Age 81, passed away on Friday morning, January 30, 2026. Rob was born in Norwalk, CT, on June 21, 1944, the son of Louis and Rose (Kuchma) Soltesz. On August 21, 1965, he married Elizabeth Jean Sugden who preceded him in death in 2018. Rob is survived by his son, Christopher (Sarah) Soltesz of Three Rivers; daughters, Tracey (Christian) Evans of Wallingford, CT and Melissa Soltesz of Park City, UT; grandchildren, Robert (Kaitie), Genevieve, William (Silvana), Mason and Joseph; nieces and nephews; many friends. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Louis Soltesz.