Charles R. Wolff

Charles Richard Wolff, 87, of East Orleans, MA, passed away on October 29th at Liberty Commons in Chatham, MA. He was the late husband of Alice (Tracey) Wolff, son of Edwin and Ella (Garrity) Wolff and was born in New York City, New York on November 4, 1929. For 35 years he worked loyally as an insurance executive for Connecticut General which later became CIGNA, in various locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He graduated from St John’s Prep in Brooklyn NY and went on to receive a bachelors degree in accounting from Niagara University. Upon graduating in 1951, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army where he served active duty during the Korean War for 2 years. He was proud to serve among his fellow ROTC graduates from Niagara, taking on the role of leader, confident and spiritual advisor to many in the Battalion.

He is survived by Alice, his wife of nearly 64 years, and his 9 children: Margaret and Jonathan Jones of Bridgewater, Ma; Thomas and Margaret Wolff of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; Matthew and Marie Wolff of Portland, OR; John and Deborah Wolff of Chanhassen, MN; Joseph and Sheryl Wolff of Blue Bell, PA; Charles and Kelly Wolff of Sandy Springs, GA; Francis and Karen Wolff of Highlands Ranch, CO; Edward and Jennifer Wolff of Milton, MA; and Mary and Robert Dorsey of Glen Ellyn, IL. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren – Ian, Francis, Tyler, Taylor, Karen, Grace, Michael, Cammie, Ned, Brian, Bobby, Patrick, Maggie, Emily, Peter, Nic, Kate, Jeffrey, Nick, Jack, Matty, Danny, Sarah - and 1 great granddaughter, Holland. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his sister Marie Gaines and brother Donald Wolff.

Charlie was a big believer in service. He enjoyed 29 years of retirement and filled a good portion of that volunteering his time to others. He held many roles at St. Joan of Arc and was awarded the Marian Medal for his dedicated service to the Church. For years in the Orleans community he volunteered with the Council of Aging, Meals on Wheels, Nauset Neighbors and FISH.

Perhaps Charlie's favorite pastime, however, was time spent with family and friends. He was a true family man, devoted husband and was a wonderful role model to his kids and all who knew him. He always believed there were two lasting gifts you could give your children, one is roots, the other is wings. He and Alice traveled extensively over the years, but when they were home he busied himself sailing, playing tennis and bridge with friends, working in his beautiful yard, catching a football or baseball game on television, playing Scrabble, or just sitting on the deck hosting a gathering and taking in the lovely setting he called home.

Visiting hours will be held at Nickerson Funeral Home at 77 Eldredge Park Way Orleans, MA on Thursday November 2nd from 6 – 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held at Nickerson Funeral Home from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. before the Funeral Service that will be held at St Joan of Arc Church in Orleans on Friday November 3rd at 11 a.m. with a burial at Orleans Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society in care of St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal St., Orleans, MA 02653. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com .