Goldie Faye Solomon

Goldie Faye Solomon, 96, of Port Chester, New York passed away peacefully on March 26, 2023 after a long illness. Goldie was born on May 19, 1926 to the late Bella Leff and Meyer Rubenstien and they immigrated to this country from Romania in 1916. As a child, Goldie was always taught to salute the American Flag and sing the National Anthem with pride and to support the Country that she calls home. Goldie has lived her life following those words whole-heartedly until her death at 96.
Goldie grew up in the Bronx, NY and graduated from Walton High School in 1944 and Mount Sinai School of Nursing in 1947. She honorably served as a Cadet Nurse in World War II and was extremely proud of her service and the service of her fellow nurses in arms. After serving, she advocated for Veteran Status for all Cadet Nurses that served their Country in World War II. The New York Times wrote a front-page article about the Cadet Nurses of WWII including Goldie’s work in the November 11, 2000 issue of the paper.
Goldie moved to Port Chester in 1948 and raised her two children Bonnie (Lenny) Sorbara and Randy (Barbara) Solomon in the Port Chester School System. She continued to serve her community as a volunteer and a passionate supporter of Port Chester’s schools. Goldie was a nurse for years at United Hospital before becoming a beloved school nurse at Corpus Christi School and other schools within Port Chester. Goldie’s love of Port Chester, her fellow neighbors and its youth was truly a part of her “core being”.
Goldie was an honorary member of the Port Chester High School Band and an enthusiastic supporter of all the athletic teams. You would always see her dancing and clapping in the audience when the band played or cheering in the stands at all the home games. Being present for any Port Chester event brought her a joy and happiness that absolutely radiated from her; it was contagious. Goldie did not always watch on the sidelines with the audience, she also participated in numerous plays for the Council of the Arts and the Port Chester Recreational Group and she truly loved being a part of everything within her community.
Goldie was a proud Port Chester resident and never missed an opportunity to tell everyone she met. She was a well-known community figure who never shied away from an opportunity to celebrate her town or speak up for its constituents. Goldie was a renowned local historian celebrated for her patriotism as well as her love of Country and
Community. She received numerous accolades from local officials, national officials and various organizations for her service, leadership and volunteer work. She was honored for her 43 years of service as a disaster nurse with the American Red Cross and numerous hours on the 911 Disaster Team.
She was so proud to receive the Port Chester Community Service Award, Rye Town Woman of the Year Award, the honor of being named Grand Marshall of the Columbus Day Parade, the Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award and the DAR Community Service Award. She served countless hours as a member of the Independence Day Committee, the Port Chester Historical Society, the Port Chester Yacht Club, the NAACP, the Don Bosco Center as well as the US Postal Service where she was responsible for 100’s of hand cancellations representing over 37 historical events. She was also a proud member of the American Legion Post 93 and ran for Mayor two times on her own ticket, the Common Sense Party. Goldie was a huge supporter of the Port Chester Police and Fire Departments.

Goldie was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Miriam Moriarity. Besides her children, she is survived by her Grandchildren Matt (Erika) Valentine, Holly (Bob) Slavin, Kerry (Nick) Zarnin, Brandi (Allie) Solomon, Ryan Solomon, Casey Sorbara and one Great Grandchild Vega Valentine. Her family, her community and all the people who were lucky enough to have known her will sorely miss Goldie.
At this time, the family would also like to thank the numerous people for their kindness and compassion
in aiding and befriending Goldie in her elder years including Hope Vespia, Dom Neri, Fritz Falanka, Vita Sileo, Ruben Alzate, Nella & Lou Larizza, the Port Chester Police, Fire Department and Paramedics and Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino and the Port Chester Board of Trustees. In addition, we want to thank her wonderful aids, Joan Barnes, Beatrice Amponsah, Beverly Rhame and her Hospice Nurse Ann Brady who gave her exceptional care.
Visitation will be 4-8PM on Thursday March 30, 2023 at Craft Memorial Home, Inc. A  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10AM on Friday March 31, 2023 at Corpus Christi Church 136 South Regent St. Port Chester, NY. Interment is Private

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to the Port Chester
High School Band as it brought Goldie such pure joy and happiness all these years. Please send
donations to Port Chester High School Band Association, PO Box 826, Port Chester, NY 10573.

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