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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. Alvin Solove, and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Sunday, November 21, 2010.
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WHEREAS, Alvin Solove was born in Columbus on May 22nd, 1921; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from East High School, Mr. Solove attended The Ohio State University before leaving his studies to serve his country in the Second World War as a member of the Army Medical Corp; and
WHEREAS, having married the love of his life, Caryl Dorman Solove, on November 26, 1943, Mr. Solove returned to Columbus after the war and accepted a position with Barney & White Auto Parts, eventually becoming president of the company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solove grew the business into an industry leader and earned the respect and admiration of his peers, who elected him president of the Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association of America; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solove was very active in the Jewish community in Columbus, serving as a leader for over fifty years at Congregation Tifereth Israel; he also served as the president of the Columbus Hebrew School and as an officer with the Jewish War Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solove is survived by his beloved wife, Caryl; his brother, Richard; his sons, Ronald (Donna) Solove, Larry Solove, Jeffrey (Phyllis) Solove; and his daughter, Jill (Richard) Herman. He is remembered with love by ten grandchildren, David (Sarah) Solove, Adam (Sandra) Solove, Benjamin Solove, Daniel (Kimberly) Solove, Carly Herman, Halle Herman, Emily Herman, Jason Solove, Jon Solove, Rachel (Billy) Murray; 11 great-grandchildren; many beloved nephews and nieces, and his multitude of friends; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. Alvin Solove, and extends our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Sunday, November 2...
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