Patrick Solomita Way (Brooklyn)
Present name:None
Location:At the intersection of Avenue W and East 73rd Street
Honoree:  Brooklyn-born Patrick Solomita (1932-2019) served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. On returning home, he joined the New York City Police Department. He rose through the ranks and spent his final five years on the force as Lieutenant, Commanding Officer of the ICCU InterCity Correspondence Unit, retiring in 1981. While on the force, he devoted his free time to volunteer as Coach/Manager/Vice President of the St. Bernard Youth Organization from 1969 -1980. In 1980 he co-founded the Bergen Beach Youth Organization to allow for growth in the sports programs for the community. Ultimately this organization became a full-service community agency which provides a variety of programs. (Maisel)
LL:2022/54