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Edwin Wolff Obituary
Edwin J. Wolff Jr. of New Windsor, entered into rest on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Cornwall Campus. He was 78.
Son of the late Edwin J. and Nancy J. Osborne Wolff, he was born May 12, 1930 in the Bronx, NY. He was married to Lorayne Wolff for 50 years, who predeceased him in 2004.
Edwin proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1947 to 1952. While serving he earned the Presidential Unit Citation with one star, China Service Medal, Korean Ribbon with three stars and the United Nations Ribbon. He also served 20 years in the National Guard, 102nd Engineer Battalion. He was a retired bus driver for MABSTOA in New York City and was a member and past master of Evangelist Masonic Lodge No. 600.
He is survived by his children, Nancy S. Wolff and her husband, Ralph Macchiarolo of Deerpark, NY, Gary Wolff of Pennsylvania, and Suzanne Scalzo and her husband, Frank of New Windsor; and his loving granddaughters, Krysta and Courtney Scalzo of New Windsor. He was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Anne Wolff.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550. A Funeral Service will take place at 7:30 p.m.
A service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 18, at Cedar Hill Mausoleum Chapel, Newburgh. Entombment of cremains will be in the mausoleum.
Memorial donations in Edwin's memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Heart Gifts Processing Center, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049, or the American Diabetes Association, 333 Seventh Ave., 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
To send a personal condolence or for directions to the Funeral Home, please visit BrooksFH.com or call (845) 561-8300.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janet Wolff
August 18, 2008
Dear Gary, Nancy, Sue, Frank, Krysta, and Courtney,
I'm so sorry I was unable to give you my sympathy in person. I was away and returned on Sunday. Something just told me to check the obituaries from when I was away and I was shocked to see you dad's name. I am so sorry....
With Love,
Janet
Jack and Kathy Jacke
August 17, 2008
Nancy, Ralph and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. Those we have held in our arms for alittle while, we hold in our hearts forever.
Pete Garrison Jr
August 17, 2008
Sue, Gary, Nancy, and family...please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad, he was a good man. I'm sorry I could not be there.
Robert Pattwell
August 16, 2008
To the Family of SSG Edwin Wolff:
Please accept our condolences and prayers on the passing of your father, and grandfather. He was loyal and efficient Non-Commissioned Officer of the 102nd Engineer Battalion and a Veteran of the USMC in the Korean War. He was a valuable leader in our unit and we wish God's peace for you all. Respectfully, Robert and Joy Pattwell, Former Commander of the 102nd Engineer Battalion.
Francis Degano
August 16, 2008
On behalf of all the members of the 102nd Engineer Battalion, please accept our sincere condolences upon the death of your father, my friend and a dedicated soldier that served our country. I expect to attend the service Sunday evening and present Ed with the final tribute of our unit the Battalion Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding service and dedication.
Francis J. Degano Colonel (retired) USA
Rita, Walt Jr. and Sean Quick
August 16, 2008
Nancy, Ralph and the rest of the Wolff family,
My sincere condolences to you and your families. May it bring peace knowing others are praying for you and thinking of you in your time of loss.
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