Charles (Charlie) Solano, 72, of Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully at home with his sister Lori by his side.
Born and raised in Malden, Massachusetts, Charlie was the son of Rita T. (Mucci) Solano and the late Edward Solano of Peabody, Massachusetts, previously of Malden, Massachusetts. Charlie was a graduate of Malden High class of 1970 and joined the US Navy in 1972-1975 assigned to the USS Newport News. In 1978, Charlie headed south to Florida and fell in love with the area. He began as a painter and then joined FedEx which he retired from after 29 years as a delivery driver. His “Huge” FedEx family gave him a sendoff just prior to his final days which brought Charlie so much joy, laughter and love.
Charlie’s passion for food such as “moms” Italian cooking, New England seafood and Peruvian dishes led him to travel. Charlie’s travel took him to his second home in “Little Italy” San Diego, which he visited in January with his dear friend Delores, many trips to Peru with Giovanna, Ecuador with Marian, Sicily with his cousin Kenny and many trips to his family home in Gloucester, Massachusetts for his favorite fried clams.
Charlie loved the Boston Red Sox and witnessed the 2013 World Series win at Fenway Park. He was a fan of all the Boston teams and loved to talk sports with all his friends. He will be missed by his Thursday afternoon golfers at Eco Golf Club which he enjoyed so much.
Charlie is survived and will be greatly missed by his mother Rita (Mucci) Solano, his brother’s Eddie and Ricky of Peabody, Massachusetts; his sister Lori Solano-McIntosh and her husband Patrick of Raymond New Hampshire.
He adored his nieces and nephew, Katrina Grillo and her husband Nick, Nicholas Solano, and Tara Grady; grandniece Julia Grillo and grandnephew Henry Grillo.
The family would like to Thank the amazing medical team at Miami VA, his primary nurse Leah at Hollywood VA, and the compassionate care he received from the special nurses at Continuum Care Hospice Services.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Continuum Care Health and to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (https://www.cdceportal.va.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024. Tributes of a Lifetime and the Prayer Service will begin at 6:00 PM.
Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel
Boyd-Panciera University Drive Chapel
South Florida National Cemetery
Eddie Solano
March 16, 2024, 1:15 pm
We miss you already. You are at peace and not suffering anymore. I’m sure that Dad was waiting for you with a glass of wine in hand. Watch over Mom during this difficult time. So glad you were my brother, Love and miss you. Your brother Eddie ❤️🙏
Joseph Rizzo
March 16, 2024, 6:47 pm
To Eddie,Ricky and Lori My thoughts and Prayers are with you and the Family! I Grew up with Charley along with many of our friends! We all loved going to Red Sox games with Charley Even skipping school in High School to go to Opening day in April to the Sox Game! So sad to hear he has Passed! He will be Missed very much! Love Joe Rizzo❤️
Shawn Fallar
March 17, 2024, 4:06 am
Charlie you may never play for the Red Sox but I’m sure you’ll be playing for the Angels. Rest in piece my friend
Linda Pifalo
March 17, 2024, 2:58 pm
My heart goes out to Charlie’s family during this difficult time and to anyone who ever had the privilege of knowing Charlie. He was such a loving, kind, funny man who meant so much to so many people.
May he live forever in our hearts.
Trish Clifton
March 19, 2024, 1:47 am
Aunt Rita, and family. My prayers are with you. Charlie like Shawn said you will be playing with the Angels.
I love you and you are missed. Love your cousin Trish in Idaho
Elaine Kane
March 23, 2024, 7:26 pm
Miss you Mr. Charlie! I miss my walks with Yuki and visiting you. Dinners at the Deleos will never be the same without that hungry smile! We love you and will miss you dearly. RIP sweet Charlie!
Love ❤️ You, elaine, Pete, and Yuki
Thomas Burgess
March 25, 2024, 12:52 am
Charlie I will miss your smile and stories. It was always a pleasure working with you at FedEx.
We honor our Shipmate Solano as we toll the bell to mark the end of his final watch. Well done Charlie, well done. It was a great voyage, and you served your watch. We are proud to have served with you as part of the United States Navy. You have completed your final watch, now rest in peace.
Peter DeLeo
March 30, 2024, 5:16 am
Dear Charlie. I will miss you and think of you often throughout my life. Thanks for being my best man. And to the entire Solano family my condolences ❤️
Kathy Moniz
April 5, 2024, 4:57 pm
Charlie was a great friend and neighbor. I will always cherish memories of our days at the beach, parties with our tiki family and his amazing super bowl parties to name a few. I miss you Charlie….
Peace, Love and Many Blessings to Charlie and his family..
Ronald Falciano
April 19, 2024, 2:26 pm
Charlie will always be a very dear friend and shipmate. I’m still having difficulties with the news of his death. We both met in boot camp in October 1972. Company 490 was very much like watching Bill Murray in stripes. We lost our company commander early on to a drinking problem and never did get another one in time for graduation, very much like the movie. We both also served on the USS Newport News (CA-148) in 1973-74 for me. Charlie was a great shipmate and friend. I will always cherish the experience of knowing him. We will meet again my friend in the future. You are now with your dad in heaven. Hope to be up to see your family before the end of the year. Rest in Peace shipmate.