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Emil Stefan Wolanin, 87, of Milford, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 2nd. He was born in Humniska, Poland to the late John and Victoria Wolanin. He immigrated to the United States in 1949, and became a US citizen in 1955. Emil met his wife-to-be Cecilia in 1957. They married on June 14, 1958, and shared more than 50 loving years together. Mr. Wolanin was a resident of Trainer from 1961 to 2006, and made Long Neck, DE his permanent residence in 2006. For the past year, he resided at Milford Place Assisted Living in Milford, DE.
He worked for 32 years for Scott Paper, retiring as a crane operator in June 1992. He was a long-time member of St. Hedwig’s Church in Chester and served as an usher for many years. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society. He volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts and coaching CYO basketball. He enjoyed boating, fishing and crabbing in the Indian River area.
In addition to his parents, He was predeceased by his wife, Cecilia Wolanin. He is survived by his children, Christina Hearn (Kevin), Stephen Wolanin (Kathleen), and Emil Wolanin (Natalie); 6 grandchildren – Keith, Stephen, Erica, Kelsey, Bradley, and Kathryn, and 6 great-grandchildren – Wyatt, Aubrye, Glorianna, Nixon, Josephine and Juliette; Sister, Josephine Szczerba; Brother, Rudolph Wolanin.
His funeral Mass will be held on Monday, May 7th at 10:30am at St. Hedwig’s Church Chester, PA. Friends and family are invited to his viewing on Sunday evening from 6-8pm and Monday morning from 8:45-9:45am at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home 1459 Market St. Linwood, PA. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent through jwardfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either the American Kidney Foundation or Delaware Hospice.
Z bólem żegnamy kochanego kuzyna.Dziękuję że zawsze pamitales o rodzinie w Polsce.
Stevie, Tina and Emil your Father was one in a million, a very good man, he cared for people, and community. He was exceptionally good to my children especially when they were small.
May God repay Him abundantly for His kindness. Lord grant him your salvation.
God bless you and your family.
Simply a kind, generous, and amazing man. Thank you for everthing Uncle Emil. Rest in peace!
Emil,
Very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our condolences to you and all of your family.
Dear Mr. Emil Wolanin,
I just learned about the tragic news of your father passing away. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God Almighty give you all the patience, to bear this great loss with fortitude and shower the Best of His Blessings upon your father’s soul.
Faisal Khan.
Mr. Wolanin was always a bright spot for me at your picnics and family gatherings.
May he Rest In Peace now.
Love Aunt Lisa
Emil,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Emil will be sadly missed. We truly enjoyed our almost 20 years of friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dan & Chrissy O’Neill
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed by his family and many friends which is the sign of a life well lived!
I remember your dad as being such a kind spirit and easy to talk to. I enjoyed his company at Suzanne or Sandy functions. I remember my husband Adam=when he first came from Poland, Emil took so much time to talk and asked him so many questions about the old country. I pray your hearts are filled with warm loving memories as you find peace in all this. We too will miss him. My condolences to the whole family.