James M. Solomon

James Martin Solomon of Skaneateles, NY and Naples, FL passed away on Sunday June 23, 2024 after courageously battling health issues in recent years.

Born on April 3, 1948 to Francis and Genevieve (Novak) Solomon in Auburn, NY where he also met and married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Susan (Daly) in 1971. Jim and Susan share the same birthday and are forever soul mates.

Jim attended Mount Carmel High School, SUNY Albany and Syracuse University before starting his business career in New York City.

He worked for Arthur Andersen before accepting a position at Time Warner Inc. He climbed the corporate ladder to VP of Tax Operations and experienced many business adventures around the world. His co-workers were not just colleagues; they were friends with whom he stayed connected to throughout his life.

Jim and Susan started their family in Auburn, NY, spent many years in Bayside, Queens and eventually settled in Manhasset, NY where he often entertained family and friends. He became a regular and favorite patron at many Long Island establishments.

When not working, you could definitely find Jim watching or playing sports. As a high school and college athlete himself, there weren’t many sports he didn’t excel in from basketball, softball and golf to NYC marathons. 

He especially loved going to watch his son play football for St. Lawrence University, traveling to fields and rinks to watch his grandchildren and attending games at his daughters’ schools, University of Michigan and Syracuse University. 

Jim had a love for many other things in life – his faith, following the stock market, financial trading, cars, road maps, sweeping and vacuuming, haircuts, good food, especially desserts, but most of all, his family and friends. He was a dedicated husband, father and papa who always made sure his family knew he was their biggest fan.

Jim knew after retirement he would find his way back to Upstate NY. He enjoyed working in his yard, entertaining and boating on Skaneateles Lake. He always looked forward to getting together with his high school friends and college fraternity brothers.

Jim supported many charities, was a devout member of his church, honored to serve on the board of Hospice of Central NY & of the Finger Lakes and was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

Jim was predeceased by his parents. He is survived and missed by his loving wife of 53 years, Susan; children Mark (Kyla) of Wilton, CT, Kelly of New York City, and Jillian of Skaneateles, NY; his cherished grandchildren, Grant and Sophia Solomon; brother Kenneth (Denise) Solomon, siblings-in-law, MaryLou (David) Natoli, Patrick (Teresa) Daly, Gerard (Patricia) Daly, Michelle Daly, Colleen (Edward) Krickovich along with beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was loved by everyone and will be missed everyday.

Calling hours will be at Sacred Heart Church, 90 Melrose Rd, Auburn, NY on Thursday July 18, 2024 from 5 to 7 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be at Sacred Heart on Friday July 19, 2024 at 10 AM.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Pettigrass Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in James’s memory to Hospice of Central New York & of the Finger Lakes, 990 7th N. St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or to a charity of your choice.

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