Pebble Beach

Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Dawn Sollecito, went to be with her lord and savior on Nov. 19, 2024. Dawn was born to Gilbert and Melba Sosack in South Gate, CA. She was raised in South Gate, graduating from South Gate High School in 1979. Ultimately, she moved to Orange County to work for Calvary Church of Santa Ana in the Children’s Department. In 1990, she met her husband-to-be, Tony (Anthony) Sollecito, on a blind date. Dawn married Tony in 1994 and had twin daughters, Kimberlee and Kristin, in 1997.

In 2001, Dawn and Tony decided to move to the Monterey Peninsula after Tony accepted the position of Chief of Police of the Seaside Police Department. For the next 23 years, Dawn would lovingly raise her daughters and work as an interior decorator and home stager.

Dawn suffered kidney failure and endured dialysis treatments three times a week for the past four years. Despite this, she was always very positive and fought courageously for her health. Many people who observed her health struggles remarked that she was one of the toughest people they had ever met.

Dawn is survived by her loving husband of over 30 years, Tony. Also left to honor her memory are her wonderful daughters, Kristin and Kimberlee, sisters Denise, Darlene, and Diane, and her brother, Steve.

Dawn had a loving relationship with Jesus and her family is comforted in knowing that she has amansion in her Father’s house.

Services have been held.