Mr. Eric S. Wolfson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Attleboro- Eric S. Wolfson, 76, of Attleboro, formerly of Natick, passed away in the evening hours of Sunday April 14, 2019, at Attleboro Health Care Center in Attleboro. He was the dedicated and beloved husband to Susan Wolfson of Bristol, RI. Born November 28, 1942, in Revere, he was the loving son of the late Louis Wolfson and Lillian (Gutterman) Wolfson-Diamond. Eric was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. He enlisted in 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1961; he respectfully achieved the rank of AB. After serving in the Air Force, he studied speech at Boston University. Later in life, he worked for Ford Motor Company. Eric was a member of the AmVets, the Jewish War Veterans, an B'Nai B'Rith. He often liked dedicating his time and donating to many Boston area charities, which included the Franciscan Children's Hospital and the Animal Rescue League. In his spare time, Eric had many interests and hobbies. He liked riding motorcycles, watching wrestling and boxing, playing cribbage, reading science fiction books, and watching movies. He recently participated in painting classes at the Attleboro Health Care Center and he utilized those skills to capture the beauty of the outdoors. In addition to his dear wife, Eric leaves behind his son, Matthew Wolfson of Watertown; his brother Stephen and his wife Cathy of Fort Myers, Florida; his sister-in-law, Debi Lipsky of Annapolis, MD; and also several loving nieces and nephews, cousins and devoted friends. In addition to his parents, Eric is predeceased by his brother, Toby Wolfson and his brother-in-law, Mark Lipsky Private interment with Military Honors were held on April 24, 2019 at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne. On May 8, 2019, a Memorial Service in remembrance of Eric was held at Franklin Court Assisted Living in Bristol, Rhode Island. Eric's family would like to especially thank Rabbi Ethan Adler. In spite of his busy schedule serving families in Rhode Island and Soutern Massachuetts, he was able to officiate Eric's funeral and memorial services. He patiently and thoroughly explained the Judaic traditions and he praised Eric for being a person who loved joking and laughing, spending time with family and friends, and eating Pu-Pu Platters, pizza and jelly munchkins. With his kind words, Rabbi Adler, was able to comfort all mourners and helped them say, "Shalom" to Eric.

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Mr. Eric S. Wolfson

November 28, 1942 - April 14, 2019