Anthony Solinski

June 28, 1927 - February 1, 2021

Anthony John Solinski, 93, our hard-working, genuine, kind, and sociable, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at McLaren Bay Region. Tony was born in Essexville, on June 28, 1927, to parents Joseph and Ludwica “Louise” (Stamszek) Solinski. Tony was raised alongside his eight siblings and enjoyed growing up on the family farm. He was close with his mother, Louise, and fondly remembered her speaking Polish to him. Farming was a way of life for Tony, a passion he continued well into his 80’s before retirement. Simply put, he was happiest tending to his fields and animals. One day while working in the fields, Tony met the former Beatrice Vermeesch; it was love at first sight. They were united in marriage in April of 1954 and celebrated 66 years of marriage. Those left to carry on Tony’s legacy include his wife, Beatrice; children: Susan (Richard) Scorey, Anthony John Solinski, John Solinski, James (Christine) Solinski, Gerald (Peggy) Solinski, and Jody (Shelly) Solinski; grandchildren: Jodi (Brad) Chippi, Jamie Kuntz (friend Jodie), Crystal Solinski, Joshua Solinski, Justin (Madison) Solinski, Tony (Angie) Solinski, Tonya Solinski, Brandon (Jessica) Solinski, Brandi Leigh, Brittney (Aaron) Rose; stepgranchildren: Gabriel (Michelle) Tacey, Sr., Patrick (Maryann) Scorey, Michael Scorey, Jennifer (Dustin) Wagner and son Dylan Wagner, Stacey Scorey; great-grandchildren: Bradley Chippi, Anthony Chippi, Nolan Kuntz, Lily Kuntz, Gabriel Tacey, Jr., Sommer Tacey, Miya Tacey, Hunter Tacey, Gracelyn Solinski, Anthony Solinski, Sydney Solinski, Scott Cianek Jr., Hunter Solinski, Lily Solinski, Emily Solinski, Jack Solinski, Benjamin Solinski, Brody Rose, Brantley Rose, and Remi Rose; sister, Patricia (Joseph) Badour; brother, Floyd Solinski; in-laws: Leona, Eileen, Loretta, and Karen; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Frank, Anna, Verna, Maryann, Clara, and Jack; in-laws: Eugene, Dorothy, Mildred, Darrel, David, and Edward. Tony’s family will be present to receive visitors Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 10:00 AM until the time of his 11:00 AM Funeral Liturgy at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), 614 Pine St. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate. Tony will be laid to rest at St. Stanislaus Kostka Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.