Mary Soltis age 96 of Stratford passed away on Thursday May 28, 2009 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mary, a retired inspector for Remington Arms was born in Bridgeport to the late Stephen and Susan (Hricz) Soltis and had been a life long area resident. She was an avid cat lover and a friend to all animals. Mary was very proud to have lived for almost an entire century, and witness all of the modernizations taking place, and was also very proud to have helped make bullets during World War II. She is survived by her loving caregiver John Rindos of Stratford. In addition to her parents she was pre-deceased by a sister Susan and brothers John and Stephen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday June 1st at 10 a.m. in St. Ambrose Church Boston Ave Bridgeport. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. There will be no calling hours. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to SPCA 359 Spring Hill Road Monroe, CT. 06468