We are sad to announce that on July 10, 2021, William Soto passed away peacefully at (RUMC) Richmond University Medical Center, in Staten Island. He was 94 years old.
William Soto, also known to many of his friends as Willie, was born December 12, 1926, in Yuaco, Puerto Rico. His family relocated to Brooklyn, NY, as a young man where he lived most of his life.
He worked as a porter for many years but had the skills of a business man. He was known to many people to be a generous man who enjoyed helping others; even if it meant the shirt off his back.
He was “Willie de la bodega”… “el banquero”… One of his favorite sayings was “Puerto Rican Power”
He kept the faith and fought a good fight!
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Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Sunday, July 18, 2021
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday, July 18, 20217:00pm - 9:00pm
Blessing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Monday, July 19, 202110:45am
Burial
Fairview Cemetery
1852 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Monday, July 19, 2021
Marilyn Santiago says
My condolences to my stepmom Margarita, my brother Gilbert, my sister Iris, Evette, Lillian, Gloria, Annette! Love you all! May the peace of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with my family! Prayers & Hugs…sorry I couldnt be there circumstances didnt allow it but Im glad I facetime him and said my goodbyes! See YOU in heaven Dad!
Marisol says
Dearest Evette and Soto family, sending heartfelt prayers for healing and comfort during this difficult time of loss. Rest in eternal peace Mr. Soto
Love and condolences,
Marisol Acevedo & Family
⚘🙏💙💔
Evette Soto says
Papi, I will forever miss you even though I know you are here with me in heart and spirit… I wanted to share something that one of your nieces shared with me. Somethings I would never have known. “I love everything you did for my uncle my Tio lindo William. He would make best ever pescado en escabeche in Wilson Ave, in back of the bodega. He would make his specialty and some of our friends police, detective and sergeant would stop by to eat in the back of the store.” By your niece!
Te quiero mucho 😘 gracias por darme el amor de padre como tu solo sabias hacer.