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John Soaft Obituary

SOAFT, John J. John J. Soaft, 45, of Newington, died peacefully Tuesday (December 30, 2008) at New Britain General Hospital. He was born February 16, 1963, son of the late Robert Soaft and Marjorie (Soaft) Golembeski. John graduated from Newington High School in 1982 and worked in the Heating and Cooling Industry most of his life. He was an avid outdoorsman and greatly enjoyed fishing and hunting. John is survived by his brothers and sisters Linda, Bob, Anne, Jay, Paul, Mary, Theresa and Kathy, as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Funeral Home, 580 West Street, Rocky Hill. A Christian Funeral Service will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m. with the burial immediately following, at Rose Hill Memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd. Newington, CT 06111

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Soaft

19 Entries

December 29, 2009

Merry Christmas John. Your smile and humor is what I see when I think of you. I love you and you will be forever in my heart. Love Mary

Donna Carney

December 27, 2009

John
I can't believe it's almost a year that you passed away, you had so much to offer but I do understand that you are at peace and happy with your parents and shelia. We were better as friends then husband and wife and someday we will meet again. All I ever wanted was you to be happy....I know you are. Sweet dreams sweetheart and keep your parents on their toes as only you can do......later my love Rest in Peace, always xoxoxox Donna Carney

Donna Carney

February 16, 2009

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN, I can see it now your surrounded with your mom and dad and you have a smile ear to ear....enjoy and take it easy...you are so missed and at peace now.....
love ya Donna

Dorie Williams

February 15, 2009

HEY JOHN HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE DORIE JOHN BILLY DAVE WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH

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Donna Carney

January 29, 2009

I just learned that John has died,, I am sad he was so full of life, and I miss him so much. He was with my niece Shelia for 2 years, until she died of breast cancer. I knew how much she loved him and that she died in his arms. At the funnel he was broken and told me he would see her soon. I didn't think it would be so soon. While John and I were married John went to school to work on computers, it made his mother proud.......Her son did this for her. My daughter and I will miss him, and he will always hold a special place in ours heart.......
Thank You for sharing your brother with us!!!! He is with his parents and happy.........he deserved to be happy

Dorie Williams

January 19, 2009

Dear John it has been 20 years since I met you and 21 days since I last spoke to you . I know you are here in spirit it has snowed every day and you loved the snow!! Love Dorie Dear John's family I am so sorry for your loss John was a very special friend of mine and my family . He was a pleasure to have around always happy no matter what even when things were bad John always had a smile and never complained he had a lot of love to give every one. I have a funnny story to share this goes back a few years John was working HVAC in attics 90 degree days or more he would come home and say he flew on his motorcycle to blow off the insulation from the attics he said he felt like a snow man!!!! I seen at John's service just what a great caring family John came from I seem all the courage you all had and love So sorry for you loss

Dr. Richard Laban

January 6, 2009

Jay, Paul, Bob and Family: My sincerest sympathies for your loss. I remember your brother from many years ago when he was just a tyke. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Anne

January 5, 2009

Dear Baby Brother,
May God hold you in his arms and show you all the love you never thought you had.

Kenneth Flyte

January 5, 2009

My prayers go out to John's family. I was one of John's caregivers, it was my pleasure knowing him. John always had great stories to tell about fishing or spending time with his brother and his family. He will always be in my thoughts prayers and heart. God Bless a great guy. John you will be missed, my friend.

January 3, 2009

Paul, Theresa, Kathy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I remember John growing up when I would visit my cousins and hang out with Theresa. He was always smiling and friendly, as was all of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary (Giangrave) McVeigh

Matthew Saunders

January 2, 2009

I was a friend of Johns and knew him to be a really decent, reliable, trustworthy friend, and gentleman. We lost touch for the past few years, that I now sort of regret.
I saw him last on Laborday week-end after his car broke down on the highway. He walked for hours to my house knowing that I would give him a ride back to New Britain. I had expected to leave for the weekend earlier and was stress already to begin with. I turned my anxiety off by realizing that it was not actually John asking for a ride, but Jesus in the flesh himself. Who can ever knowingly turn God away? I offered him a few sodas and some fruit that I had and tried to encourage him to call me after the weekend so that I could try to offer any other help or assistance. It brought tears to both of us when I gave him $30. and stressed it be put to good use. I assured him it was a gift and not a loan. How genuinely thankful he was made it worth it. Remember Jesus saying.."Whenever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me?"
I do not by any means intend to boast. I just take comfort as being one of the noteable people in John's life as many of you others have undoubtably been also. As I say farwell to my friend, I express my sincere & heartfelt condolences to the family and friends that he had. God says" Be still and know that I am with you". Take comfort in knowing Johns physical presence is in paradise, and his loving spirit dwells in our hearts. Till we meet him again...

Sister Mary

January 2, 2009

Here is a true story not too many people know because it happened when John was just three years old. I watched with amazement this little blue-eyed blond take apart the wheel on his tricycle. He looked at all the parts intensely then one by one he picked them up putting the wheel back on the bike perfectly. He looked up me with a big smile jumped back on the bike and off he rode.
Such a smart little kid was John. This memory I keep with me until we meet again. I love you.

ONE OF JOHN CAREGIVER

January 1, 2009

Family,

I had the pleasure of meeting John for the first time a couple of weeks ago, I was one of his caregivers, he was one of the nicest guys I had ever met, I even told one of my co-workers that This guy lights up the room when he comes in, It was such a pleasure of meeting him. I just thought about him yesterday. May you cling onto the memories and you wil find peace God Bless you all.

Jodie Corri

January 1, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I didn't know John that well but he knew my ex husband Joe G where hopefully they are together right now in a better place~

The DeTuccio's

January 1, 2009

Sorry about the passing of John. From the newspaper article I take it your mother has also passed away and we send our sympathy for her as well.

THEATRE NEWINGTON

January 1, 2009

Dear Kathy & Family:

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your brother, John.

You and Frank are part of the TNOS "family," and as such, your sorrow is ours.

May his memory be a blessing.

Fondly,
The Officers and Membership of THEATRE NEWINGTON-OnStage

Nancy Soaft

January 1, 2009

We have anguish and pain in our hearts for what we think we could have done or said. We need time to remember and time to mourn. Let's all come together to heal while we go through this period of sorrow. Let's help each other with tender care to fend a brighter tomorrow. With love and sympathy to Linda, Bob, Anne, Jay, Paul, Mary, Theresa and Kathy. Love Nancy

Stanley Bartoszewicz

January 1, 2009

JAY...I am very sorry for your lost of your brother John.I believe we met years back at a stag party.My prayers are with you and your family.
Stan

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