Alan K Wolff

Alan K Wolff obituary

Alan K Wolff

Alan Wolff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home & Crematory - Hudson on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Alan K Wolff, age 90, of Hudson, Florida, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.

Alan was born in northern Manhattan to Irving Wolff and Catherine (née Zimmerman) Wolff, and grew up in Hartford, Connecticut. He was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Deignan Wolff (Harvard, MA).

Alan is survived by his beloved wife Barbara (Purnell) Wolff, of Hudson, Florida, with whom he shared 27 wonderful years of marriage. He also leaves behind his beloved daughter, Karen Wolff, of Boston, Massachusetts.

Alan was a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering. He received his master's degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Mechanical Engineering. He enjoyed a satisfying career as a metallurgical and mechanical researcher and consultant.

Alan lived a happy, vibrant, and full life. His lifelong passion was golfing. He was a longtime member of the prestigious International Golf Course in Bolton, MA. He was a top-level golfer and was happy to retire to Florida, where he played year-round.

He was known for his intellect, his humor and kindness, and being a kid-magnet for all his nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration reception (TBD) for Alan's life in the spring in New England.

In lieu of Flowers, please extend your own kindness, warmth, and love to others and think of Alan, the nicest, kindest person ever to grace our presence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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