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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Anthony (Tony) Joseph Wolff, age 79, died Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Born in Bronx, New York, he was the eldest son of the late Anthony J. and the late Elsie (Check) Wolff. Tony grew up on City Island, in the Bronx, New York with his four brothers, Al (deceased), Charlie, Ritchie and Tommy. After high school Tony spent time sailing the Intercostals Waterway and then entered the U.S. Naval Service for a period of 4 years during the Korean War. While in the service he had the opportunity to travel and was stationed in Trinidad, where he was introduced to many areas of aircraft procedures. Upon his honorable discharge from the service, he met the love of his life and future wife – Antoinette (Anita) Rose LaCorte of Queens, New York. They married in 1957. Their early marriage was spent in New York as they worked and enjoyed time with both of their families. (Tony, being of German/Chec descent, now had the chance to and enjoy Italian food while experiencing the Italian ways). Their life together lead them to Bridgeport, Connecticut where their three children – Tony, Mitch and Tracy were born and then on to Shelton, Connecticut where they spent the next 24 years. While in Bridgeport he was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford. Soon he landed a job at Avco Lycoming, where he worked as a technical writer and retired after 30 years of employment. Tony’s love for his children, sports and the great outdoors led him to many fun adventures and opportunities. He taught each of his children to play baseball and basketball. Coaching Tony and Mitch in Little League (the Red Socks) and Biddy Basketball (the Eagles), while teaching them and their teammates the game, teamwork and the art of sportsmanship. As an accomplished coach he humbly lead his teams to being champions and then on to several championship seasons. He was also very dedicated to every child he coached, and enjoyed watching them growing into young adults. He was also a great fan of the Shelton High School Athletic Program. Tony enjoyed hometown Shelton High team, and his favorite high school sports were football and basketball – both the boys and girls teams. You would often find either in the gym or at the stadium Tony and Anita, cheering them on, even after their children had graduated. An avid sports fanatic his odds-on favorite teams were “The Bronx Bombers” - New York Yankees -, New York Giants, UConn Huskies (men’s and women’s basketball) and pro golfer Phil Michel son. Tony would gladly engage in sports talk and was fiercely devoted to his teams. His love for the outdoors had him visiting his daughter, Tracy, in Colorado on numerous occasions. She taught him to ski, (when he returned to Connecticut, he would proudly sport his “Aspen” tan to his family, friends and co-workers). Together they climbed 14,000’ high mountains, also enjoying numerous backpacking and camping trips. While in Colorado and the Roaring Fork Valley – in his outgoing way - he made many friends who eagerly anticipated his arrival each season. He enjoyed many an après ski with his friends and daughter at Aspen Highlands (his favorite mountain) and Schwannee’s. When he retired in 1993, Tony and Anita’s love for the ocean, travel and golf took them to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They enjoyed the quiet life of golf and friends in their new home at Island Green where Tony would be known to entertain a cold one with his golfing partners and buddies at the “19th hole” in the Club House. Tony and Anita attained their many goals, from his humble beginning in the Bronx – he enjoyed life, worked hard, and along with his wife raised a fine family, he had a wealth of friends, they owned lovely homes in Bridgeport, Shelton and Myrtle Beach, yet best of all, they traveled the world together, visiting their parent’s and grandparent’s European Countries of origin - Italy, Germany and Czechoslovakia and many others. Anthony J. Wolff will certainly be remembered as an adoring and loving husband, cherished father, wonderful son and brother, as well as kindhearted and caring friend to all. The gleam in his eyes when he met someone, his smile, thoughtful words and pleasant greetings to each and everyone will never be forgotten. Tony will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to Anita, his wife of 56 years, he leaves behind his children sons-Anthony Wolff of Drums, PA, and Mitchell (his wife Lynn Wolff) of Tolland, CT, their children Christine, Jeffrey, Michael, Stephen and daughter, Tracy Wolff of Carbondale CO, as well as his brothers and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held September 26, 2012 at the Club House, Island Green in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina beginning 2:00p.m. For directions please log on to the web site below or call 843-248-4211. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to The American Heart Association 1113 44th Avenue, Suite 200 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 phone: (843) 282-2901 All who are unable to attend and those would like to share their memories of Tony are welcome and encouraged to sign the family’s guest book at: www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com The family of Anthony J. Wolff, Jr. wishes to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, who helped in the arrangements.

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Anthony "Tony" Wolff

July 1, 2012