Solomon "Sol" M. Yas

Solomon M. Yas, of Easton, MA formerly of Brookline, MA and Sharon, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was 84. Born in Montreal, Canada, Sol was the son of the late Julius and Anna Yas. He was the cherished husband of Susan Yas for 59 years and a devoted father and grandfather.

He is survived by Susan Yas and his sons David Yas, Matthew Yas, and Adam Yas and his wife Jaime; and by his treasured grandchildren: Adrian Yas, Griffin Yas, Roxi Yas, Luke Yas and Zoe Yas. He also leaves behind Anne Yas, mother of Adrian and Griffin, and Nikki Yas Poritzky, mother of Roxi and Luke.

Sol is also survived by his brother Kenneth Yas and sister-in-law Sherry Yas, along with their daughters Jessica Yas Barker and Alyssa Yas. He was the brother of the late James Yas and sister-in-law Dotty Yas, and is remembered by their children Jeff and Joanna.

Sol graduated from Brookline High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and earned an MBA from Boston College. The son of Eastern European immigrants, Sol was the first in his family to speak English. He met the love of his life, Susan, in high school. After a brief teenage separation, he realized he couldn’t bear the thought of her with anyone else. They reunited, married, and spent 59 years together raising their three sons.

Sol and Susan gave their family an idyllic upbringing in Sharon, MA, with joyful summers on Cape Cod in New Seabury and pilgrimages to the family’s beloved Walt Disney World. A proud Jew, Sol beamed as each of his sons became a bar mitzvah. Years later, he traveled to Israel to witness his grandson Adrian's bar mitzvah on a pavilion overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem.

Sol built a successful business career, culminating in an executive role with the Outlet Company in Providence, RI. After decades as an HR professional, he transitioned to a passion that had been with him since childhood: baseball. Sol’s love for the game began in Montreal, where he was captivated by Jackie Robinson’s minor league team, the Montreal Royals. He became a lifelong fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers—especially their iconic center fielder, Duke Snider.

In 1980, Sol took his family to Cooperstown, NY, to witness Snider’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Ever thoughtful, Sol brought with him a meticulously curated scrapbook of Snider’s career, which sparked an unlikely and enduring friendship. That bond deepened at Dodgers Fantasy Camp in Vero Beach, FL, where Sol became a familiar and beloved presence—famously striking out a flustered Tommy Lasorda on day one. He later consoled Snider’s wife, Beverly, at Duke’s funeral in 2011, a testament to their connection.

In 2000, Sol became General Manager of the Brewster Whitecaps in the Cape Cod Baseball League and later served as its Deputy Commissioner. He was inducted into both the Dodgertown Hall of Fame and the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame.

Sol rarely missed a sporting event involving his children or grandchildren. He raised thousands of dollars for autism awareness in honor of his grandson Adrian. He was a connoisseur of Chinese food and corned beef sandwiches, a lover of Catskills-style Jewish humor, and a passionate fan of both the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He and Susan were Patriots season ticket holders from the opening of the old Foxboro Stadium, and his joy reached new heights when the team won its first Super Bowl in 2001. Sol was even quoted on the front page of The Boston Globe, calling it the most exciting sports moment he had ever witnessed. He went on to revel in many more championships, including being in attendance for the miraculous 28–3 comeback victory in Super Bowl LI.

To know Sol was to know unshakable loyalty and bottomless kindness. He never hesitated to visit friends or family in need—often showing up with a thoughtful gift, like a toy lightsaber or a box of baseball cards, to lift their spirits.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, Canton, MA. The service will be accessible via livestream at the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c25058373739025

In lieu of flowers, donations in Solomon’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate