Mr. Bob Wolfe, formerly known as Joe Johnson, age 68, passed away on July 6, 2017 at The Pines at Utica after a battle with cancer. Bob was raised in Rome, NY, later moving to Utica. He will be remembered as a gentle man always willing to help when he could. Bob held different jobs and had many friends. Mr. Wolfe is survived by dear friends, Marty and Marilyn Rosato, Jim Porter, Walter S., the Nowak family and his caregiver Ann Nowak. Also surviving are special friends, Roni, and Terry and Janet Kain. Mr. Wolfe's funeral will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church in Utica where his Mass of Christian burial; will be celebrated. His burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Utica. Many thanks to Strong Memorial Hospital, The Pines of Utica, the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care Dr. Sikder and the staff at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare for the wonderful care you provided to Bob.