ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Rex Richard Hoffman, 61, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Sept. 14, 2013.

Rex will always be remembered and loved by his family and friends.

He was born Jan. 24, 1952, the son of Robert E. and Mary Ann (LaLumia) Hoffman.

Rex was employed as a manager in the plastics industries for several companies.

He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and all outdoor sporting events.

He leaves behind his mother. Mary Ann Hoffman of Canfield; his children. Randall Hoffman of New Orleans, Rex Hoffman Jr. of California and Elizabeth Hoffman of Virginia; two brothers, Mark Hoffman of North Carolina and Michael Hoffman of Florida; and a sister. Roberta Hoffman of Asheville, N.C., with whom he made his home.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Hoffman.

“We pray for the repose of his soul and we all look forward to meeting Rex in eternity.”

There will be a memorial Mass held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 343 Via Mount Carmel, on Sept. 29, 2013, at 8 a.m. followed by a light breakfast and fellowship at St. Joseph Hall, family and friends are welcome to attend.

Local arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.

Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Hoffman family