JOHN
A. SOLARI, of
Township of Washington, died on Monday, January 12, 2009, at his
home, at the age of 89 years. Born in the Bronx, New York, he
resided in Hackensack and has lived Township of Washington since1965.
In 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army and attended
officers training school, graduating at the top of his class as a
second lieutenant and was sent to France to fight in the Battle of
the Bulge. After fighting in Holland and Germany, he became a
decorated officer, receiving the bronze star for his heroics and
captain status, and after his executive officer became a casualty of
war, he continued to carry out his duties while under determined
enemy fire. He was honorably discharged in March of 1946.
During the Korean War he was recalled to assist with the training of
officers for field artillery. In 1950, he joined his father in the
family restaurant business and throughout the years he thought of
his restaurant as both a vocation and a hobby which he loved. His
son Marco joined him in 1986 at Solari's Restaurant. He was a member
of the Bergen County 200 Club of Hackensack where he served as
Trustee and honored him as "Man of the Year in 2007. He also
was a member of the Hackensack Chamber of Commerce which honored him
with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. He was an avid bowler,
reader, had a love for classic cars, and enjoyed camping and
vacationing with his family. Beloved husband of Judith C. (nee
Scacchetti) Solari. Devoted father of Shelley Solari of Township of
Washington, Renea Savona and her husband Anthony of Clifton Park,
New York, and Marco Solari and his wife Heather of Warwick, New
York. Loving grandfather of Nicholas, Marco, Jonathan, Johnny, and
Luke. Dearest brother of the late Rose Mancini, Clara Krycher, and
Marion DiNapoli.The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Friday, January 16th, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 66
Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, at 11:00 AM with burial
following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hackensack. Visiting will be
on Wednesday from 7 - 9 PM and Thursday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. In lieu
of flowers memorial donations in honor of his grandson Nicholas
Savona, to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, New York
Chapter, 6 Greenwood Drive, East Greenbush, New York 12061 would be
appreciated.
