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John Solek Obituary
He was born in Meriden on Dec. 12, 1943, the son of the late John and Mary (Kostechki) Solek. John resided in California for most of his life before moving back to Meriden 22 years ago to care for his parents. He graduated from Maloney High School. Jay enjoyed antique cars and working around his home.
John is survived by a sister, Marcia De Rosa and her husband, Edward (Ned,) of Meriden; a nephew, Edward De Rosa and his wife, Susan, of Meriden; two nieces, Sharon D'Aquila and her husband, Ronald, of Middlefield and Susan Cossette and her husband, Jeffry. And also many great-nieces and nephews.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a funeral service to be held on Friday, Dec. 6, at 12 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 38 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854-2328. For online condolences and directions please visit www.jferryfh.com.
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Debbie Leoni
December 5, 2013
Katy, Ed, Sue and family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ron and Debbie Leoni
Ellen Cunningham Vitale
December 5, 2013
RIP Jay from one of your Maloney HS classmates. You definitely made us laugh then.
My deepest sympathy to your wife and family.
December 4, 2013
Jay , You are a great Uncle and my best friend . Christmas will never be the same without you , there is going to be a giant empty void in my life without you.I am going to miss you so much. God wanted you home, so you will not have any more pain . Love and miss you already Your nephew Eddie DeRosa
December 4, 2013
Jay I'll miss you and love you dearly god BLESS YOU!
YOUR NIECE SUSAN DEROSA
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Marie Stackpole
December 3, 2013
RIP Jay...have not seen you in many years but I will always remember you as the guy that sat behind me in English and sang Maria (Westside Story) in my ear..
Mark Zitko
December 3, 2013
R.I.P. Jay. You were always a great guy to talk to, and took such good care and were so proud of your yard and great looking car. We lost a really good friend on Bee Street.
December 3, 2013
Jay, my friend, thank you for the many conversations and the advice over the years. You possessed a true "inner gloss". May God bless you. -Tom Daly
Alicia R
December 3, 2013
Jay was a great man! He had the best stories and was never afraid to speak his mind. He will be missed dearly. Rest in peace Jay
Don S.
December 2, 2013
RIP Jay. I will remember our chats and jokes we shared at Mobil forever. You helped those shifts fly by and working there fun. Good times and many laughs!
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