Roger A. Soltys

Roger A. Soltys, age 73 years, of Franklin Township, NJ, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, June 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Adolph and Helen (Turon) Soltys. He had been a resident of Hunterdon County, NJ for the last thirty-seven years.

After graduating from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), he began a mechanical engineering career that spanned from 1975-2015. He was formerly employed by Foster Wheeler, Con Edison, and finally Mitsubishi-Hitachi Industries, until his retirement.

Roger was highly involved in Franklin Township government. He served on the Franklin Township Committee and served as mayor. In addition, he was on the Franklin Township Land Use Board for thirty-six years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #253 in Elizabeth, NJ.

In his spare time, Roger enjoyed horticulture, tending to his orchard, honey-making, and fishing.

Surviving are his wife of thirty-seven years, Linda A. (Mironski) Soltys; his son, Christopher Messig; and his siblings, Valerie Nelson and Nancy Banta.

A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. Entombment in Immaculate Conception Mausoleum, Annandale, NJ, will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Roger’s memory may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 215 NJ-31, Flemington, NJ 08822.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.holcombefisher.com.