Robert A. Soboleski

SOBOLESKI, Robert A. Robert A. Soboleski, 47, of Elmwood Terrace, Torrington died Saturday, (February 19, 2005) in Ottowa, Canada. He was the husband of Claudette (Dubois) Soboleski. Born February 4, 1958 in Derby, he was the son of the late Henry Soboleski and of Helen (Metelski) Soboleski of Naugatuck. He grew up in Naugatuck and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School. His most recent position was at Adams Supermarket in Watertown as the Grocery Manager. He trained year round for Cross Country ski racing throughout New England, as close as at The Winding Trails in Farmington as well as at Lake Placid, NY. His most memorable competitions took place in Lillehammer, Norway during the 2004 Masters Worldcup and in Quebec, Canada for the 2002 Masters Worldcup, where he placed 11th overall, and placed third with the United States Cross Country Ski Relay Team, earning a Bronze Medal. Additionally, he was a passionate fly fisherman, cyclist, military history buff, guitar player and music composer. In addition to his wife, Claudette; and his mother, Helen; he is survived by two brothers, Mark Soboleski of Oakville, Henry Soboleski of Lihue, HI; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry; and his brother, Gregory Soboleski. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m. from The LaPorta-Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield Street, Torrington to St. Thomas Church, North Street, Goshen for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at St. Thomas Cemetery, Goshen in the Spring. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 24 from 5-8 p.m. at The LaPorta-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Connecticut Affiliate, Inc., 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492-7522 or to St. Thomas Church, North Street, Goshen, CT 06756.