Thomas F. Hoffman, 56, of Syracuse died Jan. 12 in Tampa, Fla. Born in Syracuse, he lived in Syracuse most of his life. He was a free-lance writer for Game Plan Magazine and previously worked at Rollway Bearing Co.

Survivors: A daughter, Amy Hoffman of Syracuse; a son, Eric of Syracuse; a sister, Barbara J. Delpha of Baldwinsville; a brother, Jack F. of Rocky Mount, N.C.; a granddaughter.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial, St. Mary's Cemetery, Baldwinsville. No calling hours. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville, has arrangements.

Contributions: Meals on Wheels, 76 Canton St., Baldwinsville 13027.