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John Solarz Obituary
John was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Hartford; he was the son of the late John and Stella (Danchuck) Solarz. John resided in Glastonbury until 1965, relocating to East Hartford. As a teenager John worked at the CCC to help his family during the Great Depression. John left home at the age of 17 to enlist in the Army of the United States, where he served our country during World War II, receiving two Purple Hearts as a result of wounds suffered at Tarawa. After the war, he worked at Pratt & Whitney, but soon followed his dream to become a police officer and join the Glastonbury Police Department in 1950. He was employed by the Glastonbury Police Department, where he rose through the ranks, becoming a captain, then the acting police chief prior to his retirement in 1977. He was very active in civic organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, American Legion, Lions Club, and the Police Chiefs Association.
John will be fondly remembered by his loving family, his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and William Kenyon of East Hartford; a sister, Teresa Watts of Glastonbury; five grandchildren, Jennifer Kenyon, William John Kenyon, Christina Bassett, Cyndy Godreau, and Bryon Parkhurst; five great-grandchildren, Austin, Daniel, Ryan, Crystal, and Scott; two great-great grandchildren, Aliyah and Jayden; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine (McCartha) Solarz; his son, John Solarz III; his siblings, Ted, Charlie, Michael, Annie, Josephine, Mary, and Sophie.
Friends and relatives may pay their respects on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave., Glastonbury.
Funeral procession from Farley Sullivan will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, with a graveside service at 11 a.m. in the Veterans Section of Neipsic Cemetery, Neipsic Road, Glastonbury, with full military and police honors.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial donations are made in John's name to the Glastonbury Police Department Scholarship Fund, 2155 Main St., Glastonbury, CT 06033.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Solarz
Ted,Ruth,Paul Sr Solarz
November 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
cyndy godreau
October 25, 2012
Grandpa you and my dad will always be in my heart ! Xxxxooo
October 25, 2012
For The Solarz Families: Whatsoever soothes your spirit, Comforts your soul andBrings you Peace.. that is what is wished for you at this difficult time, In Deepest Sympathy, The Kauffman-Hendrickson Families, Dottie, Lisa, Justin
William Kenyon
October 24, 2012
I miss you so much pop-pop! You were a larger then life man who did so much good in this world. Thank you and I love you.
Your Grandson,
BJ
geraldine ghagan
October 24, 2012
Uncle Johnny,you always made us proud.Rest with our Dad Ted,Bob Ghagan and Uncle Charlie in Heaven. love, your neices, Jeri Ghagan,Paige, Ruth Baskind & Byron Birtles.
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Jennifer Kenyon
October 23, 2012
I love you pop-pop. I miss you so much it hurts. But I know you are in a better place. You will be missed by so many and you left behind a legacy that will always be remembered.
Jennifer Kenyon
October 23, 2012
I love you pop-pop. I miss u so much it hurts but I know you are in a better place and not suffering anymore.
TINA AND DUTCH SCHULTZ
October 23, 2012
SO SORRY HEAR ABOUT JOHN HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW.
October 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Heather and Robert Postemski
October 23, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Heather and Robert Postemski
Charles Solarz
October 23, 2012
Our prays and thoughts are with u all. We have such good and happy memories of Uncle John. He will be missed. Love always, Chuck and Joyce Solarz
October 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. John will be missed. Pam and Andy Dimoff.
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