WALLINGFORD-Pierre M. Wolff, Episcopal Priest and Jesuit Priest at heart, and beloved husband of Mary Morgan Wolff passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Born in Marseilles France on Nov. 2, 1929, he lived through World War II, served as a French Jesuit priest, giving the Spiritual Exercises and retreats to the Sisters of St. Joseph and lay people. In the early 70's, Pierre came to the States to do the same type of ministry with many communities. In 1988 Pierre married Mary; they made their home in Wallingford; and later he became an Episcopal priest, continuing his ministry and authoring numerous self-help books pertaining to living in Love.
In addition to his wife, Pierre is survived by four cherished nephews and their families.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Masonicare Home Hospice and Right at Home in-home care and assistance.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 65 N. Main St. in Wallingford. Donations in Pierre's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, CT chapter, 200 Executive Blvd, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. Pierre's body has been donated to Quinnipiac University School of Medicine.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Feb. 2, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Pierre Wolff

26 Entries

Angela

January 13, 2024

Mary,
When you need a loved one the most I believe with all my heart that they find a way to let you know how much they are with you. You called me an angel today but you my dear lady are the angel for allowing me to share my memories of your husband. I know as his passing you might wonder do people remember him.. yes, we do. Please know that the most beautiful legacy we leave is being remembered for our kindness and your husband was one of he most kind men to ever grace our world.

Love
Angela

Muriel WOlff

January 27, 2023

Chère Mary, je pense très fort à toi et serais heureuse de pouvoir t'écrire, mais je n'ai pas la nouvelle adresse postale!
Je ne t'oublie pas et Pierre est toujours dans mes pensées. Il a rejoint Raymond,André....et tant d'autres êtres chers.
Je t'embrasse très affectueusement,
Muriel

Fran Salone-Pelletier

January 27, 2023

Dear Mary,

It does not seem possible that Pierre is entering his 5th year of eternal life. Likely, the possibility is directly connected to the reality that he is always here with us...in multiple remembrances held in joyful gratitude. Jean and I will never forget Pierre's giftedness in sharing life with us. The sharp edges of loss are continually being honed to gentleness with the passage of time. Yet, we miss him. Shalom and love, Fran...and Jean, too!

Jean M. PHILIP

August 14, 2019

Bien qu'ayant appris tardivement le décès de Pierre, je voudrais exprimer ici mes sincères condoléances à son épouse Mary au nom des Anciens de l'Oeuvre du Bon Pasteur à Marseille que Pierre a longtemps fréquentée dans sa jeunesse après la seconde guerre mondiale.
Pendant ces années passées à l'Oeuvre, Pierre a été un exemple pour beaucoup de jeunes scouts ou coeurs-vaillants et il a contracté de nombreuses relations d'amitié avec les dirigeants des mouvements de jeunesse de l'Oeuvre du Bon Pasteur ainsi qu'avec son Directeur de cette époque le Révérend Père Paul Blanc.
Nous évoquerons la mémoire et le souvenir de Pierre ("Pierrot") dans un prochain numéro du journal de liaison qui rassemble encore après tant d'années les Anciens de l'Oeuvre du Bon Pasteur.
Nous nous associons aux prières de son épouse et de ses proches.

Jean PHILIP
Président honoraire des Anciens de l'Oeuvre du Bon Pasteur

Jean w Pelletier

January 27, 2019

I think of Pierre so very often. I was with him mostly on our nine retreats together. I find myself talking about him so often at our weekly Centering Group. As I said in my first note when I heard about his entry into the Total Kingdom, I never met anyone so gifted by God in the area of discernment. I so needed him to make my decision to get married. He helped to free me from the Canonical chains which so tightly bound me. Like the Scriptures said about Jesus, Pierre went about doing good. He was so all accepting. I so frequently hear his words to me and see his joyous smile. I loved him so much then and I love him more now. I frequently talk to him asking him to bring me the peace he had and now has in fulness. Ah qu'il est bon le bon DIeu.He gave me OUR Pierre. I am eternally grateful for God's gift to me/us.
jean w pelletier

FRAN SALONE-PELLETIER

January 27, 2019

Pierre is ever present in our minds and hearts...and in the stories we tell about his unique giftedness as a spiritual director. I did not know him as well as Jean, who was graced to be one of Pierre's directs. With Pierre's gentle guidance, Jean could finally come to discern with deep peace what his next step in life would be. We remember well that time...the man...the goodness...the trust....the compassion. Who could ask or receive anything more? So, we pray to St. Pierre for continued guidance along life's way. This is from me, Fran. Jean will offer his own tale, I'm sure. With deep love, Fran Salone-Pelletier

Muriel WOLFF

January 27, 2019

Ce temps dévorant avance si vite et ... un an déjà que tu es parti cher Pierre alors qu'il semblerait que ce n'était qu'hier.Mes pensées très affectueuses vont à Mary à qui tu dois tant manquer.Malgré les kilomètres qui nous séparent je ne peux qu'être près d'elle par le coeur. Tu es toujours présent cher Pierre au travers des moments partagés, des évocations ...Que Notre Dame de la Garde, chère à Pierrot, veille sur toi chère Mary. Je t'embrasse très affectueusement

April 29, 2018

Mary: Thinking of you and sending love and prayer! What an amazing person you were blessed with on life's journey (as was Pierre)!! Karen McCaffrey Kane

April 17, 2018

Dear Mary, The Spirit had me thinking of Pierre today and then I learned he has entered into Eternal Life. May you be consoled by your memories and those of all persons who he helped on this journey of Life and Love.

