Daniel Charles Wolfe

Dan passed away peacefully on September 9, 2015 in Tacoma Washington. Dan is survived by his brother John Wolfe (wife Christine) and their children including, Valerie Royster (husband Erick), John Wolfe III (wife Deborah), Julie Vindivich (husband Mike); and, his sister Willena Perard (husband Rey) and their children Brandon Perard, Nina Perard and Ryan Perard . Jillian and Andrew Vindivich, grandchildren of John and Christine Wolfe were present to Dan in his final days bringing him great joy. Dan is also survived by his good friend and companion Kim Aloi of Burlington, VT. Dan was born October 12, 1937 in Los Angeles, California to John and Willena Wolfe (Morrison). Dan’s early years were spent growing up in Grass Valley, California among many relatives. Dan attended Mount Saint Mary’s Academy through the 8th grade. Dan’s family moved to Los Angeles where he attended Loyola High School (graduating in 1955); and Loyola University of Los Angeles (graduating in 1959). From an early age Dan exhibited great interest and artistic talent in music, gardening and cooking. The expression of these passions and talents characterized the whole of Dan’s life. Dan’s education focused upon the classics and teaching. His early teaching positions involved teaching Latin and Greek to high school students. At the same time, he became very involved with the performing arts directing plays and choral groups at the college level. In addition to directing choral groups, Dan had a fine singing voice and participated frequently as a member of performing groups. Dan toured Europe with the Gregg Smith singers. While on tour the group gave concerts, radio broadcasts and recorded in Germany, Switzerland and Italy. A highlight of the tour was recording in St. Marks Cathedral while in Venice. Subsequent to the European tour, the group toured the Eastern and Southern United States including two concerts in Carnegie Hall accompanied by the American Symphony Orchestra. Columbia Records recorded the performances. Business involvements relocated Dan to Connecticut, and eventually to Burlington Vermont. Dan continued to teach while at the same time pursue his passion for music and the Arts. In addition to his involvement directing choral groups, Dan became the Performing Arts reviewer of both musical and theater performances for newspapers within the Greater Burlington area. He also reviewed performances in Montreal, Quebec. Dan also wrote poetry and short stories for his own and his friends reading pleasure. Dan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991. He bravely fought the symptoms until his recent death. In the late stages of the disease he traveled to Tacoma, Washington to be close to his brother and sister and their families for support and comfort. He will be missed but not forgotten by his family and many friends as he continues to direct the choirs of Angels in heaven.