Obituary of MaryAnn Hoffman

MaryAnn Crosby Hoffman, 71, of Point Pleasant, passed away, Friday, December 16, 2011. Born in Medford, MA, to the late William Crosby & Mary Scanlan Crosby, she was formerly of Rutherford and has lived in Point Pleasant since 1972. She was a graduate of Rutherford High School, Immaculata College, Georgian Court University. Mrs. Hoffman worked as a First Grade Teacher and retired from the Westwood Regional School District, where she taught for many years. She was an active communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Bay Head, where she was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, founded the Breakfast Club, served as a Eucharistic Minister, and was also a Bereavement Minister, coordinating many of the Funeral Liturgies. Her gifts as a teacher were bestowed upon many as a CCD instructor for Sacred Heart and Saint Martha Parishes. She loved cooking, traveling, and going to lunch. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard M. Hoffman and her brother, William "Lee" Crosby. Surviving are her step daughter, Kim Haley and her husband Paul of Rosemount, MN; and three granddaughters, Megan, Nicole, and Faith. She is also survived by three beloved nephews, Sean, Bill, & Danny Crosby, other family members, and many dear friends. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 p.m. & 7 - 9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the Pable Evertz Funeral Home of Point Pleasant, 901 Beaver Dam Road. At 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. As an expression of sympathy, donations made in her memory to the Saint Charles Apache Mission School, 355 San Carlos Ave., PO Box 339, San Carlos, AZ, 85550, would be appreciated. For condolences to the family, visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com