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Chester Sobodacha Obituary
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Chester J. & Stacia (Wawrzonek) Sobodacha.
Chet was a graduate of both Cumberland High School and Rhode Island College. He retired in 2000 from Clariant Corp., after 25 years as a Chemist and product safety specialist. He then worked for Teknor Apex for four years retiring in 2006 due to illness.
Chet was a gentle soul who traveled life's journey with grace, dignity, and bravery. May He rest in peace.
He was the father of Bethany A. Comeau of Woonsocket and Erin K. Sobodacha of Lewiston, ME. Stepfather of Jacqueline M. Bergmann and David R. Cottrell both of Carteret, NJ, Katherine L. Cottrell and Allyson A. Cottrell both of Blackstone, MA. Grandfather of Nathan, Lucas, Gabi, Alex, and David Jr. Brother of Richard S. Sobodacha of Manchester, NH and Elaine A. Holda of Middletown. Also survived by his godmother Miss Stacia Sobodacha of Central Falls.
His Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117) Coventry. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions to Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, C/O Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated.
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Sheree McGill
October 19, 2008
Dear Sue,
I was saddened to hear today of Chet's passing. We spent several years together while working at Hoechst. I know you were both very happy together and I was happy to have had the chance for us to reconnect that one time since our days together in high school.
Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family at this difficult time.
Joe and Sheree (Palumbo) DaSilva
Melissa Tarbox ( E. Greenwich ) Mr. and Mrs. Tarbox
October 16, 2008
Dear Bethany and Erin,
May you find comfort during this time.
Sharon Blanchard
October 15, 2008
Roland and Beth,
So sorry to hear about Chet's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne McCormick
October 15, 2008
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Chet when I was in Human Resources at AZ Photoresist in Branchburg, NJ. He was always very considerate and supportive. I am sorry to hear he has passed away.
Beverly Ware
October 14, 2008
I worked with Chet for many years, in Coventry. He was always a wonderful man and a true friend.
Madeleine & Dave Williams
October 14, 2008
Dear Beth and family;
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. I had only met him once, but he seemed like a really nice guy. May you find comfort in your memories of him. God Bless you and your loved ones.
Jim Lockard
October 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Chet. He was a good and kind man, always ready to help out and always finding a better way.
Robert Owens
October 14, 2008
I will miss Chet even more, now. He retired from AZ in NJ and returned to RI, his "homeland". Chet and I car pooled for a while from PA to work in NJ, and he introduced me to the beauty of mechanical clocks.
Jeff & Joyce Devolve
October 14, 2008
Dear Sue,
We were very sorry to hear of Chet's passing. He was a gentle soul. It was always nice to be in his company. Our condolences to you and his entire family.
Judy and Julie
October 14, 2008
We're so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Chet was a wonderful person. Erin spoke highly of her dad. We all miss her at school. We're thinking of you.
Judy and Julie
Rosalie Greco
October 14, 2008
Dear Bethany and Erin,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He and I worked together at Hoechst Chemical (Clariant) for a number of years and our families lived in the same neighborhood. Chet was a true gentleman and kind person. May you find comfort in your memories.
Rosalie Greco
(Alicia (Nolette) Secone's and Nathan Nolette's Mom)
Harry Hickey
October 14, 2008
Chet was a coworker at Coventry. I knew him to kind. His love of family was always there for all to see.
Denise Archambault
October 13, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I had met Chet only once or twice I grew up living next door to his first wife, Karen in Riverside. I think of Karen often and now I will also remember Chet. God Bless.
Denise (Kazanjian)Archambault
Michael Day
October 13, 2008
I worked with Chet for a number of years in Coventry.
He will be missed.
Michael Day
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