Harvey Jay Wolf, 74, passed away on March 29, 2010, at home. He was born on May 5, 1935, to Nathan and Rosalind Schein Wolf in Detroit, Mich. He attended 11 colleges and universities including West Point, and served in the U.S. Army. He earned his doctorate of public administration degree at the University of Southern California.
Harvey had three distinct careers: physicist in the aerospace industry, professor of public administration at West Virginia University (Go Mountaineers!!!), and was co-owner of Wolf"s Head Books in St. Augustine. He was pleased to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and to be on the board of the Miami Book Fair International.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara E. Nailler; son, David (Lori) Wolf,; granddaughters, Sara and Emily Wolf; brother, Jerrold (Linda Duarte) Wolf; sister-in-law, Luci (Joe) Satterelli; brother-in-law, Pete (Patti) Casteel; nephews, Russell, Steve and Andy Wolf, Michael, Patrick, Adam, and Arik Theeke, Tony Satterelli; and nieces, Alysha Calderon, Lorika Archibald, Dana Johnson and Jill Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved dog, Wanda.
Harvey donated his body for medical research. At his request, a party will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Center on A1A North, seven miles north of the Vilano Bridge. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to: H.A.W.K.E., P.O. Box 188, Elkton, FL 32033, Betty Griffin House, 1375 Arapaho Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084, or to Community Hospice of N.E. Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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A good man and a flawed man, as all great men are. I am proud to have had him an uncle.
Arik Theeke
May 4, 2021
I was Harvey's graduate assistant at West Virginia University in the Master of Public Administration Program in 1974-75. All of us in the program enjoyed his lectures and his comraderie. He really liked racket ball, too, and was a fierce competitor. He will be missed.
David Cook
May 11, 2010
We will miss you at genealogy conferences, Harvey! Bev Petersen - Fun Stuff for Genealogists
Bev Petersen
April 22, 2010
For years now between Christmas & New Year's, my husband & I travel "up North" to St Augustine. A highlight of every trip is a visit to Wolfs Head Books & a chat with Harvey. He will truly be missed.
Our condolences to his loved ones.
Anne & Tom Walker
April 16, 2010
I met Harvey at the NGS conference in Raleigh, May 2009 -- I was the vendor area person and so we passed quite a bit of time chatting ... about barbecue and other things. Each day I'd get an update of where he ate and what he thought of it. He brought a smile to my face each day of that conference and it was so appreciated.
I didn't realize that the book store was in St. Augustine ... I was in town on the 29th and remember driving around and out of the corner of my eye I remember seeing "Wolf's Head" on a sign and wondering if it was the same book store except . It was closed and I didn't think any more of it until I just now learned of Harvey's death.
My condolences to all his family ... our connection was brief and memorable!
Diane Richard
April 11, 2010
What a wonderful seven years we had with both of you. Harvey will always be in our thoughts. A toast to the most cynical uncynical man we've ever met. Love Earl & Maggie
Earl & Maggie Brown
April 4, 2010
Barb, My thoughts are with you now. I believe you brought St. Augustine a wonderful legacy with your bookstore.
Mary Sanders
April 3, 2010
When I was a little girl Uncle Harvey's beard scared the bejesus out of me. As an adult I grew fond of Harvey and his signature beard. Aunt Barb, now you have an angel watching over you. XOXOXO
Love,
Dana Casteel Johnson
April 1, 2010
Played bridge with Harvey at the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association. He and Barbara were usually the winners in those matches. When we had time to chat, he was interested in a wide variety of subjects. Obviously a very learned man who was more than willing to share his knowledge. Thanks for the memories, Sue Olsen, St Augustine, Florida
Sue Olsen
March 31, 2010
Harvey was a very nice man, and a true pleasure to have known. We will surely miss him.
Joe Jacalone
March 31, 2010
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