Harry J. Wollet 1954-2025
POLAND — Harry J. Wollet, 70, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 16, 2025.
He was born June 18, 1954, in Youngstown, to Walter and Mary Frances McNally Wollet. A lifelong resident of the Valley, Harry was a 1972 graduate of Ursuline High School and alumnus of Youngstown State University, receiving a degree in criminal justice.
From 1975 to 1990, Harry served proudly as a detective of the Youngstown Police Department. To those who loved him, his stories from this chapter will live on in their hearts.
He transitioned from protecting lives to protecting financial futures and built a career helping others achieve financial freedom. Harry flunked retirement, and after spending a few years continuing his helping legacy with the United Way, he went back to his passion for brokerage, advising clients until the end. Despite numerous professional titles, Harry ultimately held the title of “friend” by everyone who crossed his path.
Harry had a larger-than-life personality, a gift that enabled him to connect with anyone. He will leave a legacy of love, faith, connection, generosity, compassion, triumph, redemption, strength and humor.
Harry leaves his mother, Mary Frances Wollet; wife of 39 years, Joanne Filaccio Wollet; three loving children, Jillian (Joseph) Lee, Luke (Renee) Wollet and Adam Wollet; and his precious grandchildren, Ayla and Luke Wollet, and Vivian Lee. He also leaves his siblings, William (Kerri) Wollet, Mark (Marilyn) Wollet, Jeff (Renee) Wollet, MaryBeth (Kevin) Scheetz and Michael (Jennifer) Wollet; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his father, Walter Wollet, and sister, Rosemary Wollet.
Friends and family may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Fox Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Dominic Parish, Youngstown.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Dominic Parish, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, OH, 44507 (Memo on check: Operation Loaves and Fishes); or to the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, 255 Watt St., Youngstown, OH 44505.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Harry may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences for the Wollet family.
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