David P. Solar

David Peter Solar, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully Friday, December 14, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1932 in Arnold, PA to Elizabeth and Anthony Solar. He graduated high school, then enlisted in the army and served his country in the Korean War. David then met his wife of 55 years Cornelia “Babe” Rusiewicz and married her on June 4, 1963. He moved himself and his wife to AZ and worked for 32 years for Allied Signal in Purchasing and Logistics.

David had a strong faith in the Roman Catholic Church and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church for over 50 years, where he served as an usher and worked for St. Vincent DePaul to help those in need. He was especially devoted to Our Blessed Mother and brought her flowers when he attended morning mass during the week. He loved church, fishing, the ASU Sun Devils and really loved a good steak. David melted your heart with his smile and was known for it, with the nickname “Smiley”. He was a loving and devoted father and husband, that appreciated and loved the simple things in life, especially time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony Solar; his siblings, Simon, John, Paul, and Joe Solar, Ann Neil and Mary Zack. He is survived by his brother Richard Solar, his wife, Cornelia “Babe” Solar, his children and their spouses, Philip and Joyce Solar, David and Rachelle Solar, and AnnMarie and Dave Fouquette. David had 6 grandchildren, Matthew, David, Amanda, Nicholas, Mia and Michael.

Visitation will be Wednesday December 19, 2018 from 5:00 -8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in his name to Hospice of the Valley. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.