Birth date: Sep 2, 1942 Death date: May 23, 2026
Michael Anthony Solazzo, 83, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born in Syracuse to the late Anthony and Margaret (Giordano) Solazzo. Mike was originally a gu Read Obituary
I first met Mike when I worked at Skaneateles central schools! He was the music teacher there for grades 3,4,5! Everyone liked Michael! He did his job well and never seemed to complain! He often would come into the office and liked to harass me! But it was always with kindness!😇. To your family Michael I extend my sympathy and you will always be remembered! You were special!🎶🎼
My prayers are with Mike's loving family as you mourn the passing of your very special loved one. I always loved working musically with Mike; he was incredible on his bass and an equally incredible human. The times Mike and Dave accompanied me, I could trust their expertise and it was a joy! I am so very sorry to know Mike has transitioned. I pray the loving memories you have with him will comfort you greatly, gifting you with peace and strength.
Sending kindness and compassion,
Dr. Jacque Tara Washington
❤️When I was little, my family lived in a duplex next door to the Soloazos. One of my earliest memories of Mike is that he cut the top off my Wiffle bat to use as a cup for something in the garage.🏏😄 Looking back, if that's the most traumatic memory of that time, life with Mike and his family was obviously pretty good! !!
In more recent years, I was fortunate to be the recipient of several of his beautiful handcrafted wooden creations, including a flour jar-style vessel and a game holder for our coffee table. 🪵🛠️They are wonderful reminders of his talent, generosity, and thoughtfulness. 💝Mike was a kind and giving man, and I will remember him this way.❤️
I offer my sincerest condolences to Mr. Solazzo's family.
Michael was my string bass instructor and orchestra conductor from fifth grade (in 1968) through high school at Jamesville-DeWitt. He was instrumental in developing my love for the bass... later in life I spent several years playing bass guitar for different bands, including Peter's Rock, a Christian praise band. Just last year, I donated the same string bass I Iearned on in fifth grade with Michael to the local school system here in Leominster, MA. Hopefully some young student is now using that string bass with their own influential teacher.
Michael was always very supportive of me. He took such interest that he even gave me free private lessons for several years. I respectfully supported him in turn, and in eighth grade successfully petitioned the JD School Board to not cancel the string music program.
I am saddened to learn of Michael's passing, but touched by the thought of how many other bass players he has influenced over the years.
Respectfully,
Dr. Rich Gullick
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Great musician------Great guy!
I loved Mr Solazzo. He taught me trombone at state street elementary school in Skaneateles circa 1979 but it was watching him play his fender electric bass with our school band in concerts that did it for me. I was so entranced and had to play electric bass too! I still play bass today (yes a Fender like Mr Solazzo) I remember there being a LOT of electric bass bass players in Skaneateles. More than electric guitarists (which is probably unusual!). All because I suspect, of Mr Solazzo and those of us in his school band peering over our various brass or woodwind instruments watching him play that bass! “I wanna play that too!”
I enjoyed working with Mike at State Street for many years. My dad was a band teacher, so I enjoyed helping my music teacher friends. So sorry to learn he has passed. My sympathy to all who knew him. He was warm and had a great smile and often quite a funny quip or remark. May he rest in peace.
Mr. Solazzo was very kind and hilarious and generous to his son's friends. I've missed him for 20 years since I moved away. I'm sure he is jamming with some other all time greats right now or teaching angels how to play. God bless. Tony Corcoran
Such a kind and decent man, he left the world a much better place. Sending love and condolences to the Solazzo family.
