Robert E. Soptic

Bob, I'm so sorry I didn't get to say this in person. You saved my life. I came to you when I was 28 years old ( I am now 67). I was very confused. A lovely man had asked for my hand. My parents would have disowned me if I married him. I am Jewish, he was not.
For the first time in my life someone (Bob), said "It's your life. You deserve to be happy. If by committing yourself to this man , that you dearly love, you will lose your parents, what kind of parents are they?"
Bob told...

I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Bob interviewed me for the counseling position at North and subsequently hired me.
I enjoyed working under his guidance for 13 years and he was always a kind and gentle man, keeping the needs of his students foremost.
Good by, good friend.
Lynda Dawson

Shirley and I were so sorry to hear that Bob had died. We go back SO far and shared a ton of experiences together. He was a real friend and he will be missed. We love you Rose!

I really loved taking care of Mr. Soptic as I was blessed to have taken care of him at two different hospitals. I thought a lot of him and was sad to hear he had passed. He was the kindest man from the moment I met him. I know he is not hurting any more and know that he made a lasting mark on my heart.

Rose and family, I just heard of Bob's passing. Sending love and prayers for all of you. No more pain, soaring high with the angels to watch over all of you.
Brenda and John

I am so sad that John and I missed Bob's funeral. Bob was one of the most caring individuals I have ever met. When I first started teaching at St. Agnes, his and Rose's friendship was such a comfort to a nervous new teacher. His friendship over the years was a joy and an example of how people should be treated! It is obvious that our world is a better place because of Bob.

Such a great man!! Prayers to the Soptic family