and after work parties during that time. Chris was a hard worker with a wild and crazy personality. We would often cut on each other and laugh as we struggled to produce papers. So glad he was able to qualify for early retirement and enjoy his family and photography. Life lost too early. Condolences to the family.
Eyes to the sky.
I met Chris in school in the 70ās and remember when Chris and Lori met. Iām pretty sure it was Love from first time they met. Love them both.., May Chris rest in peace! He was a special person especially to his wife and children. ššš
I met Chris when I was 17. His wife Lori and I were in a business class together and we became fast friends. Chris was a character. Funny and outspoken and fiercely loyal to the people that he loved. I am heartbroken for Lori, the kids and his grandbabies. May he rest in eternal peace.