Bruce Bigelow Wolff, a dedicated Research Development Engineer at NASA, passed away on November 24, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. He was 78 years old.

Born on September 14, 1947, in Corning, New York, Bruce was the beloved son of the late John Shearer Wolff and Emma Daniels Wolff. His career was marked by a profound commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of aerospace engineering, where he contributed significantly to the advancement of space exploration.

Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Lee Wolff, and his cherished daughter, Erica Emma Roland Lee Bigelow Wolff, both of Newport News, Virginia. He also leaves behind a treasured granddaughter, Alexia Gabrielle Bigelow Wolff, who brought immense joy to his life.

In addition to his immediate family, Bruce is survived by his brother, Roswell Shearer Wolff and his wife Karena Sara Eyre Porter Wolff, of Edgartown, Massachusetts, and his nieces, Andrina Miriam Eyre Wolff of Chester, New York, and Marika Helle Shearer Wolff of Brooklyn, New York.

Bruce’s legacy is one of dedication, service, and love for his family and country. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

From Ros Wolff

You went away so suddenly
We did not say goodbye
But brothers can never be parted
Precious memories never die.

So… sleep on my brother, sleep tight
For now with you the sky is night.
But after night will come daybreak
And in my heart and in my memory I will see you awake.