Robert Irwin Wolff

Robert Irwin Wolff, 89, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at Delray Medical Center, the evening of April 14, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Milton and Sylvia Wolff, on March 4, 1936, Bobby grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. After graduating Brookline High School, Bobby enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a proud member of the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii. After returning state-side, Bobby met and married the love of his life, Norma Eileen Polikoff. The newly-married couple soon moved to Florida where Bobby pursued a career in merchandising and sales. They began a family and developed a wonderful network of friends in the Miami area. Bobby eventually retired and moved to Boynton Beach where the list of friends grew even greater. Married 67 years, Bobby and Norma shared a full, fun, and fulfilling life together with family and many, many friends. Bobby is survived by his wife, Norma Eileen Wolff; his children David Eric Wolff and Meredith Joy (James) Mann; his beloved grandchildren Kimberly Strauf, Marsha Beth Wolff, Madilyn Sarah Greene, Leah Elizabeth Mann, and Aubrey Sophia Mann; and his sister Lynn (Michael) Caroline and his sisters-in-law Sandra McNeil and Avis (Bob) Garnet and their families. Known for his quick wit and great sense of humor, Bobby was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. To his wife, he was a loving and devoted husband, and he was ever so proud to have Norma by his side. To his children, he was an engaged father who took the time to make meaningful memories. To his grandchildren, he was the best grandpa on the planet, always willing to lend an ear, have an adventure, read a book, watch a movie, or share his love of music, movies, and current events. He always took time to appreciate their interests and make real connections. Even at 89, he would text and forward them pertinent articles and media to stay connected. To his friends, including the old "Fun Club" of Kendall, Bobby was the life of the party -- always ready with a joke or available for a deep conversation about religion, the cosmos, or the state of the world. An avid sports fan, Bobby loved the Miami Dolphins, the University of Miami Hurricanes, and any college sports team to which he had a connection. He was always up to date on the latest news and rankings and, not surprisingly, used that as a way to stay connected to more friends and family. He was a man who sought connection -- using whatever topic of conversation was at hand, from sports, to politics, to religion, to find a reason to speak with people and learn a little bit about their story. Oftentimes, amazingly, even random conversations with strangers resulted in learning about strange coincidences of connectedness. It was never easy leaving a restaurant, but it was sure fun learning the details he discovered. Kind, thoughtful, approachable, and sincere, Bobby was a blessing to all who knew him. His presence on this earth will be sorely missed. He was a man well-loved and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:30am, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Sinai Memorial Chapel, 15120 Jog Road, Delray Beach, Florida. Bobby will be interred at the National Cemetery of South Florida immediately after the service. Family and friends will sit Shiva at Norma and Bobby's home Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Robert Irwin Wolff

March 4, 1936 - April 14, 2025