Robert T. Wolford

Robert T. Wolford passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at the age of 81, at his residence in Naples, FL after a brief illness. Bob was born December 10, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Gilbert and Virginia (neé Sandow) Wolford. A longtime resident of Chicago, he moved to Naples in 1996. Bob was a special person, with a wonderful outlook on life, willing to help anyone if they needed help, the bluest eyes admired by many and the quirkiest humor. Bob was a graduate of Schurz High School in Chicago and attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served from 1959 thru 1965. He was a member of the American Legion Post 135 in Naples. He was proud to wear the American flag on his collar. Prior to moving to Naples, Bob was a civil engineer, for Commonwealth Edison, Chicago for 18 years. While there he supervised field engineers and was responsible for contract administration and field inspections for various mechanical and electrical construction projects in the Chicagoland area. He retired from Commonwealth Edison in 1992. Bob loved cars, including collectible cars. His most recent pride and joy was a 1971 Ford Maverick. He loved to make that car “purr” and he is probably still making it “purr”. Bob was a member of the West Coast Muscle Car Club of Naples. Bob was an avid boater and fly fisherman. He and his wife, Charlotte, spent many summers in Montana, fly fishing the beautiful rivers for trout and enjoying the outdoors. Yellowstone National Park was his favorite. He felt it was a place to go and witness unobstructed nature, a place to escape and reconnect with the simple things in life. Bob also enjoyed fishing the local backwaters of SWFL. Survivors include his loving wife, Charlotte J. Wolford of Naples, FL; one son, Michael Wolford of Austin, TX; his sister, Jean Bernahl Clarke and her husband, Jack of Mt. Prospect, IL; 3 grandchildren, Blake Wolford, Jack Wolford and Aidan Wolford. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bob is also survived by Abby and Champ, his precious and special cats. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his one son, Mark R. Wolford who passed on June 30, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at The Cove Yacht Club, the Cove Inn 900 Broad Ave. So., Naples, FL 34102 where Bob was a member. Bob was actively involved with The Cove Yacht Club’s charity, Christmas for Children. He enjoyed collecting, wrapping and delivering items for underprivileged children in Naples. The family suggests that memorial donations in memory of Bob be made to Christmas for Children. Please make donations out to Second Chance Foundation (in the memo please write Christmas for Children) addressed to The Cove Yacht Club, 900 Broad Ave. So., Naples, FL 34102. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Robert T. Wolford

December 10, 1937 - August 23, 2019