William Jacob Hoffman ’38

Bill died from Alzheimer's disease Feb. 3, 2006, in Larchmont, N.Y.

He attended the Lawrenceville School and graduated from Princeton with a degree in political science. While an undergraduate, he helped form the Eight Baller's Band that played for class occasions and later at many reunions.

After graduation Bill worked for NBC and, in time, became director of international radio. During this period Bill married Nancy Whidden, also of Larchmont. During World War II, Bill served in the Armed Forces Radio Service for four years.

At war's end, he joined BBDO advertising agency and later worked for American Management Corp. For 40 years Bill was conductor of the Fountain Square Brass Band, which he founded, and which was named for the location of St. John's Episcopal Church in Larchmont, where he was a member.

Bill and Nancy were divorced after many years and he married Judith Telep-Ehrlich, an international opera star. She survives him, as do his daughter, Elizabeth Hoffman; his son, William J. III; and his brother, George. The class extends sincere condolences to all.

The Class of 1938