Robert S. Solin
December 25, 1924 –
Robert S. Solin, 95, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away peacefully at Hospice House in Sun City Center on March 12, 2020. Bob was born on December 25, 1924, to William Solin and Ethel (Berg) Solin in Springfield, Mass. He graduated from Classical High School in Springfield and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in 1943. He fought in the battles of Okinawa, Guadalcanal and Tarawa.
In 1948 he wed his one true love, Lillian, and was married for 71 years until her passing in February. When he married, he was the manager of one of the Solin’s markets in Chicopee, Mass., and worked there for about 10 years. He then operated a cannery for 10 years and then worked as a food broker until he retired in 1995.
Bob is survived by his son, Edward Solin (Laura) of Riverview; grandchildren, Brenton Zillins and Jeffrey Solin; and his brother, Stanley Solin (Estelle) of Anaheim, Calif. His sister, Barbara Solin Tandet, predeceased him. Bob was a life member of the Masons and Shriners. He loved baseball his entire life and rooted for the Giants, Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Burial was at Sarasota National Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Carla Freedman. In lieu of flowers, please remember Bob through service/gifts to your favorite charity. The family requests that donations be made to the RICBAC foundation. The foundation for research in cell biology, cancer and cardiology, c/o Eric Isselbacher, M.D., PO Box 600071, Newtonville, MA 02460.
In 1948 he wed his one true love, Lillian, and was married for 71 years until her passing in February. When he married, he was the manager of one of the Solin’s markets in Chicopee, Mass., and worked there for about 10 years. He then operated a cannery for 10 years and then worked as a food broker until he retired in 1995.
Bob is survived by his son, Edward Solin (Laura) of Riverview; grandchildren, Brenton Zillins and Jeffrey Solin; and his brother, Stanley Solin (Estelle) of Anaheim, Calif. His sister, Barbara Solin Tandet, predeceased him. Bob was a life member of the Masons and Shriners. He loved baseball his entire life and rooted for the Giants, Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
Burial was at Sarasota National Cemetery, officiated by Rabbi Carla Freedman. In lieu of flowers, please remember Bob through service/gifts to your favorite charity. The family requests that donations be made to the RICBAC foundation. The foundation for research in cell biology, cancer and cardiology, c/o Eric Isselbacher, M.D., PO Box 600071, Newtonville, MA 02460.