Peter A. Sola, 78, of Woodbury died March 15. He was born January 19, 1940, in the Bronx, N.Y., son of Pasquina and Anthony Sola. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Sola. They met and married in 1961 and lived in Katonah, N.Y., for 30 years before moving to Woodbury.

Besides his wife of 57 years, his daughter, Renee McManus and her husband Kevin McManus of Newtown; his son, Anthony Sola and his wife Patricia Sola of Woodbury; and his grandchildren, Conor McManus, Samantha Sola, Jack McManus, and Peter Sola, survive him.

Mr Sola attended Evander Childs High School, and then went on to receive his Associate Degree in mechanical engineering from the New York Institute of Technology.

He worked as a construction and facility manager and a mechanical engineer for several different companies throughout the tri-state area. Between 1980 and 1993, he worked for the New York City School Construction Authority, renovating schools and playgrounds in the New York City area. He was appointed an officer for the school's construction authority.

After his retirement, he served as a representative on the building committee for the Town of Woodbury and on the board for the Spruce Bank Farm. His passions in life consisted of cooking, music, boating (he loved his boat Sweet Lorraine), fishing, and most of all his love for his family.

A service celebrating his life will take place at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School Street, Woodbury, on Saturday, March 24, from 11 am to 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can made to Little Britches Therapeutic riding, PO Box 120, Woodbury CT 06798; and the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas TX 75231.