Memorial gathering scheduled for Jan. 2 in Montrose

Daniel Solit of Cold Spring passed away at his home on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015, at the age of 56. Daniel was born to Ernest Solit and Jane Paynter Solit on May 6, 1959, in Cornwall. Dan was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Local 279 for 35 years.

Daniel Solit
Daniel Solit

Daniel is survived by his cherished daughter Dana Solit, beloved mother Jane Paynter Solit, caring brothers Richard Whippo and Mark Solit and sisters Janet Whippo and Ellen Whippo McGuire, and by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Daniel was predeceased by his father Ernest Solit and brother Barney Solit.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Road in Montrose, with a memorial service beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Daniel’s family asks that donations be made in his name to Carpenters Local 279 Scholarship Fund, 10 Corporate Park, Suite A, Hopewell Junction, NY 12532.

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