December 27, 2021
REST IN PEACE
Rev. Dr. Edward J., Soares, 96, peacefully passed away, on December 27, 2021. Born October 2, 1925, in New Bedford, MA, he grew up in NYC. Ordained at St. Patrick's Cathedral, he attended Gregorian University, Rome, for his PhD. When Chaplain at College of New Rochelle, he met his future wife, Denise Soebbing. Living in Baldwin, NY, he worked 20 years for NYC YMCA. He loved his work at many churches, including St. Gregory's, Manhattan; Chelsea Community Church, Manhattan; Fourth Avenue Presbyterian, Brooklyn. He is forever in the hearts of his children Christiana, Katharine and Michael, their spouses and six grandchildren. Service info at www.riverviewfh.com
Edward was ordained for New York Archdiocese and made his transitioned in 1969 and later married Denise Soebbing. He attended the National Conferences Washington and New York.