Harold Wolovitch, the longtime owner of Torp’s Music and a well-known St. Louis Park figure, passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2025, at the age of 97.
- Born: Sept. 3, 1928
- Age at death: 97 — passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2025
- Best known for: Owner of Torp’s Music for decades; longtime St. Louis Park resident
- Survived by: Children Alan (Nona) Wolovitch and Laura; grandchildren Minnie Lopez, Kayla and Ella Wolovitch
- Service: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Temple Israel, 2323 Fremont Ave. S., Minneapolis — also available via Zoom: www.hodroffs.com/HaroldWolovitch
- Shiva: 6 pm, Wednesday evening at Temple Israel
The Legacy
Harold Wolovitch built a quiet but lasting legacy in Minnesota. For decades he owned and ran Torp’s Music, a community hub for musicians and music lovers. He was a devoted family man — married 57 years to his late wife Evelyn — and a fixture of St. Louis Park known for his easy conversation and warm presence.
- Owned Torp’s Music for decades, supporting local musicians and customers across generations.
- A life rooted in St. Louis Park — a familiar face and community connector across the Twin Cities.
- Beloved husband, partner and father; remembered for his humor, storytelling and welcome spirit.
Family and Funeral Details
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Minnie Wolovitch; his wife of 57 years, Evelyn Wolovitch; partner Ruth Schloff; brother Paul Seymour; and son-in-law Tony Lopez. Survivors include his children Alan (Nona) and Laura; grandchildren Minnie Lopez, Kayla and Ella Wolovitch; sisters-in-law Betty Kohn and Beverly Finkelstein; and brother-in-law Boozie/Jerry Fudenberg.
The funeral service honoring Mr. Wolovitch will take place at 1:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Temple Israel (2323 Fremont Ave. S., Minneapolis). The service will be available via Zoom at www.hodroffs.com/HaroldWolovitch. Shiva will be observed at 6 pm Wednesday evening at Temple Israel.
Social Proof — Reactions and Tributes
Family, friends and longtime customers remembered Wolovitch for his “gift to gab” and his welcoming manner. The community has been sharing memories of afternoons spent in Torp’s Music and the helpful advice he offered to generations of musicians. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a favorite charity; details and condolence options are available through Hodroff-Epstein.
For service information, to leave condolences or to send flowers, visit www.hodroffs.com/HaroldWolovitch or Hodroff-Epstein at www.hodroffepstein.com. To send flowers or plant a tree in memory, the Star Tribune floral store is available via their obituary page.
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