Lawrence Carl Wolfel, 57, of Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly on July 20. He attended Greenwich schools and the Florida Air Academy. Larry was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and road racer, including a race on the British Isle of Man with his team, Desert Dog. He loved working on all things mechanical, “wrenching” as he called it. Larry proudly owned and restored Jerry Rushing’s famed moonshine runner and Dukes of Hazzard inspired 1958 Chrysler 300D “Traveller.” His sense of humor and compassion made him many friends. Larry could make you laugh without even speaking and loved sharing his numerous stories.
Larry was predeceased by his parents Kenneth G. Wolfel Sr. and Vera (Wolken) Wolfel of Greenwich, and his beloved Wolfie, his wolf dog companion. He leaves behind his brothers Kenneth G. Wolfel Jr. of St. Simons Island GA, Rodney Wolfel, his wife Tamatha of Wethersfield, CT, niece Sarah Wolfel of Boston, MA, nephew Christopher Wolfel, his wife Anna and grandnephew Henry, of Falmouth ME, nephew/godson Alexander Wolfel of Southbridge MA, nephew,Tyler Harrison of Wethersfield, CT and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life was held Saturday, August 14 at North Greenwich Congregational Church, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wolf Conservation Center, 27 Buck Run Rd., S. Salem, NY 10590 or nywolf.org
