SOUTHWICK – John D. Solek, 84, a lifelong resident of Southwick, MA, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014. Born in Westfield, MA, John was the son of the late John & Mary (Bannish) Solek. He was a graduate of Westfield High School, and attended Wake Forest University. John worked for over 44 years for Stanley Home Product prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joan N. (Lamb) Solek; two sons, Robert Solek and his wife Ruth-Ann, Richard Solek and his wife Carrie; a daughter, Sondra “Cindy” Pendleton and her husband Jimmy all of Southwick; a brother, Walter F. Solek; a sister, Mary Rapacki both of Southwick, and a sister, Rose Flemming of Suffield, CT; nine grandchildren, Carol, Deric, Justin, Jessica, Lindsey, Richard, Laurin, Joshua, and Caitlin, and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Gloria Schultz of Southwick.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 10:00 a.m. at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial in New Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Family & friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday, May 9th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southwick Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 532, Southwick, MA 01077 or Baystate Hospice, 280 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01199.
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