1981 - 2016
Sotomayor, Jr., Edward "Eddie" ManuelNov. 4, 1981 - Jun. 12, 2016Edward (Eddie) Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old, of Sarasota, FL, passed away tragically, on June 12, 2016. Eddie worked as a national brand manager for a travel agency serving the gay community. Eddie was charming and charismatic; he...
Read MoreEddie. You're reputation preceeded you. You were an amazing person and I'll never forget that night we went out with Steve and Matt. I've felt terrible for years thinking I'd have to replace you're legacy bc brothers handlers are family But I know it's not what you want. You are beautiful and shy, just the type I liked to blush. See you in the heavens, prince.-wgh
Joseph
February 19, 2025 | Friend
Sounds like he was an amazing young man taken too soon along with 48 other victims
Rich B.
April 02, 2021 | Friend
Eddie, it's almost a year since you're gone. And I really miss you right now! Everytime I think of that night I start bawling! You were one of the nicest and friendliest persons I've meet on my America vacation after high school graduation. It's makes me very sad that our friendship ended so short after it began. I miss you! Orlando misses you! We all miss you! Thank you for being such an Angel! I hope to see you back in heaven!*with an tophat*
Dana aurora Müller
April 05, 2017 | Providence, RI
We never knew you, but now know what an amazing young man you were. Rest In Peace.
Gus and Richard Bourgette
December 10, 2016 | Orlando, FL
I woke up June 12 knowing something just wasn't right. Since that day, I have not been the same. I grieve every day for the 49 that were lost, and today, I read your obituary, and the tears started flowing. What an amazing man you were and loved by so many. You were a beautiful addition to the human race, and although some may not believe, I believe you are with God and the others waiting for us to join you on the other side in Heaven. Your murders will not be in vain. So many are fighting...
November 16, 2016
Bruce Crow
August 17, 2016 | Sarasota, FL
Valenda Newell
August 16, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Psalms 72:14: From oppression and from violence he will rescue them, And their blood will be precious in his eyes.
July 11, 2016
To Eddie's family and friends, may he rest in peace and guide us from above. We will keep you in our daily prayers.
Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher
June 25, 2016 | Sequim, WA