Solinger, Dorothy F.
East Greenwich
Solinger, Dorothy F., a longtime member of the Saint Elizabeth Community, passed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3 days before her 103rd birthday, at the remarkable age of 102 with her devoted and loving daughter by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel I. Solinger for 53 years.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian Leavitt, she had lived at Saint Elizabeth in East Greenwich for the last 20 years, previously living in Cranston. She was a bookkeeper with Solinger Distribution Co.; however, she devoted her life to caretaking. She was a super-mom who was absolutely and wholly committed to the support and empowering of her daughter, Lori. She was a proud mother who made sure to include Lori in everything she did – whether it was throwing lavish gatherings for holidays, dinner parties for the experience or just spending a quiet day reading or in the car between appointments, practice and rehearsals – she made sure to include her daughter. Dorothy was clever and quick, she was a skilled mathematician and enjoyed the simple things in her life like reading and at one point in her life, painting.
Steadfast and earnest mother of Lori Solinger, of Cranston. Loving sister to Nathalie Kossove of Gainesville, FL. Loving aunt to Pamela Schneider of Gainesville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 48 Chestnut Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 on Thursday, July 31, 2-4p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and Friday, August 1, 12-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Saint Elizabeth Community, 2364 Post Road, Suite 100, Warwick, RI 02886
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My sincere condolences Lori on the passing of your mother.
Lori,
Very sorry to hear that Mom passed away.
She can finally be back with Dad.
Dorothy Loved you and your Dad. I remember all the times we spent together growing up and her BIG hugs. You re a great daughter and always made sure she had the Best of care and Love. ❤️
May she RIP and fly with the Angels ~
Lori, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. May she rest in peace.
Lori,
I am sorry to hear about your mom. She sounds like an extraordinary woman and a wonderful and loving mother.
Lori im soooo ever sorry for your loss I know how devoted you were to her
Dot was such a wonderful neighbor and human I loved every moment of my life growing up with you and your mom. my mom absolutely loved her and everything she did
She was the best. Love and many hugs ….. Cosima
Lori, So sorry for the loss of your amazing Mom. She will be your special angel – may she be at peace .
My heart goes out to you, Lori. Such mutual devotion you shared with one another. May her memory be for a blessing. With heartfelt condolences, Lori E. Gold
Lori, We are so sorry to hear that your mother has passed. Please know we are thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss.
Lori,
Paula (Galkin) and I are very sorry for your loss.
Bruce
Dear Lori, your love for your Mom is palpable in this truly beautiful obituary. What a perfect way to honor the life she led – and you are the life she made. We owe Dorothy a debt of gratitude for that! I have to say, you gave as good as you got and that is a testimony to you both.
Much love dear Lori. Joan Cahill
Lori,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. She and my late mom Marion St Gelais -Brelsford were telephone buddies. Back in the day when phones were affixed to the wall with a long cord they would talk for what seemed like hours.
May she rest in peace
You were such a great daughter, I hope you see her appreciations in life’s little mini miracles, every day. Hugs to you now and forever!
Rest in Peace Dorothy!
Dear Lori, your mother was blessed to have had a such a long life . May she enjoy her eternal rest. My mother, Dorothy McDole Branigan passed away on Mother’s Day in 2006. We are always thankful for our mothers.
Dearest Lori
I am so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You were such a devoted daugher and so fortunate to have your mother in your life for so long. I know your heart is breaking and I hope in time only your fondest memories with her will fill your thoughts in days to come. With sincere sympathies. Mia DiBenedetto