[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1570]
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                REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF ALAN BARRY WOLF

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 10, 2019

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Alan ``Big 
Al'' Wolf, originally of Malden, Massachusetts, who passed away on 
October 26, 2019 at the age of 86.
   Big Al's family would describe him as a simple man--not in a small 
way, but in a grand way. He was soft spoken, but you always heard him 
clearly. He said few words, but he always got his point across.
   Alan grew up in the Boston suburb of Malden, son to Joseph and 
Florence, and brother to his sister Barbara. The family had a house 
right on the beach near an amusement park and boardwalk. It was here 
where his family shared so many weekends, events, and summer barbecues. 
Alan worked in the family business at Wolf Syrup Corp. His family 
always took so much pride knowing their Dad's syrup was in the soda 
fountains at the local lunch counters and pharmacies they went to 
around Boston.
   Big Al was never a materialistic guy and only cared about a few 
things. He always had to drive a nice car--never flashy, but classy. 
His kids say he would brag about the Cadillac convertible that he drove 
around when he first started dating his wife, Dolly. He was similarly 
forever sharply dressed and always had to wear a nice tie, shoes 
buffed, and pocket square peeking out.
   The love Al had for his wife, Dolly, was indescribable. Dolly was 
his soulmate and their 66 years together was as Dolly would say, ``an 
experience of love and life.'' From the day they met when she was 15 
years old, there was no one else for him. It is truly amazing how much 
he loved her. In his eyes she was the most beautiful woman in the world 
and he never stopped thinking that until the day he died.
   Coaching was a big thing for Al. He loved teaching the fundamentals 
of baseball and football and instilling a winning attitude. One thing 
that separated Al as a coach and person was that he would always look 
after the more disadvantaged kids. He felt that he could make a 
difference.
   Big Al loved his children and grandchildren. Alan, or Pappy as he 
was fondly called, was also known to give a few dollars each time he 
saw his grandchildren. His grandkids always knew that they had a friend 
and fan in Pappy Alan--and that he was always ready to offer a knuckle 
sandwich.
   Alan had many loves and many opinions, but above all, he loved his 
family. I am very blessed to be a great friend of his son, Robert. My 
deep condolences go out to Alan's family and to everyone whose lives he 
touched. We'll miss Alan.

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