Solon was a Fulbright scholar who attended Union College, NY, and received his Bachelors degree in Accounting from Fordham University, NY. Solon spent time living and raising his family in New York, Toronto, Ontario, and eventually residing in Houston, Texas for the last 37 years.
Solon's favorite thing to do was traveling the world to visit family in Scotland, Canada, and Chile. Solon's hobbies included taking cruises, reading, speaking many languages, playing golf and soccer.
Solon is survived by his wife, Catherine of 55 years; children, Cathie, Yvonne, Lorraine (Jeff), and Richard (Christa); grandchildren, Brandon, Carter, Lauren, Ariana, Gabby, Miranda, Juliette, and Giselle.