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Sheldon Sollosy Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Gladys (Barr) Sollosy. They were married for 58 years
Born in Boston, MA, a son of the late Theodore and Rose (Bowers) Sollosy, he had lived in Cranston for 52 years. Sheldon was the president of Manpower, Inc of Providence for 49 years, retiring in 2003. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a past president of Temple Torat Yisrael and a member of its Mens Club. Sheldon earned an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Humane Letters from New England Institute of Technology in 2001. Devoted father of Harriet Slatin of Jerusalem, Israel. Dear brother of the late Arnold Sollosy. Loving grandfather of Chaim, Penina, Naomi, Sarah, Elisheva, Yael and Avraham (Avi). Cherished great-grandfather of 10. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in TEMPLE TORAT YISRAEL, 330 Park Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory would be appreciated to Temple Torat Yisrael, Providence Public Library or Jewish Federation of Rhode Island. Shiva will be observed at his late residence Sunday through Wednesday starting at 11:00 a.m. Mincha Minyan at 5:30 p.m. and Ma'ariv Minyan at 8:30 p.m. each day. Arrangements by SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Cranston.
Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries
ESTHER & SOL RESNIK
October 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rachel Raposo
September 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Sollosy Family. I have fond memories of working with Mr. Sollosy at Manpower.
neil wojtal
September 19, 2008
I really enjoyed working with Sheldon when he owned the Manpower franchise. My sympathy to his family.
y. Jacob Schinazi, MD
September 9, 2008
Dear Gladys,
I share your sadness and sorrow in the loss of Sheldon, a decent,kind,generous gentle man and very special to me. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Susan Field
September 9, 2008
I have many fond memories of Sheldon dating back to when he was my Sunday School Teacher in Winthrop Ma. My thoughts are with Gladys, Harriet and the entire family
Betsy Tregar
September 8, 2008
I have many fond memories of
Sheldon, beginning when he was my first long-term babysitting client and extending through the years. My thoughts are with Gladys, Harriet, and the entire family.
Ed Avery
September 8, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on the passing of Sheldon. I always enjoyed Sheldon's company, particularly at our luncheon table at the Turks Head Club.
Heidi (Jeschke) Capozza
September 6, 2008
A wonderful man to whom I will always remember for his kindness, generosity, faith and community spirit. His friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susette Rabinowitz
September 5, 2008
Sheldon was a wonderful person who was devoted to his family,religion and the community.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Norman and Beverly Prestage
September 5, 2008
It was with great sadness that we learned of Shel's passing.
I had the great honor of knowing him for over forty years.
He was a consumate gentleman with a kind spirit and generous heart.
Our prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.
Tom Olean
September 5, 2008
Shel was a great person and a good rotarian . God bless him and his wonderful family
Donald Vass
September 5, 2008
Sheldons contributions to the the State of Rhode Island in the area of workers' compensation will have a lasting positive effect. God bless him and his family.
ERNIE GRILLI
September 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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