Robert Sosa

I was an 8th grade student of Mr. Sosa's back in 1966-67. He was an amazing teacher. I can still remember 4 hour play practices on Sunday afternoons in the Neff cafetorium, as we rehearsed "On the Road from Camden to Trenton".

Mother's Day brings precious memories not only my mother who passed many years ago but of others. Robert's name came to mind so I decided to send him a FB message. Just found out that he had passed. I had the honor of serving on the Dean's Advisory Board of Incarnate Word where we became friends. When I returned to Phoenix we stayed in touch. After learning that I had cancer, he called me frequently and would talk to me for long periods of time. His friendship and prayers helped me...

I was a student in Mr. Sosa's eighth grade English class at Pat Neff Junior High over 50 years ago. He was also the amazing sponsor of our school newspaper. He was one of the most inspiring and caring and fun teachers I ever had and planted many seeds for my own lifelong learning and interests.

Lionel, please accept our condolences on Robert passing, I wish I had known sooner and we would have attended his services. I am so thankful that my wife and I had an opportunity to see and talked to him at the Lanier Gala dance two years ago. She and Robert were good friends as kids and had not seen him since 1950, and I had not seen him 1958. God Bless you and your family. Frank Salazar Jr.

My sincere condolences to the Sosa family. Rest in peace my friend.

Mr. Sosa was an amazing Honors English teacher at both Pat Neff Jr. High and at John Marshall High School in NISD in San Antonio. He loved literature and ALWAYS wore fabulous ties. Incredible artist as well. Pushed his class to their limit but was kind and loving in his manner. I had the privilege of having him in Jr. High English at Pat Neff and Freshman English at Marshall. He also created many a football game "run-thru" banner and helped design the twirlers outfits. We have lost one...

I wrote in the guestbook last week but did not find it, so here it is again.

Robert and I worked together at UIW in Institutional Advancement for many years. We were colleagues, but, more important, we were close friends. After retirement, we kept in touch. Robert visited me and my husband in Florida in 2004. And last year when I came to San Antonio for Dr Lou's retirement, Robert drove me to the campus events. I will always hold him in my heart, and wish him eternal peace. I...

What an amazing teacher. I was privileged to be his student.

My prayers are with the family. He is was a good man.