Jeffrey Woodel

Jeffrey Woodel, 63 of Erie, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

He was born in Erie on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Melvin and Mary Marie Musso Woodel.

Jeff graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and owned and operated his own auto body repair shop.

Jeffrey was an arm wrestling champion at the Lower East Side Sports Center, and was an arm wrestling tournament sponsor.  He loved drag racing, and raced his own cars. Jeff was an avid pool player, and loved animals.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Jim, his brother Greg Woodel, and sister Denise Woodel.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years Patti Hime Woodel, daughter Tammy Cote, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10^th Street on Sunday June 23rd from 1 pm until the time of a prayer service at 5 pm.

Memorials may be made to the ANNA Shelter, 1555 East 10^th Street, Erie, PA  16511.