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for John Soito
Bruce Z
November 15, 2023
Always remembered!!
Bruce R. Zarembka
November 15, 2022
You will always be remembered as a kind and loving soul.
Chuck Bazylinski
November 20, 2018
It has been seven years since you have passed. You are missed by your many friends. You will never be forgotten my friend. Rest In Peace John.
November 22, 2014
You have been gone now for three years John. You are remembered by many people. You touched many peoples lives when you were with us. You will always be remembered as a great friend and person. I think of you often. Rest in peace old friend. God bless you.
Chuck Bazylinski
November 22, 2013
You left us two years ago John. You are fondly thought of by myself and I'm sure by many others frequently. You left us all to soon. Rest in peace my friend. God bless you John. You'll never be forgotten Lad.
December 20, 2011
Hi John;
It's been a month today that God took you home..I'm still trying to deal with this. I know you re watching over all of us down here.. I miss seeing a coffee on my desk from such a wonderful friend.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Love, Kathy
December 12, 2011
My dearest John, I just can't beleive I am writing this. You are so special and I will cherish every moment with you my life has been sooo quiet without you. You will be forever in my heart and was so grateful for all the time we had together there will never be any one man greater than you. Miss you terribly I know you will watch over us Forever Yours, Deb
Dick Szeliga
November 30, 2011
always a friend.
November 30, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Soito family. I had the utmost pleasure of working with John from his date of hire until I retired in June, 1990. John always displayed professionalism in each and every call he handled. What a tremendous loss to the Department. My prayers go out to him and he will be sadly missed.
Stephen B. Boyce, Dispatcher (Ret) EPPD/EPFD
Karin Marchessault
November 25, 2011
So sorry to hear about Jackie, our families had so many wonderful times together. From back yard BBQ's to spending the day at a secret Jamestown beach that uncle John found and in the evening watching home movies on the side of the house. You will be missed.
Kathy
November 24, 2011
I will very much miss you, John.
Love always,
Kathy
allyson chemelowski
November 23, 2011
RIP JOHN!! fly high with the angles and protect us from above!! we sure had plenty of good times dispatching over intercity! ill miss that voice!! CHEM
Wayne Gage
November 23, 2011
Jack was a great guy. Since we met in the neighborhood when we were in Junior High, and all the years since then, he was one of the best. I will miss you, my friend.
Lou-Ann Thibodeau
November 23, 2011
Dear Mr. Soito,
I heard of this shocking news just this morning. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers. The living are the ones to suffer, he is at peace with Mrs. Soito. Jackie was a wonderful person and son. I will always remember the wonderful times my family had with your family, what special people you all were to my sister and me. I am so very sorry for your heartache.
Love, Lou-Ann Thibodeau
Barrington PD DEPT
November 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Derek Dasilva
November 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. May your special holiday memories help ease your grief this Christmas.
Anne Marie Radel
November 23, 2011
I'm still so devasted about John's passing. He was a great friend. We worked together on the B-17 and was truly a terrific person. I will miss his sense of humor and running around with him collecting patches and pins and visiting other fire department around the US. Rest in peace John. I will always remember you. My sincere condolences to his dad and family.
Joyce (Holden)Douglas
November 22, 2011
So many nice thoughts of what a good man, my cousin, Jack (John) was to all. He laughed at my Southern accent, and I, at his Yankee one. In their kitchen, was this Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. God speed Jackie. I love you Uncle John!
Jeff Martin
November 22, 2011
Words can not express the sadness we feel at John's passing. He was such a kind and gentle soul, truly a gentle man. We had the pleasure of befriending John through our mutual association with the B17...we had alot of good times together, it just won't be the same without him.
Jeff (Crew Chief - B17 Alluminium Overcast) and Phyllis Martin
Marian Panichas
November 22, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Steve and Marian Panichas
Julia Hilliard
November 22, 2011
John was my little cousin Jackie to me and my sister Joyce and brother David. We haven't seen each other in decades upon decades, but throughout I've always known he was the apple of Uncle John and Aunt Marguerite's eyes and a real star in the eyes of my Dad, his Uncle Jack. Sadly, I remember accidentally breaking one of your Christmas presents during my trip with dad up to Providence for Christmas, a car console when you were about around 4 and me 11. I've always remembered that!!
We watched you grow up and achieve your dreams of fighting fires like your Dad before you and making sure folks were safe, pursuing your life while always looking out for your folks at the same time. I only wish you had the gift of life a lot longer, but I'm going to assume you were greeted with a big reunion with your mom and all the Holdens and Soito's who have traveled before you. Til we meet again, Jackie......
Uncle John, my heart and prayers are with you!!
Love and hugs,
Julia
Lt. Richard N. Silva, Ret.
November 22, 2011
John was one of the best dispatchers, always did his job with the utmost professionalism. A real pleasure to be around and he will be in my prayers always.
Dennis and Barbara Najarian
November 22, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chuck Bazylinski
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace John, my good friend. You have left us far to soon my friend. You will be sorely missed by me and countless others. My condolences to the Soito family.
