Harold “Harry” Solletti
Harold “Harry” Solletti of Dorchester died on July 29, 2020 with his wife by his side. Beloved husband of 54 years of Maryann Solletti (Welch) of Dorchester. Loving father of Brian Solletti and his fiancée Joan of Fairfax Virginia and Bethany Lyons and her husband Kevin of Braintree. Cherished “Papa” of Molly and Jack Lyons and Matthew and Bryanna Solletti and their mother Yanna. Brother of James M. and his wife Elaine of Abington and Robert F. of Quincy. Son of the late Bernice and Francis Solletti: One of seven sons Harold is predeceased by his brothers Frank, Jack, Thomas and Richard. Harry will be remembered by his dear friend David F. Coakley, many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A native of South Boston, Harry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1963 serving in Florida, Massachusetts, Southeast Asia and rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant. He then attended night school business classes and worked for Metropolitan Life. Later he took on his true passion of social worker before joining the MBTA in 1976. At the MBTA, he was a streetcar operator and Union representative for the Carmen’s Union before retiring in 2000. Most of all Harry was true family man by every sense of the word. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.
Due to current pandemic protocols for large gatherings, the Funeral Mass will be private. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at a later date.
Guestbook Entries
I knew Harry and found him to be a pleasant and sociable person, I met him and Maryann when I lived on Neponset Ave. My condolences go out to his family. May he rest in peace.
Harry was an amazing husband, father, Papa and friend. He was a kind and generous man. Any one that knew him loved him. He will be greatly missed.
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Harry. I will always remember with fondness the time he came to take care of us while my mom was in the hospital delivering my twin brothers. Harry proceeded to cook my sister and I oatmeal and it has stuck with us ever since. He was so nervous you would have thought he was the dad! On a serious note I will always remember his charm and wit. He will be missed ❤️🇺🇸😢
Dad,
You will always be my heart..my romantic edge and caring spirit ..you led the way gracefully never pushing the military but rather showing me the love you had for country and service ..I’ll never forget the pictures on Grandma wall of all 7 of the Solletti brothers serving their country. I love you and I have it from here .i will take care of mom and your wife and your awesome daughter Beth.. love you dad
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences and best wishes for you and your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Remember the special times you had with your Dad and husband and let those happier thoughts lighten your grief and help you get through this sad time.
Marion Whitney Martin
Maryanne Brian Beth May you hold your memories close, share them ro live on forever. So sorry for your loss, to Dave too
Our Deepest Sympathy and Love xxx
Keeping you all in our hearts & thoughts
Most of all Harry was a decent man. That is the biggest impression he has made on me. I can not express how much he helped me as a teen when I was going through some very tough times. He was always kind and respectful in his manners. Now I have 3 grandkids and I’m happy in life. To this I will be grateful always. He taught me many things. I just wish we didn’t have to say good bye. Rest in Peace
My sincere condolences to you Mary Ann and all the family ❤️ May he rest in peace xx
Although We got together sparingly; does not mitigate Our love for one another, You were closer growing up, and in my younger year’s.
Not only in age, but keen insight as to What’s, Why’s, Who’s, etc.
I’ll congratulate once more for your able assistance in bringing up
A fine family with Marianne. Your sibling’s Brian & Beth are most
Assuredly a number #1Credit to that end. Our Day’s at 514, 133,
455 stick in My head as some of Our best year’s, along with working
For H.M.S. At Fenway Park. Until We meet again Love & Goodby!
Your toddle brother
“Jim”
Harry.
I’ll always remember your kind hearted and outgoing ways. Your sense of humor was right up to par with the best of them. Thank you for being a lifelong friend of my brother Dave. Heaven has gained a gem. RIP🙏🇺🇸
Maryann and family,
I am sorry for your loss of a good man, a husband, a dad, grandfather and friend.
I was proud to have served with Harry at Tyndall AFB.
He became a friend and a brother in arms. We formed a bond in the Florida sunshine. I fondly recall going to a wonderful Easter dinner, with Harry along with Dennis Nestich and Bill German. Harry drove us in his Plymouth Valiant, and we had a great day.
May he Rest In Peace in the Arms of the Lord
So very sorry for your loss . We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
With our deepest sympathy
Beth Rob Riley and Zoe
Maryann was our babysitter when we lived in Dorchester many years ago. Harry was always such a gentleman and very kindly offered to drive me home when he was able when I picked up my daughter Kelly after work, I did not have a vehicle then and had to depend on the bus. I am so grateful that we have kept in touch all these years since we moved to Upstate New York.
Our deepest sympathy to Maryann, Brian & Bethany
Papa,
I am so sorry we had to say goodbye so soon and I wish more than anything I was able to come see you to say goodbye but I hope you know how much Jack and I loved you. I’ll never forget the afternoons we spent watching baseball games and the Property Brothers while you worried about where mom was with your ice cream sundae. I know you’ve got some good company up there, say hi to Granny and Grammy Cora for me, okay? Until we meet again, I know that you’re in anymore pain and you can do everything you weren’t able to do down here. I love you always and I’ll miss you forever.
Growing up (Neponset Ave in Dorchester), I would often hear my father being described as a “gentleman”. Then I had to observe and learn what those gentlemanly characteristics involved. Now, as a “senior” woman, I have had plenty of time to gather them and notice who is, and who may not be, a gentleman.
Mary Ann found her perfect gentleman in Harry!
When I think of all our visits over the many years as friends,
I always can “hear” Harry’s voice saying: “Oh, Mary Annnnn!” Patience – – one of the above mentioned characteristics – – Harry sure was gifted with it.
Mary Ann, Brian, Bethany and family members, I shall be with you if only in spirit, for Harry’s Mass at St. Ann’s.
Sincere condolences from Cape Cod . . .
Our Thoughts and Prayers are With you all as you go through the loss of a Great Man, Harry I’ll think of you often when I see a Green Line BC Trolley, You were A Caring Man with A Big Heart.. Thank you for your Friendship over the Years to my Brother David
You Will Be Missed❤️