ST. JOHNSVILLE – Mr. Donald E. Hoffman, age 77, of State Highway 67, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Thursday afternoon, December 10, 2020, at the Community Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, New York. He was born on August 2, 1943, in Little Falls, New York, a son of the late Harold and Margaret (Nellis) Hoffman and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School, ‘Class of 1961.’ He was united in marriage with the former Linda J. VanPatten on September 26, 1992. Don worked as a Fleet Supervisor with Freihoffer’s, Albany, New York and enjoyed several years as a bus driver with Brown’s Transportation with many routes within the Little Falls school district. Don dedicated his life to our community. He was a 59 - year member of the St. Johnsville Fire Department and served with the St. Johnsville Ambulance Corps. One of his favorite hobbies was going to antique car shows. He restored vintage cars, rode motorcycles and loved taking cruises. He built the beautiful log cabin home that his family lives in. Don was a racing enthusiast and raced himself years ago. He was the backbone of Hoffman Racing, which started in the late 1960’s and runs currently today. The team has won many championships. All in all, Don was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, just a true family man. We will always look back fondly upon his amazing talents and personal qualities. A great guy, he was a friend to many, was loved and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Don was always dedicating his time with the St. Johnsville Fireman’s Fair as well, always eagerly helping and cooking! He is survived by his beloved family: his loving wife of 28 years, Linda; his loving children, Todd Hoffman (Melissa), Daren Hoffman (Sheila), Paul Hoffman (Jill), Donald Hoffman, Jr. (Sonya), Thomas Oare (Tammy) and Lynette Oare (Jeff); devoted grandfather, to Joshua (Christine), Hailey, Meghan, Michael, Chloe, McKayla, Kenidee, Grace, Cayden, Caleb, Brienne, Joseph, Danion and Hillary; great-grandfather, to Isaac, Alec, Corey, Celeste, and Kimberley; loving brother, to Patricia Hoffman and Kevin Hoffman (Sally); and proud uncle, of several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his In-Laws, Karen & Allan Polmateer and Lisa Buckbee. Don was predeceased by his parents, Harold & Margaret; his brother, Paul; and his brothers-in-law, Carl & Timothy VanPatten. Funeral services with full first responder honors will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 11:00 AM, at St. John’s Reformed Church, 68 West Main Street, in St. Johnsville, New York, with Rev. Matthew Draffen, officiating the funeral, which will be held within the sanctuary of the church. Interment will follow at St. Johnsville Cemetery, the cortege to be led with Don’s casket on the fire truck. Calling hours for friends and relatives will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, from 4PM until 8PM, at St. John’s Church as well and this will take place in the chapel of the church. If you plan to attend the calling hours or funeral services, a face mask will be required. Thank you. Those who wish to remember Donald in a special way are asked to consider a donation in his memory to St. Johnsville Fire Department, 6 West Main Street, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 or to St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corps, P.O. Box 296, St. Johnsville, NY 13452. These organizations have been so very special to Don and Linda through the years and we are very appreciative for all that they do. Envelopes are encouraged to be mailed directly in his honor. The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to all of our friends and relatives who have been there for Don during this very difficult time. We would like to thank St. Johnsville Fire Department & Ambulance, Brown’s Transportation, Med Flight, St. Peter’s Hospital & Community Hospice, Mohawk Valley Dialysis, the excellent doctors, nurses and staff of St. Mary’s Cancer Medicine Center – Radiation Oncology of Amsterdam, NY and Dr. Joseph R. Sinchak, MD. It is such a comfort to know what you all have done for us in our time of need. Donald’s family has established the funeral arrangements with the Enea Family Funeral Home, of St. Johnsville, NY, located at 9 Center Street, Funeral Directors Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea and Martin L. Ciaccia (518) 568-2300. An online memorial tribute may be visited at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.