David Anthony Sobe

1944 - 2015

PETERBOROUGH - David Anthony Sobe, 71, of Peterborough, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 after a brief illness. David was born in Bristol, Conn. Apr. 12, 1944 to Filomena and Walter Sobestanovich. He attended St. Anthony's in Bristol and earned a B.A. from Providence College. David earned a master's in economics from the University of New Hampshire and spent the majority of his career in banking.

A resident of the Monadnock area since 1976, with his former wife Charlotte Williams Neinas, he raised two children and enjoyed canoeing, hiking and the cultural life of the community. In recent years David served as the Executive Director of the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and as a real estate agent for Petersons Inc. Involved in many community and civic activities, David embraced the Monadnock region and was a well-loved member of the community.

He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Johnson of Ascutney, Vt. and Linda Page of Lexington, S.C. and his children, Noah W. Sobe of Harrisville and Chicago, Ill. Daughter, Elizabeth B. Cerasuolo of Westford, Mass. and grandchildren, Amelia, Philomena, Margaret, and Charles.

A memorial service will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Peterborough on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m., reception immediately following at Reynolds Hall across the street. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in David's name to the Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 Kings Highway, Hancock, N.H. 03449.