LONG NECK - John J. Soltes Jr., died peacefully on March 27, 2011. He was 96. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth; brother, William; and sisters, Elizabeth Sullivan and Irene DeLong. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Virginia; sons, John (Margaret), Ronald (Darlene); daughter, Judith (Steve); eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Mon., May 2nd, 2011, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Highway One, Lewes, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Hospice Inc, 911 South DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 in his name. For online condolences, please visit www.melsonfuneralservices.com.