It is with immeasurable sadness that we share with you, David Michael Hoffmann of Wilmington, MA, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on Saturday, March 21st at 51 years of age.
From an early age, David had a love of outdoors and music. During his childhood, he could be found riding his bike around the neighborhood or hanging out with his friends at local fishing holes. His ultimate outdoor adventure was climbing Machu Pichu, high in the Andes mountains of Peru. David’s musical interests were eclectic, spanning from Beethoven to Frank Zappa. In adulthood David was an avid reader, always learning more about the big questions of the universe.
David earned a business degree from Boston University, which he put to good use during his 20 year career as a Senior Finance Manager at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. He took pride that he worked for a World Renowned research organization striving to improve human health.
A chance encounter at a snowy New Year’s Eve party did what no dating site could; matching somewhat opposites together. Almost 13 years of marriage produced Nikki, an incredible daughter who loved her arcade outings with her dad and sharing laughs over juvenile bodily functions.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Gwen (Garber) Hoffmann and was the loving father of Nicole “Nikki” Hoffmann. He was the devoted son of Peter & Ilene (Herson) Hoffmann and the older brother of Brian Hoffmann & his wife Jordana. David was the uncle of Gavin, Zoe and Carly Hoffmann as well as Eliana and Olivia Garber.
David could sometimes come across as quiet and reserved. However, he truly loved talking to and learning from new people and spending time with his close circle of old friends.
The family also asks that if you have any special memories or stories about David that can be memorialized for his daughter, you record or write them and share them with his wife at a later date.
Services to honor David’s life will be held at Schlossberg Family’s Chapel on the Hill, 824 Washington Street, Canton, on Friday March 27th at 1:PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in David’s memory be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, P.O. Box 2150, Westfield, MA 01086 www.afsp.org
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Xiaofang Jiang says
March 26, 2026 at 3:41 amDavid, I’m going to miss you very much. I enjoyed our hallway conversations for the last 20 years-I loved hearing about your daughter. You were always very nice to me and a great coworker. You’ll be missed by everyone at Broad. Rest well.
Xiao
Samantha, Stephen, & David Weigman says
March 26, 2026 at 3:10 pmOur hearts go out to you and your family. Know that you are loved and that people are here for you during this difficult time and always.
Stephanie Beck says
March 27, 2026 at 8:58 pmWe were heartbroken to hear the news. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Jenny Rood says
April 16, 2026 at 8:52 pmI worked with David many years ago at the Broad (I was in the development office, so our paths would cross regarding grants and other financial matters). I always appreciated his competence, kindness, and quiet humor. He was terrific at his job, not only because he was very good and very timely on the financial work, but also because he was a wonderful colleague. I just wanted David’s family to know that he made such a positive impression on many people – even people who only worked with him occasionally, more than 6 years ago. I am thinking of you and wishing you strength.
Kate M says
April 17, 2026 at 12:53 amDear Gwen and Nikki, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was one of the folks I really remembered at the Broad – always so kind and patient and friendly to talk to. You could tell, even without knowing him very well, that he was a kind soul. Though we had not seen each other in a while, I was always glad to hear he was still at the Broad and helping the next generations of scientists. I am so sorry for your loss, but please know there are a lot of folks who will treasure his memory and that they got to know him.