The world has lost a wonderful man, Martin (Marty) D. Solar, when he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2023. He passed away, peacefully, at his daughters home in the presence of his loving family.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA he married, and then moved to Levittown in 1952 and became a life-long resident.
Marty proudly served 3 years in the US Navy aboard an LCT ship in the South Pacific. He was on many islands there, including Okinawa and Iwo Jima. At 17 years old, he said “he had a job to do and he did it”.
After the war, on the G.I. bill, he attended Bok Technical Institute in Maryland. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Optics and he worked as an Optician for many years. He worked many other varied and interesting jobs including Prudential Insurance Co. and Wise Potato Chips.
Marty’s greatest loves were his family, friends, fishing, Mario Lanza, the Eagles, the Phillies, a good steak, some shrimp, and lots and lots of ice cream (at 10:30)!
Martin attended Faith Baptist Church of Fairless Hills, where he was a beloved member who was active in the church.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years Dolores Solar, and by his son Glen Solar and his wife Jane, and by his daughter Bette Sullivan (Michael). He will sadly missed by loving daughter Randi Hawley (Jack) of Newtown, his 7 grandchildren, and his 7 great grandchildren.
While we will miss him dearly, we rejoice that he is with his beloved wife and walking with God in glory.
A memorial service for Marty will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Faith Baptist Church, 1515 Wistar Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. A private inurnment will occur at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940.
Contributions in Marty's memory may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1515 Wistar Rd, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030 US, https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/578576.
