Dr. Vincent Solomon Obituary (1938 - 2023)

Dr. Vincent Solomon, age 84, passed away on March 3, 2023. Vinnie loved life to its fullest. Born in Utica, NY he graduated from Utica Free Academy (1952), Utica College (1960), University of Buffalo Dental School (1964) and took post graduate courses at The Ohio State University, particularly enjoying Italian and anthropology courses. Vince was on the Fencing team at Utica College; Captain and dentist in the Air Force, stationed in Thailand; and practiced dentistry in Reynoldsburg for over 38 years. He resided in both Columbus, OH and Henderson, NV. He LOVED playing tennis and still hit with his son Jerry. He was a tennis referee at The Ohio State University. Vince was very intelligent, quick-witted, and loved learning and debating. He was previously on the Board at Temple Israel, a member of Sertoma and Masons, and sat on the Reynoldsburg City Council for 2 years. Preceded in death by his parents, David and Jene Solomon and brother, Stephen Solomon. Survived by his wife, Sherry Solomon; children, Jerry (Mariah Clark) Solomon, Julie (Don) Zoog and Adam Solomon; step sons, Matt (Christy) Leiner and Dan (Rachel Clark) Leiner; grandchildren, Donovan (Marissa) and Amara Solomon, Travin and Avery Durham, Ethan and Kyra Zoog, Madison, Brandon, Sophia and Emilia Leiner; and great friend, Rick Weissman. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 5th at Forest Lawn - Temple Israel Section. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Vinnie's memory may be made to a charity of your choice or The Ohio State University Anthropology Dept., The Ohio State Men's Tennis Coach Discretionary Fund or Temple Israel. For link to Zoom email zoom1@epsteinmemorial.com