Mr. Edward Richard Soltes

September 8, 1950 - April 2, 2022

Mr. Edward Richard “Rick” Soltes, 71, of Windsor, MA, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. He was born in Norwalk, CT on September 8, 1950, a son of Betty Jane (Suech) Soltes and the late Edward E. Soltes. He attended Norwalk schools, graduating from Brien McMahon High School. He lived in both Connecticut and Massachusetts for many years until moving to Windsor, MA permanently in 2009. Rick worked as a builder in the construction trade, operating Edrich Builders, an estimator and construction manager, operating E. Richard and Associates. He enjoyed boating in Florida and taking family vacations. He is survived by his wife, Gloria E. (Sperry) Soltes; his mother, Betty Jane Soltes of Naples, FL; two sons, Turner Soltes and his wife, Gabrielle of Windsor, and Richard Soltes and his wife, Heather, of Winsted, CT; a brother, John Soltes of Naples, FL; four sisters, Donna Easter of Shelton, CT; Betsy Estes of Southbury, CT; Mitzi Ceci of Greenwich, CT; and Kate Seuch of Fairfield, CT; three grandchildren, Rylie, Jaxon and Lara; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Taylor Soltes, and a brother, Ronald Soltes. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, MA is in charge of arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com. For those who loved Rick, listen to the song “Time to Say Goodbye”, by Andrea Bocelli.