Kenneth Dalto, founder and owner of Dalto Consulting Inc., passed away on November 21, 2025, with his family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mari Solaka-Dalto, his brother Jerry D’Alto and sister, Barbara Swift, his brother-in-law Joseph Solaka and wife Cynthia Solaka, a loving family and his beloved nieces and nephews.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to Conrad Dalto and Josephine Russo, Ken always possessed a profound intellect and an insatiable curiosity. A lifelong and voracious reader, he built an extensive personal library and approached every challenge with the sharp analysis and deep knowledge that became his hallmark.

After attending Queens College and Columbia University, Ken moved to Detroit in 1973 to pursue business opportunities. Having found success in revitalizing varied businesses, Ken formed his own firm over 35 years ago assisting troubled businesses through management and financial consulting. He slowly built it into a nationally respected business turnaround company.

His engaging personal style was instrumental in building successful client-relationship trust. While he was often associated with the automotive sector, his largest and most impactful engagements were in real estate, manufacturing, and large-scale corporate restructurings. Ken served in key leadership and court-appointed roles including COO, CFO, CEO, debtor-in-possession, trustee for debtor, and receiver to assist organizations in navigating Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court workouts, liquidations, and mergers and acquisitions. His efforts contributed to the preservation and creation of thousands of jobs nationally.

A trusted voice in his field, Ken was frequently quoted in local and national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, and appeared in live television and radio interviews. He was also a sought-after speaker at seminars hosted by financial institutions, business associations, public agencies, and industry groups throughout Michigan.

Outside of work, Ken’s interests were as wide-ranging as his mind. He enjoyed music, movies, sports, spirited political involvement, and deep engagement with literature. His encyclopedic knowledge and quick wit made him a captivating conversationalist and a mentor to many.

Ken will be remembered as an intuitive, hardworking professional known for his insight, curiosity, calm leadership, and his unwavering integrity. Along with his quiet strength, Ken gave his clients a sense of safety and understanding in uncertain times. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, colleagues, clients, and the many individuals and organizations who benefitted from his wisdom, guidance, and generosity of spirit in helping businesses rebuild and thrive. His legacy endures not only in the businesses he guided, but in the stability, clarity, and wisdom he offered to all who knew him.

A celebration of life for Kenneth will be held in late Spring.

Memorial donations can be made in Ken’s honor to Tunnel 2 Towers.