Obituary of Edward Michael Solin
Edward Michael Solin
Edward Michael Solin, 72, of Riverview, FL, died at Lifepath Hospice, Hospice House in Ruskin, FL on September 22, 2021, of complications related to lung and bladder cancers.
Ed grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts. During college at Western New England University, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. His last assignment was with SubUnit #1, 1st Anglico, Hawaii.
He was a decorated Marine, earning two Purple Hearts, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with a Bronze star, numerous service medals and citations from the USMC, and the Air Medal with Bronze Star and Naval Aviator Observer Wings from the Secretary of the Navy. Following Vietnam, Ed trained and raced horses out of Suffolk Downs MA for over 20 years. After moving to Florida, he worked for AAA Auto Club South, earning Presidents Circle status for multiple years for his exemplary sales performance.
Ed is survived by his wife, Laura Solin, and sons Brenton Zillins (Joanna Bak, partner) and Jeffrey Solin. Extended family members from the Solin, Suher, Jones, and Hovell families, as well as many lifelong friends, are grieving the loss of this kind man. Ed was predeceased in 2020, by his parents, Lillian and Robert Solin.
Rabbi Carla Freedman will officiate a burial service on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:30 am at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida. Sun City Center Funeral Home are providing arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Ed through service/gifts to your favorite charity. Ed’s charity of choice was the Disabled American Veterans, VA Regional Office, Bay Pines, FL 33744 (727) 319-7444
The family wishes to express their gratitude to everyone who has supported Ed and our family throughout the years. Condolences may be shared at www.suncitycenterfuneralhome.com.
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