Harvey Lowell Solomon

SOLOMON
HARVEY LOWELL

Age 82, passed away peacefully at home in Phila. on June 11, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Roberta (nee Schwartz of South Phila.); his daughters, Susan Solomon and Joyce (nee Solomon) Carter and son-in-law, Lawrence Ferenchick; and his grandchildren, Emily Stephens, and Jenna, Justin and Jamie Carter; nieces, Cathy Frankel, Donna Cooper, Sandi Krone, and nephew, Kenneth Cooper.
Harvey was devoted to his grandchildren who every day brought a smile to his face. To his extended family, and every-one that Harvey knew, Harvey was a positive force who could tell a story or joke and lighten every occasion. His response for the question "How are you?' was always, "I am wonderful!"
Harvey was born on Dec. 18, 1935. He is the son of Max and Matilda Solomon and the brother of Marjorie (Meesie) Cooper and Arlene Krone. Harvey grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated from Overbrook High School. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Once married, Harvey raised his children in Willingboro and Cinnaminson NJ. Harvey and his brother-in-law, Billy were the charismatic duo behind the successful Kelly and Cohen Restaurant and Deli operated on the campus of the Univer-sity of Penna. from 1960 to 1985. After selling the Deli, Harvey continued his love of cooking and entertained others by throwing parties in both his Philadelphia residence and his home in Margate NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to Services Friday, 1 P.M., JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Due to Veterans Cemetery scheduling, burial will take place on Monday, June 18th, at 10 A.M., all are invited to attend. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Susan and Larry. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org

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