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SOLAN--Gene, Gene Solan, 82 years. Gene passed away on July 7 surrounded by family in Schenectady. Born in Brooklyn on March 14, 1943, to the late Kathleen Mary Lynch Solan and late Edward Solan. Beloved partner of 48 years of Paula Ford. Beloved brother of Margaret Mary McGirr (Eugene), Kevin (Noelani Low), and John (Stacy Holberg). Predeceased by his brother Edward. Beloved uncle of Maureen Aylward, Anne Rudman, Joseph McGirr, Elizabeth Seegers, Kathleen Cimo, Kerry Solan. He will be profoundly missed by Paula's sisters, Carolyn May of Latham, NY and Cindy Robinov (Scott) of Grafton, MA, his niece Jennifer LaJoy (Rob) and Jen's girls Madeline and Andrea of Clifton Park, NY. He was a great-uncle, great-great-uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was a longtime resident of Albany. Funeral is Saturday, July 19, 9:30am, St. Catherine of Siena, Mountain Lakes, NJ. Arrangements by Santangelo's Funeral Home, Woodland Park, NJ.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 18, 2025.

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Joseph McGirr

July 20, 2025

So many lovely memories of my uncle Gene. Who was always generous with this time, his smiles, and his laughter.

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