Raised in this neighborhood, he was an avid White Sox fan and loved attending double headers (best value) fueled by his mother's sandwiches. We are certain this is not a coincidence and are comforted by their spiritual connection.Īllan was born on Octoand grew up on the south side of Chicago on Cornell Ave. Poignantly, his son, David, passed away on the same date, December 15, five years ago. We miss him deeply, his smiles, his jokes, his love of cigars, sushi, oysters, and soju, and his ever-inquisitive mind.
Having recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, it was a blessing that he was spared extended suffering. Hoffman passed on quietly and gracefully on Decemin Tacoma, Washington.