John C. Solomon, U.S. Army Veteran, age 86, late of Dolton. Beloved husband of Elois (née Vetrano); devoted father of Donald Smith, Carolyn (Paul) LaVere, and Nina Mason; proud grandfather of Kelsey Smith, Cameron LaVere, and Courtney LaVere; dear brother of three siblings: one brother and two sisters. Retired from Albertsons in Melrose Park, with 53 years of dedicated service. Services and interment private.