Melvin Sondock

Melvin A. (Soupy) Sondock, native Houstonian, retired piano entrepreneur, and avid sportsman, died peacefully in the presence of his family on October 25, 2014.
A fighter pilot in World War II, Mr. Sondock was for many years the proprietor of the Brook Mays Music Company. When he wasn't running the business, he brought a no-nonsense approach to boards of directors for the temple, area banks and businesses, and a range of charitable organizations.
But Soupy is perhaps best known for his many leisurely pursuits, including countless weekends spent fishing in Galveston. He was a club golf champ, a softball MVP, an accomplished hunter, a bridge aficionado, and a loyal Aggies fan. When he wasn't piloting his boat, he was crisscrossing the country on his Harley. He and his high-school sweetheart, Ruby Kless Sondock, his wife of more than seventy years, traveled the world, visiting every continent and seemingly every country on their frequent jaunts abroad.
Soupy was pre-deceased by his parents, Joe and Mollie Sondock; his brother Filmore; his son-in-law Howard Marcus, and two grandchildren Jason and David Marcus.
In addition to his wife Ruby, Soupy is survived by two daughters, Marcia Cohen (Michael) and Sandy Marcus (Stan Poladsky); four grandchildren, Todd Marcus, Matthew Marcus, Josh Cohen, and Jamie Lipsitz; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Cohen.
Soupy loved gadgets, animals, chocolate, and Jack Daniels. He will be remembered for his quick wit and omnipresent smile.
A funeral service will be held at Emanu El Cemetery, Kagan-Rudy Chapel, 8341 Bissonnet on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Melvin's memory to Jason and David Playground at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005.