He served on the USS Salem CA139 in the Navy during the Korean War and retired as Police Chief from Glen Cove, NY
Surviving is his wife, Marie C. Solomito; sons, James Solomito and wife Nancy of PA, Michael Solomito of New Bern, NC, Dr. Albert Solomito and wife Michelle of Indiana, Matthew Solomito of New Bern, NC ; sisters, June Petrucci of NY and Roseann Moore of New York.; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the Solomito family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com