John E. Soldi

John E. Soldi Sr., age 89 of Milford, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Born in Bridgeport on December 23, 1936, son of the late John and Betty Money Soldi, John had lived in Bridgeport, before moving to Milford 53 years ago. John had worked as a general contractor for over 60 years and enjoyed talking about it all the time until his retirement. He was also a musician, playing the saxophone for his band " Chris Stevens and the Val-tones ". In later years he liked to dabble with photography and would put his photos onto canvas. When we were young, he also liked to play baseball with us in the neighborhood schoolyard. More than anything, John was all about family and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his children, Joi Theise and her husband Michael of Wallingford, Brigitte Traister and her husband Tony of Ellington, Joelle Gambardella and her husband Billy of West Haven, John E. Soldi Jr., Gary Soldi, both of Milford, Christopher Soldi of New Haven, Marc Soldi and his wife Jennifer of Wallingford, Stephen Soldi and his wife Jenn of Torrington, Jeffrey Soldi of Middletown, David Soldi of Hamden and Patrick Soldi of Milford. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wives Pauline and Colleen and sisters Joyce Gonda and Corrine Jensen.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 7 at 12 noon in the Frank Polke and Son Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Rd., Fairfield with burial to follow in St.  Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of services.

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