Howard Richard Solomon

Howard Richard Solomon, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebeca Solomon; three daughters, Martha Serfaty (Edmund), Victoria Lavi (Mark), and Sara Price (Peter); 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Howard was born in 1929 in New York City and resided in Brooklyn and the Bronx as a teen. He moved to San Antonio with his parents and brother, Charlie in 1948, and opened his first business. Soon after, Howard enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Korean conflict from 1951 to 1954 and was part of the US Naval procession at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation. When he returned from the Pacific arena, Howard began a new company, Sol-Optics, Inc. with his brother, Charles. At this time, he met the love of his life, Rebeca Levy. They were married in Havana, Cuba in 1959. Howard and Rebeca raised their three daughters together in San Antonio, and had recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.

Howard played clarinet in the San Antonio Community Orchestra and was a founding member of the Shtetl Cabaret, a Jewish Klezmer trio that played at local Jewish events for over 25 years, including the annual New Year’s event at the Golden Manor Nursing Home. In addition to his love of music, Howard had a passion for poetry, sailing, fishing, and flying small aircraft.

Howard Solomon will be remembered by friends and family as a kind, generous, funny, wise, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. May his memory be a blessing and source of comfort.

GRAVESIDE SERVICEFRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 20229:30 A.M.RODFEI SHOLOM CEMETERY703 DIVISION AVE.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78225

Memorial contributions may be made to San Antonio Jewish Senior Services.

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