Solomon "Solly" M. Mordoh
87 years of age, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2013 surrounded by members of his beloved family.
Sol worked at Naval Avionics in the experimental division. Later he owned and operated several bars and restaurants including the longstanding Sol's 340. Sol moved to Tampa, FL in 1984 and worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and The Medfly Irradication Program, retiring in 1988. Sol has been a lifelong member and a past president of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation, former member of Kol Ami Congregation of Tampa, FL and former president of B'nai B'rith of Tampa. He was a member of Monument Masonic Lodge #657 where he received the Crown of Honor award in 1996 from Scottish Rite. Sol was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master in Tampa for Troupe #58.
Family and community were very important to Sol, he will be deeply missed by his surviving family, his wife of 42 years, Sharlette Klain Mordoh, sons, Gilbert and Mark Mordoh, daughters, Lorraine (Stanley) Rosenbloom, Esther (William) Mauffray, Marlene (Neal) Jacobs and Leah (Ken) Riter, brothers, Alvin and Leon; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sol was preceded in death by his parents, Mallah and Lora Mordoh; his first wife, Bessie Sarfaty Mordoh; and his beloved brother, Geon.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Congregation Etz Chaim, 6939 Hoover Road. Burial will follow in Etz Chaim Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Etz Chaim.
Shiva will be held at the home of Alvin Mordoh, 9631 Summerlakes Drive, from 5:30- 8 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Minyon will be at 6 PM each day. A gate code to the community will be provided at the service.