Bernard "Bunny" Solomon was born in Brookline, Massachusetts in 1923. A member of Northeastern University's Class of 1946, he served in Europe in World War II, returning home to a position in his father's lingerie manufacturing business. He became an active Democrat and was appointed State Purchasing Agent under Governor Foster Furcolo in 1957. Solomon resigned his position in 1960 and became a vice president of the Stop & Shop Companies. In 1982, he left Stop & Shop to become the vice chairman of Patriot Bank, later Bank of New England. Solomon retired in 1990. He has been an active fund raiser for and booster of Northeastern University. The indoor and outdoor track facilities and the indoor basketball court are named in his honor. In recognition of his tireless support for Northeastern, Solomon was granted an honorary Doctorate of Public Service in 1991.
From the description of Bernard "Bunny" Solomon papers, 1925-2006. (Northeastern University). WorldCat record id: 741123116
