Richard J. Solan

Richard J. Solan of Nashua, worked at BAE Systems; 58 NASHUA, NH Richard J. Solan, 58, a longtime resident of Nashua, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Solan was born on September 11, 1950, a son of the late John and Kathleen (Curtin) Solan. He was the husband of Kathleen (Camarot) Solan, whom he married on August 14, 1971. They shared 37 years of marriage. For over 30 years, Mr. Solan's career has been involved in the automobile industry. Most recently, he had been working for BAE Systems in Nashua. He was an active member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Nashua Chapter #720. He was a Past Exalted Ruler. In addition to his wife, Kathleen, survivors include his two sons, Aarron Solan of Denver, CO, and Ryan Solan of Nashua; a brother, John "Jack" F. Solan Jr. of CT; four sisters, Patricia Crowe of TN, Carol Nyberg of NH, Blondie Burt of NH, and Noreen Lazar of MA; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Camarot; his sisters-in-law, Debbie Gerety of MA, and Judy Driscoll of MA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. SOLAN Visiting hours will be held at the DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua on Wednesday afternoon and evening from 2 4 and 6 8 PM. The Officers and Members of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Nashua Chapter #720 will offer a service during the evening visitation at 7:00 PM. A Private Funeral Service in his honor will held at the convenience of the family. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, Scholarship Fund, c/o Nashua Chapter #720, P.O. Box 431, Nashua, NH 03061-0431. The DAVIS FUNERAL HOME in Nashua is in charge of arrangements. (www.davisfuneralhomenh.com)