May 5, 1937 - May 23, 2022
Jerome Dennis Solgos “Jerry” age 85 died peacefully on May 23, 2022. He was born May 5, 1937, to the late Al and Mildred (Vito) Solgos. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Norita (nee Kaltenbach), and is survived by his loving wife Marie (nee Damukaitis); daughters Donna Pesta (Don) and Debbie Heatwole (Jerry), son Jerome A Solgos; stepsons Joseph “Basil” Damukaitis and Jeffrey Damukaitis (deceased); grandchildren Lisa Melillo (Chris), Scott Pesta (Meg), Mary Pesta, Seaver Heatwole, Cory Heatwole, Justice Solgos and Shanelle Solgos; step grandchildren Chloe Emsoff (Justin) and Corbin Damukaitis; great grandchildren Adam and Marissa Bartow and Cameron Pesta; step great grandchild Kennady Emsoff; sisters Aldona Serrani (Tony deceased), Maryann Mondell Albright (Allan) and Sheila Waller (Bob deceased); many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Jerry was a member of the Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society, where he assisted many families who were struggling. He touched so many with his kindness and humor. If you met him, you loved him. Jerry was a hardworking, giving, and loving man that will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known him.
Services: Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church 4750 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125. Family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Inurnment will take place on a later date at All Saints Cemetery.