Thomas "Tom" Hofmann

Hampton, NH – Thomas “Tom” Hofmann, 69, of Hampton, passed peacefully Monday, August 4, 2014 surrounded by those who loved him and cared for him during his illness. He was born in Northampton, MA, April 22, 1945 a son of the late George and Marjorie (Fagan) Hofmann. Tom graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Northampton, MA with the Class 1962. He later graduated from UMass Amherst with the Class of 1966 and Golden Gate University, where he received his MBA. Serving in the United States Air Force from 1967-1980, where he was a B52 pilot in Vietnam serving tours with the 4th ACS Pleiku and DaNang . During his tours he was awarded 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses for his acts of heroism in aerial flight, in addition to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Air Medal with 22 clusters and numerous other awards for Valor. He continued his career and became an FB-11 pilot and instructor pilot at Pease Air Force Base. His love for flying was a frequent topic throughout his life. After leaving the military Tom joined Image Marketing for several years and then became the co-owner with Ed Dunham of Salty's Lobster Pound at the former Smith and Gilmore Pier before a devastating fire took the business. Shortly after Salty's he joined the Portsmouth Music Hall Staff as the House Film Manager. He later became a Hampton River Bridge operator. He also spent time as a former Commodore at the Kittery Point Yacht Club, during which he participated in several Portsmouth Regatta's and regularly attended the famous Friday Dart nights. He volunteered for Pro Portsmouth, the Seafood Festival and various causes throughout the Seacoast. In 1974 Tom bought his dream house in Hampton on Ocean Boulevard, this is where his true love for the ocean started. He purchased his sailboat “BOATOFUS” and the pleasure of being a guest on his boat was known far and wide. He sailed the entire New England Coast, but was famous for his sails to Boston for the Tall Ships and the yearly sail to the Boston Hat Shell for the Fourth of July. Tom was a world traveler who was famous for the 603 gatherings, Christmas in July and his New Year's Brunches, among many other milestone celebrations. He loved his friends, old and new and his door was always open. Tom leaves behind his sister Patsy Miller and her husband Bob; his Brother George "Dusty" Hofmann USMC, Ret. and his wife Judith; His brother in law Fred Guerrin and several nieces and nephews as well as several grand nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tom is predeceased by his sister Millicent "Mitzi" Hofmann Guerrin. Services with military honors will be held at 12 P.M. Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A burial at sea will follow. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Thomas "Tom" Hofmann

April 22, 1945 - August 4, 2014