Jack R. Wolff

MORRISVILLE: Jack Ronald Wolff, 75, of Sarasota, FL, died Thursday, July 22nd peacefully at the Respite House in Colchester, Vermont, with his family at his side.

He was born March 15, 1946 in Newark, New Jersey.  He is predeceased by his parents, Aaron Nathan and Marian Glass Wolff.  Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 53 years, Marilyn, of Morrisville, Vt. and Sarasota, Florida, his eldest son Marc S. Wolff and his wife, Rechelle of Hyde Park, Vt. and Sarasota, Florida, his younger son Daniel J. and his wife Janelle of Tampa, Florida.  He leaves three siblings Judy Rosenblum (Harry), Jeffrey Wolff, and Joel Wolff all from New Jersey. He leaves seven grandchildren:  Alexandria Wolff, Joshua Wolff, Zoe Wolff, Nina Wolff, Josie Wolff, Questin Gudgel and Maddison Gudgel.  Survivors also include many nephews, cousins, and nieces, not to mention numerous loving friends.

He grew up in Livingston, NJ, graduated from Livingston High School, the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey with a degree in mathematics and Syracuse University with a Masters degree.  Later in life, he received a degree in Gerontology from New College in Sarasota, Florida.

Jack and Marilyn moved from New Jersey to Sarasota in 1983 and then, after 36 years, decided to become snowbirds flying over the magnificent green mountains of Morrisville, Vermont.

Jack owned "Investment Financial Services "in Sarasota, FL. As a financial planner he was a true gem to all of his clients. They were not only clients, but true friends and considered each other family. Regardless of one's financial status he made each client feel special and safe.  Most importantly, he was like this with everyone in all aspects of life and received amazing letters to thank him for his help.  He had an intense "need to be needed" and was born with the gift to fulfill this need.  The enormity of the respect of his colleagues cannot be measured.

Over two decades ago, he instituted the Aaron Wolff Scholarship Fund, named after his father, for deserving students needing college financial assistance.   He was extremely philanthropic, contributing both to established charities and to those who needed personal assistance.  He volunteered in many countries including Haiti, Costa Rica, Peru and Romania.

As a younger man he completed two consecutive New York Marathons.  He loved running more than anything and missed it when he could no longer do it.  He loved golf, and when able, loved to participate in sports.  He also loved watching sports on television:  Having two sons graduate from the University of Florida, he was an avid Gator fan!!

A celebration of his life will take place soon in Sarasota, where so much of his life was lived.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, 248-922-9610 or Copley Hospital in Morrisville Vermont. On line condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com