GEORGE M. WOLFE

Wolfe, George M. of Westwood, formerly of Newton and originally Mattapan, January 23, 2008, at the still youthful age of 88. George was the beloved husband and companion of Phyllis (Kaplan) Wolfe for almost 60 years. He was a devoted father to Jessica Wolfe, Andrew Wolfe, James Wolfe and son-in-law, Tom Bloch. Most important in his life were his two prized associates, granddaughters Alison Wolfe Bloch and Margot Wolfe Bloch, whom he doted on from birth. Loving brother to Edwin Wolfe and Leonard Wolfe with whom he shared many wonderful and humorous times. After graduating from M.I.T (class of 1940), George served proudly as a Captain in the U. S. Army during WWII. Following his return, he had a long career in the electrical contracting business where he was widely respected. George touched many people through his diverse professional, civic, and philanthropic activities including service with CJP (lifetime board member), Jewish Vocational Services (Past President), Jewish Housing for the Elderly (Board member) and the formation of several temples. Later in life, George was especially proud of his years of volunteer service where he comforted neurologically ill children and their families at Bostons Children’s Hospital. His children and grandchildren will long remember their many exciting family trips to the Caribbean spanning over 20 years. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA at 2PM, Friday, January 25, 20 08. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at the home of his daughter on Saturday evening (January 26th) from 6 to 9PM, and Sunday afternoon (January 27th) from 1 to 4PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Georges memory may be donated to Tippett Home (Needham), c/o VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923 (www.vnacarenetwork.org) or Childrens Hospital, Boston, MA. We love and miss you, Bummer.