Wallace "Wally" Enman Sr.

Wallace "Wally" Enman Sr. obituary, Worcester, MA

Wallace "Wally" Enman Sr.

Wallace Enman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2013.
Wallace F. "Wally" Enman, 74, of 28 Fairlawn Drive passed away peacefully Saturday December 14th in his home, surrounded by his family. Wally is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carol M. (Konopka) Enman, his devoted children, Laurie Enman of Worcester and Wallace Enman Jr. and his wife Jennifer, of Wilton, CT; a brother, John "Jack" Enman and his wife Joanie of Webster; two grandchildren, Jake and Elissa; many nieces, nephews and cousins, including Wayne "Skip" Army and his wife Kathy of Sutton. A sister, Claire J. (Enman) Joinville predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of John and Claire (Lavallie) Enman. Wally graduated from St. Stephen's High School and Worcester State College, and was a teacher in the Worcester Public Schools until his retirement in 2001. He taught at May Street and Midland Street schools. He was an assistant baseball coach at St. Stephen's High School from 1957 until the high school closed in 1971, a period which included the school winning the Massachusetts State Championship in 1958. Wally was a fixture of the softball diamonds of Worcester from the late 50s to the early 70s, and remained an avid golfer his entire life. A private funeral service will be held at Henry-Dirsa funeral home. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 120 Thomas St. 01608.

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October 21, 2023

Maxine Bousquet posted to the memorial.

July 28, 2020

Ann (MacDougall) McGillicuddy posted to the memorial.

December 10, 2019

Lynda Breen posted to the memorial.

Maxine Bousquet

October 21, 2023

I had his wonderful wife in 5th grade @ May St. School. They were a perfect match!

Ann (MacDougall) McGillicuddy

July 28, 2020

r Enman was my 6th grade teacher. He was so cool! I always remembered the flirting going on between him and a certain pretty young teacher named Miss Konopka. You two didn’t know we students noticed it! He was a great teacher. I saw him years later when he was visiting one of my patients when I was a student nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital. I was so intimidated but I remember his big smile as he looked at me with pride. I’m so sorry for your loss. Such a good man!

Lynda Breen

December 10, 2019

I remember Mr. Enmen as my 6th grade teacher at May Street school, I believe was in 1972, as such a good teacher. He is missed.

December 21, 2013

WALLY AND FAMILY, I'M SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF DAD AND HUSBUND. WALLY SR. WAS A REALLY NICE MAN. FROM, BECCA LAVERTY

Laurie Enman

December 20, 2013

We love and miss you so much Dad. Love Mom, Wally, Laurie and Daisy

Larry Burg

December 19, 2013

My condolences to the family. Let me add my recollections: I was in Mr. Enman's 5th grade class at May St. School--possibly his first--about 1961-2? I remember his 1957 Chevy and I can vividly recall the flirting that went on between MISS Konopka and Mr. Enman. Our 2 classes had some kind of geography contest, too. And I think we competed intensely in kickball.

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Sykes

December 19, 2013

Our condolences to the Enman Family

Jane O'Neil O'Connor

December 18, 2013

How lucky all the students were at May Street School and Midland Street to have had the pleasure of such a wonderful teacher as Mr. Enman. As a young student moving up the ranks I like my classmates could not wait to reach the sixth grade so we could have Mr. Enman. Some of us were lucky enough to also have Miss Konopka just before they married!!! He was truly an inspirational teacher who made coming to school each day the best experience ever. I thank him for teaching all of us to love learning. It is with a tear in my eye that I remember those wonderful days . Rest in peace knowing that you taught us more than you may ever know!

Jeffrey Santimore

December 18, 2013

So sorry for your loss.
43 years ago Mr Enman was teaching our class at May Street about Caesar and the origin of the phrase "Et Tu Brute". Suddenly he stop paused and told us "You know there was another time in history when this phrase was used. A week or so before that tragic day Brutis had bought donuts for the entire Senate and when he went to get one there were none left so he asked Caesar how many he had eaten?" After doubling over he realized he was the only one laughing and spent the next 15 minutes trying to convince us that, that was a really great joke.
Needless to say, I never forgot the phase or the teacher.
God's Speed Mr Enman :(

Lynda Breen

December 18, 2013

I was in his sixth grade class at May Street School, good teacher, he will be missed.

