Gladys Sollosy

Gladys (Barr) Sollosy passed away peacefully on Friday July 21 in her 92nd year. Is survived by her daughter Harriet Rose and son-in-law Rabbi Earl Hanoch Slatin, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Jerusalem, Israel, her loving sister Sylvia (Alex) Keyes of The Villages, Florida, whose daily calls meant so much to Gladys. Her devoted niece Dawn (Bill) Sullivan of Brockton, MA and her nephew Glenn (Robin) Poster of Methuen, MA. The family wishes to thank Seena and the late Martin Dittelman, Susan Fabrizio of Flagship Staffing, James Leach and Joseph Solomon for their advice, support and dedication to Gladys. Gladys was blessed to have been a resident of the Renaissance wing of Tamarisk Assisted Living. Director Nancy Haggenston and her superb staff nurtured Gladys with professional care, super human doses of patience and lots of hugs and kisses. We will be forever grateful. Gladys enjoyed the supplementary attention provided by the caring staff of Kindred Hospice Gentiva. Gladys was born and raised in Medford, MA. She graduated from Boston University's program of Practical Arts and Letters and was the recipient of the Louis Orenberg Award for her unobtrusive leadership and excellent character. Gladys married Sheldon S. Sollosy in 1949. In 1953 Gladys flew to Fairbanks, Alaska to join Sheldon who was stationed there in the US military. Gladys and Sheldon moved to RI in 1954 to open the Rhode Island franchise of Manpower Inc. Gladys was a pioneer in the field of temporary help as she ran the office single handedly while her husband Sheldon completed his military service out of state. Gladys continued to give generously of her time and excellent organizational skills to a myriad of civic and religious institutions. She also served in administrative positions for many of them. Both she and Sheldon believed that it was their obligation to give back to the community that sustained their business. She was the President of Providence Hebrew Day School and was a strong supporter of The New England Academy of Torah. She was very active in the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island and enjoyed giving of her time to proofread The Voice. Ever devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Gladys made over 25 trips to Israel to share in her family's milestones. Shiva will be held at Tamarisk Assisted Living, 3 Shalom Dr, Warwick; Monday-Wednesday 11am-2pm, 4-6pm, & 7-10pm; and Thursday 10am-12pm.