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Richard Rolfe Obituary
He was born Feb. 27, 1944, in New London, the son of Helen E. (Holmes) Rolfe of Waterford and the late Ralph L. Rolfe. Dick grew up in Waterford and was a graduate of Waterford High School class of 1962. In his youth, he played Little League the first year Waterford South started with his father coaching. He later coached his son and daughter in the early 80s.
He was united in marriage to the former Wanda Bieszad on Aug. 25, 1990, in Flanders Community Baptist Church. Mrs. Rolfe survives him. He was employed at Electric Boat for 30 years as rigger foreman retiring in 1990. Dick was later employed for Turbo Products and the Shoe Shop in New London where he was a master cobbler. He enjoyed golfing with family and friends, was a member of the Southeastern New England Senior Golf Association, and always looked forward to caddying for his brother, Randy, at golf tournaments. He was a member of the Flanders Men's Bowling League at Waterford Family Bowl where he was well known, and he also spent time at the Thames Club in New London. He played softball in the Waterford Men's League. He enjoyed NASCAR, going to Waterford Speed Bowl, and tinkering with old cars. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriot's fan. One of Dick's attributes was his mechanical mind and fixing things he came across. He was an avid fisherman in his youth, fishing from a dingy or charter boat. He enjoyed gardening with flowers, vegetables, or maintaining his lawn. He will always be remembered for taking the time to show interest in all of his family's hobbies and being there for us all when we needed him.
Besides his wife of 20 years, he is survived by four children and their families, Eilleen and Karl Weinsteiger of Lebanon and children, Heather, Charles, and Andrew; Richard and Sara Rolfe Jr. of Niantic and children, Kayla and Richard Logan; Heidi and Lee Brown of Pipe Creek, Texas and children, Scarlett, Skyler, and Morgan; Joy and Kelly Kretzer of Pipe Creek and children Macey, KJ, and Katie. Three siblings and spouses, Randall L. and Denise Rolfe of Pa., Judith and Wayne Martin of New London, and Candice and George Grimes of East Lyme.
He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald L. Rolfe.
His family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in Flanders Baptist Community Church, Boston Post Road, East Lyme. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Caddy Scholarship Reunion Fund C/O Tom Edwards, 30 Meadow Drive, Gales Ferry, CT 06335.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Rolfe
kj kretzer
January 13, 2011
this is kj kretzer i remebered him always trying to teach me golf im still very bad and i will never forget my best grandpa ever
Tim Coyne
January 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy for the Rolfe family, Deb, and Eileen, Rich, Heidi, Joy and all his grandchildren. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers! So many great memories! He will surely be missed!
January 1, 2011
Dick was a very special person and always our good friend; we will surely miss him. Our hearts go out in sympathy to his dear family--Deb, Eilleen, Rich, Heidi, Joy, and his mom Helen, Randy, Candy and Judy.
Shannon Tackling Milair
December 31, 2010
Eileen, Rich, Heidi and Joy, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, I have a lot of great memories of being at your house and all your Dad's jokes. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob Kupis
December 31, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed seeing Dickie around town . Whenever I would tell my father that I bumped into him his face would just light up. God bless you and your families.
Ed Hadley, Jr.
December 30, 2010
Hey Dicky, just learned a new saying from Iakota Indians, "doapsha," which means instead of saying 'bye my friend' we'll see you again whether in this lifetime or next... lots of good memories: working on clunkers or sharing a joke with a cold one. You left a wee bit early, let the rest of us learn from that. My hat is off to you & my condolences to your children, family and friends who are already missing you.
December 30, 2010
Rich, Sara , Kayla & Logan....we are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
The Terrys : Mike , Donna & Delia
Brenda Deremer
December 30, 2010
The loss of a parent is hard to bear,
We as children expect them to always be there.
Someone to turn to and guide us through,
Lifes little moments and all we do.
It is then we remember and all that they taught us,
It comes from deep inside that they are within us.
You can't hug and hold them, or see their face.
Your love and memories will always take place.
You try to be stong as you say goodbye,
It's part of their lessons, we must at least try.
But remember they taught us to love,to laugh and gave us strength to go on,
And you know that parents are never wrong.
With much love, Aunt Brenda
Tom & Judy Coyne
December 30, 2010
We always enjoyed being around Dick. So sorry for your loss Deb, Eilleen, Rich, Heidi, Joy and your families.
December 29, 2010
Dick was always such a joy to see at the Thames Club when he would come in to fix the alleys. He will be missed and our deepest sympathies go out to you. Chef Tim Murray& Kristine
Thank you Grampy for always spending time with me throwing sticks and balls and bringing me steak bones. I will always be looking for you. Pepper Ann
Eilleen Weinsteiger
December 29, 2010
Aimee' H.
December 29, 2010
Some of my fondest memories are of my summers spent at the Rolfe house-road trips with all of us kids sitting in the back of the station wagon while Uncle Dick drove barefoot or getting our own pizzas on Friday nite. You will truly be missed Uncle Dick. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
December 29, 2010
I will keep you all in my prayers,Eileen,Richie,Heidi,Joy and all the families,Dick was a very close buddy of mine form a long while.God bless all of you. Ed Hadley, Sr.
Donna&Tank Collett,Kobelski
December 29, 2010
To the Whole ROLFE Family, MY Deepest Sympathy goes out to your entire family, Dicky was an amazing person who will be missed greatly.i will miss his smiling face at the bowling alley !!! so sad!
Victor Peropat
December 29, 2010
Randy, sorry to hear about Dick, we were very good friends for years.My wife and I have you all in our prayers.
December 29, 2010
Very sorry to hear about Dicky . You are all in my prayers . Wishing you all peace and strength to get you through this difficult time. Leslee (Howard) Robinson Walterboro, SC
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