David Greenberg

December 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Enman Family and friends. I was most blessed to have Wally Enman for 6th grade at May St. School. He was an amazing teacher in the classroom, the gym and schoolyard and responsible for so many great memories. I've told my kids about playing floor hockey against his alter-ego Wally "The Cat" Enman. I hope your memories offer you comfort .

December 17, 2013

How lucky all the students were at May Street School and Midland Street to have had the pleasure of such a wonderful teacher as Mr. Enman. As a young student moving up the ranks I like my classmates could not wait to reach the sixth grade so we could have Mr. Enman. Some of us were lucky enough to also have Miss Konopka just before they married!!! He was truly an inspirational teacher who made coming to school each day the best experience ever. I thank what he did for all of us to love learning. It is with a tear in my eye that I remember those wonderful days . Rest in peace knowing that you taught us more than you may ever know!

Jane O 'Neil O'Connor

December 17, 2013

How lucky all the students were at May Street School and Midland Street to have had the pleasure of such a wonderful teacher as Mr. Enman. As a young student moving up the ranks I like my classmates could not wait to reach the sixth grade so we could have Mr. Enman. Some of us were lucky enough to also have Miss Konopka just before they married!!! He was truly an inspirational teacher who made coming to school each day the best experience ever. I thank what he did for all of us to love learning. It is with a tear in my eye that I remember those wonderful days . Rest in peace knowing that you taught us more than you may ever know!

Beth Solomon

December 17, 2013

I have the fondest memories of Mr. Enman in 6th grade. It seems like yesterday that he was teaching me. What a great teacher- I think of him often- my condolences to the entire Enman family

john lawless

December 17, 2013

Wally was a true "Grafton Hill Gentleman" one of the best......and who can ever forget his purple...yes...purple convertible.....he was a good friend and teacher to many...

Mary Beckwith

December 17, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to the Enman Family from all of the Beckwiths. We all remember him fondly as a fun and challenging teacher as well as a great kickball player during those end of year teacher/student games! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard Barton

December 17, 2013

I enjoyed the years I spent playing golf at Leicester Country Club with Wally. He was always a perfect gentleman with a winning smile and the " Joke Of The Day ".I will miss him very much.

Lynn Bromley

December 17, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. Enman's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at May Street School. He made sixth grade so much fun! He has touched so many lives, I'm sure he will be greatly missed by everyone. My condolences to his family.

Frank Deignan

December 17, 2013

I will always miss Wally's great sense of humor! I even urged him to write a column for the T&G. I treasured his emails, because they made me smile. Rest in peace, my old friend. You will be missed.

Stephen Greenberg

December 17, 2013

I remember when we would have indoor recess in the gym at May Street. No matter what we would do to Mr. Enman to make him miss a foul shot.....he would stand at that foul line and make shot after shot after shot!!

Michelle Ustinovich

December 17, 2013

Laurie I am so sorry for your loss I know how much you loved your Dad.

ken rondeau

December 17, 2013

to wallys family,i had the pleasure of playing softball against him for more than 20 yrs not only was he very good in the outfield he had a great attitude and never had a bad thing to say about any one he ever played against so sorry for your loss. ken rondeau

Shauna Simpson

December 16, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Enman was one of my most favorite teachers at Midland St. School.

carl gentile

December 16, 2013

a true grafton hiller prayers for wally

Janet Keenan

December 16, 2013

Prayers for the family of my all-time favorite teacher at May Street School. Many fond memories...such a kind soul.

DONNA HACKETT

December 16, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe Rogers

December 16, 2013

Sincere condolences and remembrance from one of the lucky young men to have been coached by Wally at St. Stephens.

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