Remembering you in prayer,

Sister Marie de Sales, SSND

Peggy McShea Smolack

February 7, 2018

Mary, Pierre was a life changer for me and the best liturgist I have ever experienced. I wish you continued gifts from your relationship with him all these years.

Heather Oumsou

February 4, 2018

The girls and I will miss seeing Pierre's smile and friendly wave around our complex. I didn't know him long, but he will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Willianm Farley

February 3, 2018

Mary,

Please accept our deep sympathy. Pierre was a wonderful man. He, along with a few lay people, led a series of retreats for Christian business people at the Mercy Center. The retreats were incredible and I still hear from people who participated.
Pierre also led me throughout the Spiritual Excercises of Ignatius which he insisted must be done at my office - awesome!
I never knew whether to call Pierre "simply profound or profoundly simple"!
He was a great man!
Peace, Bill and Ruth Farley

Mary Ann Cejka

February 3, 2018

Yes, Mary, he helped us to live in Love. I will always hold both of you in that Love!

February 3, 2018

My dear Mary. Pierre has had a definite positive influence on our lives. We loved the Prison retreated, the men's suppers at our home as well as others, Taking the time to understand our faith at a deeper level. BHe was a man, a priest, an educator and a dear friend. We loved him, and we love you. It was a gift to be I. His presence. Blessings , vi and Steve Hvasta

Stephen Young

February 3, 2018

Dear Mary,

My condolences to you and all of Pierre's family and friends. I was privileged to have known Pierre in the early 90s when he lead me through the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius at Christ Church, New Haven. A phrase of his comes frequently to my mind, "'Should' is not in my God's vocabulary." He celebrated a Mass there in French with me as acolyte. Years later after I moved to Wallingford I was happy to run into him at the Stop-n-Shop in Wallingford. Bob Gillis's wife Jane works with me at the Beinecke Library, and I had heard from Bob recently about you and Pierre. My heart and prayers go out to you and for you and Pierre.

February 2, 2018

Dear Mary and Family:

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Pierre was truly one of a kind. Insightful and direct; he was a great help to me.
May peace and love surround you,
Marian Humphrey

February 2, 2018

Dear Mary,

It's with a heavy heart that we send condolences on the passing of Pierre. Before we even met you, we knew you through Pierre's descriptions of his beloved Mary. We are remembering the times we shared and the blessings of our friendship with you both. Twenty-one years ago your husband directed our journey on the Spiritual Exercises; still we recall his insight, clarity, and discernment that continue to inspire us. Pierre was God's instrument teaching and modeling the power of His love.

With arms around you from afar, we send our love.
Claudia and Vinny Ricci DeLand, FL

FRAN SALONE-PELLETIER

February 2, 2018

Dear Mary,
Our hearts are deeply saddened upon the news of Pierre's death. You and he have been held closely in spirit from afar these many years. Memories are alive and well. Though words can never suffice to express our sorrow at your loss, the loss for so many, Jean and I offer words of love and caring.
Shalom and love,
Fran and Jean
[Fran Salone-Pelletier and Jean Pelletier]

JEAN PELLETIER

February 2, 2018

What I will miss most about Pierre is his wholehearted acceptance of each person as a unique human being. Secondly, I will miss his enlightened discernment. I gained a deeper sense of freedom from his spiritual direction...as well as a profound sense of God's love for me and for all God's creation. His smile is embedded in my spirit. His love empowers my own.

Shalom, my dear friend. I love you.

Jean Pelletier

Robert j and Jane m Gillis

February 2, 2018

Mary: Please accept our condolences on the passing of this extraordinary man. Our thoughts are with you at this time of grief

Linda Liversidge-Daley

February 2, 2018

My deepest sympathies Mary.

Angela Guido

February 2, 2018

Mary and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of such an inspirational man. He had a profound way of touching, not preaching to, the soul when he did services. We will forever remember his kindness and love for all. Agape. May you find some comfort in knowing that he touched so many with his words, actions and smile. Wishing you God's peace. - The Guido Family

Notre Dame de la Garde

Muriel Wolff

February 2, 2018

Chère Marie, reçois toute notre affection en ce moment douloureux. Arnaud et moi-même sommes de tout coeur avec toi malgré la distance qui fait que nous ne pouvons être auprès de toi. Nous y sommes par le cur. Nous t'embrassons très affectueusement. Muriel Wolff

Ross Elliott

February 1, 2018

My heartfelt prayers and condolences to Mary and the rest of Pierre's family at this difficult time. Pierre was a great man and this is not only a loss for the family, but as Pierre made himself available to so many others, sharing their spiritual journeys, it is a great loss for us as well. May he rest in peace and rise in glory! Mary, may you find comfort in knowing that friends, wherever we may be, carry you in our hearts at this time!

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