Surrounded at home with his loving family, Thomas "Pappy" Sollosi, Jr., 99, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February, 26, 2025.

Tom was born in West Brownsville on July 16, 1925 to Thomas and Margaret Messner Sollosi. He grew up in Elrama and graduated from Connelly Vocational School in Pittsburgh in 1943. Soon after, Tom enlisted in the US Navy and participated in the Normandy Invasion. He was at Omaha Beach and later the Belgium Bulge. Tom was wounded on the Rhine River and received a Purple Heart. After his discharge from the military, he worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad as a brakeman for forty years, retiring in 1986.

Tom enjoyed gardening, playing the mandolin, watching the Pirates and the Penguins, and playing his daily numbers. Tom was liked and admired by everyone who knew him. He was always ready to help family, neighbors, and friends in need.

Tom was a wonderful dad and grandfather. He is survived by his children, Marilyn (Marcello) Ricci, Dr. Tom (Linda) Sollosi, Ron (Dawn) Sollosi, Shari (Kevin) Necciai; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and his youngest brother, Steve Sollosi.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Clark Sollosi with whom he celebrated 75 years of marriage; son, Rick Sollosi and his wife, Maryann; daughter-in-law, Gay Sollosi; and siblings, Margaret Lehrman, Julia Mellor, John Sollosi, and Mike Sollosi.

Tom's family would like to thank OSPTA Hospice for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad, c/o Frye Funeral Home, 427 W Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 or a charity of your choice.

Friends will be received Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 W Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Tom Sollosi  and the Rev. William Bailey co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.