John Soares, age 103, of Milford, died on October 22, 2020. Mr. Soares was born October 11, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT, a son of the late Jose Baptista Soares and Antonia Julia de Jesue Fortes Soares.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at the Stop & Shop Warehouse as well as Nordens Aircraft. Mr. Soares was honorably discharged from the Army.
He is survived by his children, Joanne Soares Curtiss, John Soares Jr. and Jacqueline Soares Denese; a special niece, Antoinette Oliveira; 6 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; a brother, Antonio B. Soares Sr.; and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wives, Josephine Ramos Soares and Mae Soares; maternal grandfather, Manoel A. Fortes; siblings, Jose Soares Jr., Evelyn Soares, Mary Soares Oliveira, Palmira Soares Santos, Emmanuel Soares and a sister who died in infancy.
Viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Anyone attending the viewing, service or burial will be asked to adhere to any COVID-19 restrictions.*
*The family is providing a zoom link to watch the funeral service for John Soares: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6592329081
Streaming will begin at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
John, on behalf of the American Legion Post 196 of Milford, thank you for your service in the United States Army and may God bless you.
Louis Eden
Chaplain
American Legion Post 196
Dear Joanne, John Jr. Jackie & Family, Deepest sympathies for your loss. May God comfort you during this sorrowful time. All of our love. Sending healing thought and Prayers.
Uncle Johnny you will be deeply missed. You were always there in our life at family events at Chopsey Hill and for all special occasions. Loved your funny commentaries about how much you hated winters, your serious discussions about life and oppression in America. Survived your fast driving to and from New Bedford a couple of times. Family, celebrating our Cape Verdean culture, and weekly mass was always a high priority for you. I know you are happy to finally be reunited in paradise with family and Auntie Mae. Look over and intervene for us.
– Love niece Midge
John, you stepped in when my father was not able. I enjoyed attending Yankee games with you so you could boo them. So much fun. Thank you for all your support and love.
Roni Holcomb
What a tremendous loss to our family. Titio Johnny was so much to so many even beyond our family–he was truly one in a million. I’ve received so many phone calls since he passed, from folks telling me how much he meant to them and all he did for them. He visited the sick, he went to every funeral, he stayed in contact with his old friends and with this family. And all the cousins in this family have great stories of this amazing uncle. He always followed his heart and he had a very big heart. He was strong in his beliefs and had no problem sharing them. I learned so much about the formation of some of some of his attitudes when he was amongst those World War II Veterans honored on November 11, 2010, at the Criterion Theater, New Haven, CT. The woman who interviewed each veteran was so very impressed with Titio Johnny’s memory and ability to clearly convey all they endured and experienced. He was so proud that day. I’ve tried to get a copy of that video for years to share with my children, but to no avail. I am so grateful for all Titio did for me and for my kids. He was always there for me and my mother–I will never forget him. I praise God we had him for 103 years, but it is still hard to say good-bye.
Hello All,
We know there are many people who would like to attend the funeral service of my great grandfather: John Soares. We also know that with Covid-19 and travel restrictions, you may not feel comfortable attending the services in person or you may not be able. We are providing a zoom link for those unable to attend the services tomorrow: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6592329081. Streaming will begin at 11:45 a.m. Please be safe and we want to thank you all for your consideration, love, and care during these times. God bless you!
Juanne and Jackie and family I am so sorry to hear about you father, grandfather and great grandfather. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers
You will be missed very much. We love you, and rest on uncle Johnny. Job well done.
TO ALL OF MY COUSINS ID LIKE TO SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF UNCLE JOHNNY SORRY I COULDN’T BE THERE TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE WORKINGS WITH YOU ALL, THANKS UNCLE JOHNNY FOR ALL YOUR LOVE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS THE TRIPS UP TO HAMDEN TO SEE GRANNY ON SUNDAYS, YOU DRIVING FROM NEW HAVEN TO CHOPSEY HILL TO TAKE MY FATHER YOUR BROTHER (MANUEL) TO THE GROCERY STORE WHEN HE DIDN’T HAVE A CAR, ALSO TAKING MYSELF AND KEVIN TO OUR FIRST MET’S GAMES MAKING SURE WE BRING OUR GLOVES YOU BUYING THE HOT DOGS, WE LOVED IT. SO THANK YOU RIP LOVE YOU UNCLE JOHNNY DEAN SOARES JACKSONVILLE, FL
I am sending my condolences on your loss. My husband and john were friends since they worked together in Nordens & Andy helped him get the job at Stop & Shop. We were at his & Mays wedding. Andy passed away Dec. 15,2019. I always enjoyed seeing John.. He was a very nice person.