Fay Wolfe Obituary

Wolfe, Fay SLINGERLANDS Fay Wolfe, age 97, died peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Wolfe and beloved sister, mother, grand-mother, and great - grand-mother. She is survived by her sister, Tillie Schlang; daughters and sons-in -law, Carole and Robert Korngold, Barbara and Lawrence Wayne, and Debbie and Sadiah Taname; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Martha Gellert. She immigrated to this country from Russia in 1921. She and her husband ran Sam Wolfe Auto Parts, in Delmar, N.Y. and were founding members of Temple Israel. Fay was an inspiration to her family and friends with her boundless energy and love of the outdoors and athletics. She will be greatly missed. Services at Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Avenue, Albany on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Temple Israel Cemetery in Guilderland, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Israel in Albany.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Fay Wolfe

14 Entries

Grandaughter Jamie Korngold

December 8, 2008

Nanny - If it wasn't for you, none of us would be here. :)

May her memory remind us all to live our lives more fully, for now we live for her as well.

Karen Mattson

December 2, 2008

Fay, It was wonderful having you in our lives. You never forgot a birthday or anniversary and always cared about what was happening with us and the boys. You will be very missed. You are an inspiration to us all. Love, Karen & Carl

Ruth McRobbie

December 1, 2008

Fay Wolfe will be deeply missed, but what an amazing life she lived and wonderful family she mothered. When I think about her, I think of a tiny, loving, human dynamo - the energizer bunny had nothing on her! I am so glad to have known her.

Debbie Tanami

December 24, 2007

Thirty-seven years I have carried mom (nanny) inside of me while living far away in Eretz Yisrael. She has instilled in me an intense passion for life,family,children,nature, physical exertion,strong work ethic and emotional stength to overcome the ups and downs of life- particulary in Israel.

Thanks mom, you were always there for us and continue to guide us from within.

Love, Debbie (daughter)

Mickey Zomer

December 24, 2007

For thirty-three years I had the golden opportunity of having nanny in my life. For me nanny represented eternal life and that's why it is so hard to talk about her in the past tense. She was so full of energy, honesty, internal and external beauty. She always remembered all of us and we felt the strong emotional bond despite geographical distance. Nanny, we will always remember you and love you. Boy, that was cool dunking in the dead sea together last Sukkot.

Tali Lugassi Sharabi

December 24, 2007

I look at my mom and I know that the emotional strength to overcome challenges of life she received from nanny and I received from her.

Molly and David Tanami

December 11, 2007

Nanny,
We wish we could have been with you in those last couple of days- but we are so thankful that we shared the moments we had together. David and I felt so lucky to see you over the summer and eat ice cream with you in your apartment. And nothing could have made us more proud then to have you in our own home in Jerusalem. You napping on the park bench with the sun light painted on your face is a moment that will last forever in our hearts. Thank you for teaching us about strength and happiness.

dana schaefer

December 9, 2007

Dear Nanny, I know you're probably very busy golfing, skiing, swimming, playing tennis, dancing, etc., while in your new home, but I wanted to let you know, knowing that you also like to make sure all details are in order, Melissa and are ok, though we miss you everyday and are greatful for everything you have and had done for us. I inherited your "cooking" skills (thanks for that)and fortunately, like you can make home made chicken soup and have made enough to feed the entire family. Also ate a pint of butter pecan ice cream, your favorite. I know you're still watching over us and when a beautiful bird pauses and stops by the house, I wave and smile as I know its you. I love you, Dana

Mercy Ingraham

December 8, 2007

All my love and sympathy go out to Fay's wonderful family. My earliest memories are of Fay and Sam, and my dear friend Bobbi, whom I've known since I was 7 years old. I remember Fay working along side of Sam in the business, and then coming home and being a Mom to her girls. I don't ever recall seeing her lose her temper or sense of perspective. She was a grand lady, and I was priviledged to know her. She will be missed.
Mercy McAmmond Ingraham

barbara wayne

December 8, 2007

She will be a hard act to follow, always running on her tip toes She was an outdoorswoman,competitive to the hilt but a mother who loved her family and was there for them financially and emotionally. To to be with her chidren and grandchildren,her nieces and nephews was always a mitsvah. I'll miss you Mom, Bobbi

Neil and Jane Golub

December 8, 2007

Fay made wonderful Mandel Bread and she would bring it over as we celebrated holidays together. She was a wonderfully energetic enthusiastic woman and it was a pleasure to spend time with her.

Joan Andrus=Brandow

December 2, 2007

I remember Mrs. Wolfe and of course Sam and her daughters Carole and Barbara when I lived in Delmar. My mother was Ruth Andrus and she has sinced passed away. Carole and Barbara went to school with me.I left Delmar in 1950. My prayers and sympathy go out to the family.Joan
Brandow

Thomas Hill

December 1, 2007

Sorry to hear of Fays passing. As an ex employee of Sam Wolfe Auto Parts in the late 1960'S I dearly miss Sam and Fay. There are to few good people like them.

Walter WaterburyIII

December 1, 2007

My deedest sympathy goes out to the family.I remember how nice Mrs Wolfe treated us while we were going thru school.Bud Waterbury

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