Benjamin Solkofske, age 94, a longtime resident of Shelton, died peacefully at home Sunday morning, June 26, 2011, with his immediate family around him. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 blessed years, Mary, and his son Ben Jr. (Kathy), two grandchildren, Scott Solkofske (Sara Westgate), and Kate Bissinger (Derril), and three great-grandchildren Chelsea Thomas, Clinton, and Hunter Bissinger. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday June 30th at 10 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 200 Shelton Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers those desiring may donations to a charity of choice.