Andrew August Solomon
SOLOMON – Andrew "Andy" August, 91, a resident of Eastpoint, Maryland, for 36 years. Mr. Solomon retired from Westinghouse Electric Co. after 36 years in 1987, where he was technician. He started as a laborer with a company in Johnstown, leaving for the U.S. Marines during World War II. He served as a radio gunner in the Virgin Islands. Following the war, he attended electrical school in Detroit. In the community, he was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He also was a member of the Berkshire Senior Club. Born March 17, 1921 in Johnstown, PA., Mr. Solomon was the tenth of eleven children of Michael and Mary (nee Ivan) Solomon. He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1935 and Bliss Electrical School in 1946. He was married to the former Julia Bilak from 1942 until her death in 1970, and to Mary (nee Resavage) 1976 to current. He is survived by his children: Sherry Solomon of Glen Burnie MD., Ronald Solomon of Glen Burnie, MD., Alan Solomon of Glen Burnie MD., Karen Weixel and her husband Mark of Seattle WA., Bill Solomon and his wife Laney of Stevensville MD., and Michael Resavage and his wife Catherine of Baltimore MD., two grandchildren, Sophie Solomon and John Weixel. Besides his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by his seven brothers and three Sisters.
A Christian wake service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Ave., on Sunday at 7:30 PM. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Monday at 10 AM. Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make donations in his name to Our Lady of Fatima Church 6420 E. Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21224.