Robert “Bob” A. Wolfe, Sr.

September 17, 1948  – June 6, 2014

Robert Bob A. Wolfe, Sr., age 65, of Hartly, DE, passed away on June 6, 2014, at Christiana Hospital in Newark.

Mr. Wolfe was born in Oswego, NY on September 17, 1948 the son of Robert H. Wolfe and Carmela Barbasso Wolfe. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and had been a lab technician for the DuPont Company for over 28 years.  After his retirement he had the honor of serving the Amish community by being one of their drivers.  He enjoyed traveling, listening to oldies, cooking, playing the guitar, and watching WWE wrestling.  In his spare time he enjoyed videoing weddings; collecting wolves and had season football tickets to the University of Delaware.  Mr. Wolfe was a real jokester and loved spending time with his beloved family, including his grand dogs.

Mr. Wolfe was preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Wolfe.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia A. DeRose Wolfe; mother, Carmela Barbasso Wolfe; children, Robert Wolfe, Jr. (Crystal) of Bear, DE, and Charles A. Wolfe (Melissa) of Dover, DE; brothers, Joseph Wolfe (Michele) of Bear, DE and David Wolfe (Sheri) of Newark, DE; and sister, Rosemary Mullins (Roger) of Elkton, MD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, East Chestnut Hill and Gender Roads, Newark, where family and friends may visit from 10:30 am until the time of service.  Interment will follow in DE Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

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14 Condolences for Robert “Bob” A. Wolfe, Sr.

  • I love you dad. I wish I had spent more time with you when I got older. As I put the pictures together for your DVD I feel like I missed out on a lot.

  • I am truly sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

  • Bob, we are so sorry for your loss! May your Dad rest forever in peace. God Bless you and your family, and may it be known that another fellow Veteran is looking over us all !

  • Pat and family,
    My heartfelt sympathy is being sent to you and your family. Bob was such a kind, compassionate gentleman, who could not do enough to help others. Please know that I think of you often and you are always in my prayers.
    Love to you, Heather

  • I am sorry to read about this. My thought go out to the whole family, especially to Joe and Rosemary. I cannot be there for I am living in Florida at the time of the year.

  • I am soo Sorry to hear of Bobs passing all of us at work are shocked and saddened, Sending Love and Sympathy Bob was one of a kind, will miss him

  • Aunt Patty, Bobby, Charlie I am so sorry to hear about uncle Bob. He was a wonderful man and awesome guy. I will always remember his sense of humor and how kind he was. He always made me laugh and always made me feel welcome. My love and prayers go out to you all and he made this world a better place to be in while he was here.

  • Patty,
    I was honored to be a neighbor for awhile to you and Bob, and a friend even longer. I remember Bob’s love for kitchen gadgets. He had more than I do and I love being in the kitchen and having the right tools for cooking. He was always warm and friendly, did so much for others. His love has been passed thru his family. Let it hold you now and share it with others as you keep him in your thoughts. You and your family are in my prayers for the peace that passes all understanding. Love you

  • We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man, always so cheerful. He will be dearly missed by his loving family.

  • Extending my deepest sympathy to the whole Wolfe family. Bob was indeed one of the good guys and I know you all will miss him greatly. I hadn’t seen him in years, but know that there is a little hole in the world with him gone. All the best in this tough time to his mom, Joe, David, and Rose, all their families and Patty and his kids…..let the good memories of a really good man stay with and sustain you always. Baker

  • This man made me feel like family from the moment I met him. I loved laughing with him, he always had something funny to say or did something silly to make us laugh. He always cracked me up with his kitchen gadgets and his popcorn bag at the movies. I loved his cooking, he always had something good planned for dinner. His chocolate covered bourbon cherries at christmas were so good, I was impressed with his Christmas candy. He’s a wild wolf now, a roaming spirit looking over his pack. It was an honor to be your daughter in-law. May you rest in peace dad.

  • Pat, Bobby and Charlie. I am so, so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long time, but I still think of all of you and wonder how you are doing. Bob was a great man and will be dearly missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.

  • Patty,
    We are all very sad to hear about Bob. He was always so kind and always ready to strike up a conversation at all the Wolfe gathering. We will all miss him.
    Mark & Michele Thompson

  • I knew “Wolfie”, as he was known at DuPont and subsequently Invista, for many years. I remember him as being friendly, helpful and upbeat. Loved listening to his stories. I am very sad of the news of his passing. I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to his family.