Janet Davidson
November 21, 2011
So sorry to read the news about John. I met him through the B-17 tour. Just the nicest, friendliest person. One of life's decent people.
November 21, 2011
RIP John, will miss having breakfast at
Perkin's in Oshkosh, also having drinks
and dinner at the Tilts and Kilts in
Oskhosh, also all the phone calls that
wwe talked about the B-17. Keep the
green side down and the blue side up
Will miss you a bunch. Seely
Steve Tiernan
November 21, 2011
RIP John, you're with your other "crew" now. You were always one of the best dispatchers to work with. Always profesional, with a smile and joke and a genuinely nice guy. I'll miss sorting through all the B-17 papers on the printer!! My condolences to the extended family and friends of the Soito family.
Steve Tiernan, EPPD
November 21, 2011
RIP Brother, will miss hearing your voice as the "voice" of EPFD
Michael (NavSta Newport Fire Department) and Andi Srabian
November 21, 2011
You were a true gentleman and friend and will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Rest in peace.
Lisa Toll
November 21, 2011
God Speed John Soito. I am thankful I met you through the B-17 tour. I am proud that you called me a friend. You left too soon, RIP. My love and condolences to your family, friends and colleagues. Lisa Ann Toll, newbie tour coordinator B-17 tour
November 21, 2011
My sweet friend John, it was such a pleasure to have you in my life since we were in first grade together.I wish you had been in my life in those inbetween years but I'm so happy we met up again at the SHS reunion and kept in contact, you were such a joy to be around and I'll miss your laugh and your smile but most of all I'll miss that sincere kind person that had a heart of gold. you always liked to fly and now your flying with the angels.R.I.P we'll meet again! Love Debbie Amaral
November 21, 2011
Soito - Sabugal - Guarda - Portugal
James McCarthy
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace John you will be missed keep smiling till we meet again.
November 21, 2011
John, I can't believe you've been called to your last alarm at such a young age ! You will be missed ! You will all ways be my friend.....Noel, StCloud, FL
nicole viera
November 21, 2011
John, you will be sooooo deeply missed, you were one of the greatest people around. I am honored that I could call you my friend. I will cheerish the laughs and all your silly drawings, and most of all when you and tracy worked overtime and we would spend all nite watching star wars....god just took a true angel from us, may you rest in peace...love you nicky
Kathy Meehan
November 21, 2011
John, We worked together for many years and I enjoyed every moment. Your smile, laughter, and kindness with everyone will NEVER be forgotten. I will miss you and love you ALWAYS. Thank you for everything-Until we meet again.
Kathy Meehan
EPPD
Jeanne Sadler
November 21, 2011
To John's family. such a sad loss. John was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. A gentleman. RIP, John, you will be missed. Ex-dispatcher EPPD/Seekonk PD,
Timothy Sullivan
November 21, 2011
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.....;
HIGH FLIGHT, by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee.
John brought happiness to many. I will miss him.
Bruce Zarembka
November 21, 2011
Rest in Peace John. It was great to re-connect this summer after so many years.
You will be sorely missed by many.
My deepest condolances to your family.
November 21, 2011
John was one of the good guys, always a smile and a long gab in dispatch about fire buff topics. Highly professional and dedicated. I will miss your voice on the scanner John. Condolences to your family.
Bill Callaghan EPPD (Ret)
Tracy Penha
November 21, 2011
I'm at a loss for words. 24yrs ago I started working as a dispatcher, my life changed from that day on! i couldnt ask for a better partner and friend. We grow close over the years. We shared lots of heartaches and much joy together. You taught me the easiest way to remember were all my apparatus was during a CODE RED! my peice of paper with the 4 boxes. I still use it today even with the computers in our office.
We made a promise to each other. We was suppose to run off to Montana! It was the perfect marriage, we laughed and joked about how it would happen... I will make that trip for us and I will tell you all about it.
Love you John.. I will truely miss you!
Tracy
November 21, 2011
John, It was a pleasure to have known you, to hear your voice and your laughter, and to hear your enthusiastic stories about the WWII planes. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace brother. Lt. Stephen Roca, EPFD
Sam Luke
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace John. It has been a pleasure and an honor. Enjoy your last flight.
Ret. Sgt. George Thomas EPPD
November 21, 2011
It is sad to learn of the passing of John. He was always such a nice guy and a very giving person. He was always cheerful and great to be around. I always enjoyed working with him. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Jeanne Sadler
November 21, 2011
To John's family, such a sad loss of a real gentleman. He was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. RIP, John. You will be missed. Ex-dispatcher, Jeanne Sadler
Kenny Francis
November 21, 2011
John, there aren't any words for this. He was a true gentlemen and will be missed by us all. My deepest condolences.
Kenneth Hoskin
November 21, 2011
Rest In Peace my friend until we meet again!
Kenneth Hoskin ("Hoppy") WWFD Dispatcher
Judy Quattrucci
November 21, 2011
I am heartbroken, I will miss you dearly, your smile, your sense of humor. My prayers are with your family and many many friends.
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