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Neil Solanki Obituary
AGE: 19 • Flanders
Neil Kishor Solanki, age 19, of Flanders N.J. passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Mt. Olive Twp. Neil was born February 18, 1993 in Passaic, N.J. He was previously from Clifton and Wayne and has been living in Flanders since 1998.
Neil worked at the Macaroni Grill in Mount Olive. He played guitar and drums and also enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Neil was a "free spirit" who loved life and always said "Live for Today". Neil had a love for cooking, and aspired to be a chef. He was a great conversationalist and had a knack for children as well as the elderly.
He is survived by his mother, Meeta (Patel) Thomas and her husband, Terry, his father, Kishor Dhirajsinh Solanki; his sister, Jenna Solanki; his maternal grandparents, Nanubhai and Rama Patel; his paternal grandparents, Dhiraj and Bhanu Solanki. Neil also survived by cousins, who he considered his brothers and sisters, and his aunts and uncles.He was also survived by his step-brothers and step-sisters.
He was predeceased by his brother, Kishan Solanki.
Neil's Life Celebration will be Saturday June 23rd from 4 to 8 p.m. at William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Rd. (corner of Rt 206) in Chester, N.J. The funeral service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice. For directions and online condolences visit www.williamjleberfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Craig Nakonechny
June 28, 2012
Neil I remember playing soccer with you my senior year. You were such a free spirit and a joy to be around you will be missed.
Tony & Beth Scangarello
June 27, 2012
Dear Kishor and Meeta,
Our Hearts, Prayers and Sympathies go out to you and your family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. May the love of God grace you and Neil's soul. You and Neil are in our prayers. Love - Tony & Beth
George vitrano
June 26, 2012
Kishor, you probably don't remember me, but I'm Fred (Alfredo Vitrano)younger brother...I wanted to express my condolences....so sorry...our prayers go out to you and your family....
Vicky Irizarry
June 25, 2012
I did not know of your son, but my heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this time-Vicky
Woodward Family
June 24, 2012
My daughter remembered Neil from her days at the bus stop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, your Edgewood Place neighbors, The Woodward's
Valerie Strubberg
June 23, 2012
Life won't be the same without you Neil, we will all miss your bright smile.
Sorry for your loss Meeta and family
The Strubbergs
June 23, 2012
Hi Meeta, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my love and deepest sympathies. Love, Arpana (Nita's cousin in CT.)
June 23, 2012
May Neil's loving soul rest in peace. You will be missed.
Love,
Maansi & Meha Solanki
The Markey Family
June 23, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Divya, Jayesh, Nidhi & Dan Solanki & Kathwadia Family
June 23, 2012
We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Our prayers are with you. May Neil's kind soul rest in peace.
Donna McCloskey
June 23, 2012
Neil was such a great kid. He was friends with my son Matt McCloskey. Was always fun to have Neil at our house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna, Kevin, and Matt McCloskey
Varallo Family
June 23, 2012
Although we did not know your son our hearts go out to your family.
June 23, 2012
Meeta, Terry & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy & Mike Topeka (Foot Solutions Chester, NJ)
kristina olson
June 23, 2012
to the family,
i am so sorry for your loss. neil was such a great person. he loved everyone and was friends with everyone. noone hated him. he was the sunshine of every event he attended. the whole room lit up when neil walked in. my prayers are with you!
Cynthia Black
June 23, 2012
Dear Meeta and Terry,
The prayers of the Redeemer family are with you. We are holding you close to our hearts.
Yours in faith,
Cynthia Black
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