Allen K. Solomon, Jr., 88, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on September 7, 2022.
He was the widower of Thelma Laverne Solomon.
Mr. Solomon was born March 1, 1934, in Des Moines, IA, the son of the late Allen K. Solomon, Sr. and Annette Solomon.
He enlisted in the Army in 1951, courageously served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Solomon was employed by Metro-North Railroad as a Ticket Agent for over 30 years.
He was a longtime and faithful member of Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hamden, CT.
He leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Sharron Solomon-McCarthy (Jesse); sons, Emeth Solomon of New Haven, CT and Juan Solomon of Maryland; grandsons, Tyler and Hunter McCarthy, Jahmal, Javon, and Jaylin Solomon, all of New Haven, CT and a sister, Shirley Harper (Otis) of Des Moines, Iowa; special friend, Helen Clay; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.
Mr. Solomon was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharnita Solomon; sisters, Jacqueline Leaper, Lesse Williams, Marian Irving, Patty Solomon, and Sandra Dawson; and a brother, Don Turner all of Des Moines, IA.
A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Solomon’s life and legacy will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall St., Hamden, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Scholarship Fund.
NOTE: All Comments are Moderated. Please allow up to 24-36 hours for your comment to be posted. Thank you.
I had the opportunity of working with Al for many, many years, he always knew what to say to make me and our customers laugh. Somedays it didn’t feel like a job at all.
I remember when he had invited my daughter and I over his house for dinner, and his beautiful wife Laverne had cooked a delicious meal for us, this is when I met his wonderful daughters Sharron and Sharnita, who were both still in school at the time. He would always talk so fondly of all his children.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all his family and friends. God Bless and rest in Peace my friend, until we meet again.
Love Sheila, Scott and Meghan
Allen always kept us laughing. He was so full of life. He told some great stories and gave good advice. Whenever we visited him and Aunt Helen or they visited us, we felt his love. We will remember him fondly. Our deepest condolences.
Leroy and Patricia Anderson
New Haven, CT
My sincerest condolences and prayers for comfort and strength for Helen, Sharron and family. Mr. Solomon’s smile will continue in your smile.😍🙏🏾
Deepest sympathy to my loving sister Sharron and family. God bless and may he Rest In Peace.
Love Juan Solomon
Mr. Allen was like the grandfather I never had. My family loved him from the get go and we loved him. I could always count on a good story and conversation whenever we would visit him and Aunt Helen. He truly is missed. Please accept our deepest condolences.
The Medina Family
My condolences to Sharron and her family at this time. I had the opportunity to attend church with the family and Mr. Solomon always had a bright smile and welcoming presence. He will be missed.
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew his daughters Sharnita & Sharron, and met him several times when I would visit. He affectionately called me “Danielle the dentist from DC”🥰
I just found out and wanted to send love the family’s way. To Sharron I pray for peace and joyfor you in the knowledge they are all together. He will be missed.
Dsmithrdh@live.com