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William Soboslai Obituary

SOBOSLAI, WILLIAM S. William S. “Bill” Soboslai, 87, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith “Dee” Docker Soboslai. Bill was born in Wallingford, June 4, 1926, a son of the late Steven and Clara Somolya Soboslai and was a lifelong Wallingford resident. Bill was known to be a selfless, caring and kind family leader who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his three sons, William T. Soboslai and his wife Joanne of Meriden, Mark R. Soboslai and his wife Joan of Westport and Thomas E. Soboslai and his wife Kathleen of Wallingford; his six grandchildren Kristen, William, Rachel, Josh, Cara and Jessica; his six great grandchildren, Lauren, Danny, Sophia, Miles, Matthew and Jeffrey; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Allyson and several brothers and sisters. His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext, Wallingford, Friday, December 20, 2013, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. when the funeral cortege will proceed to Church of the Resurrection where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the CT Legal Rights Project, 1 Vance Drive, Middletown, CT 06457 or the Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State Street, Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232. www.wallingfordfh.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Dec. 17 to Dec. 18, 2013.

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Bob DeCarlo

December 10, 2021

In the shop we referred to Bill as "Bills Bills Bills" because we loved him completely, and he loved us. I hope to see him on the other side of this life. Mr Bill is in a very good place. I

bob decarlo

January 6, 2014

dear Mark and family, every encounter and every thought I ever have of Bill is one of joy. what a sweet and wonderful soul he was to me. I don't know whether to pray for him or to him!! God has reunited him with his wife and love, Dee. my sincere sympathies to you on your loss of him.

Patricia Hinkley

December 27, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Bill was a real good man.

Chris McLaughlin

December 24, 2013

To all of you--your Dad was always kind and thoughtful and a good friend on Willow Street-----as a young boy growing up there he would always take time to say hello---or lend an ear to whatever was on our mind----my thoughts and prayers are with you

Frank Gonzalez

December 23, 2013

Tom,
My condolences to you and your family on your loss.

ROB SOBOSLAI

December 22, 2013

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS

Doug Edwards

December 20, 2013

Tom and family, my condolences to you all. Tom, I know how much fatherhood means to you and hope you all are comforted by all the fond memories of your dad.

Doug Edwards
Real Dads Forever

Tammy Gdovin-Privizzino

December 19, 2013

It's sad to find family members through the obits. Bill was my grandmother Helen's brother. Saying a prayer for your family.

Diana Mason

December 19, 2013

Tom and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

Bradford Benjamin

December 18, 2013

Bill, Mark and Tom, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have great memories of growing up with you and your family..Benj

Cindy Muhl

December 18, 2013

"Supposedly"....i am so very sorry. Sending prayers and sympathy..xo Love Cindy

Laura Myjak

December 18, 2013

Dear Mark and Family, I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Mary Acampora LeClair

December 18, 2013

Dee, Bill, Mark and Tom,

Sorry to read of Bill's passing. Keeping all of the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Palermo

December 18, 2013

Bill, Mark and Tom, so sorry to hear about bill, I will always remember good times at work with him! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Terri Pecor

December 18, 2013

So sorry for your families loss. My condolences during this difficult time.

Robert & Ellen Hutchinson-Bartolotta

December 18, 2013

Sorry for the loss of William.

John Soboslai

December 17, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. Our Christmas visits to his home will always be in my mind during the holiday season. It was always a bright spot when I had the opportunity to see family I rarely saw elsewhere. He will be missed, and my thoughts and love are with you all.

Barbara Schottenfeld

December 17, 2013

I am so sorry to learn about your Dad's passing, Mark. I wish I had had the opportunity to meet him, as he seems to have been a loving person, like yourself. I hope your happiest and most meaningful memories of wonderful times spent with your father will help you in the days to come. We love you,
Barbara, Paul, Daniel, Michael, Thomas

PETER SMILES

December 17, 2013

WE ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR VISITS, YOUR DAD WOULD JOIN US AND HE ALWAYS MADE IT SPECIAL.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.PETER AND EVELYN

sachi parker

December 16, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Arin and I have you and your family in our prayers.
Sachi and Arin

Lynne Drazen

December 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, Mark. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Lynne and Allan

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