Robert Soto

May 16, 1949 - June 24, 2021

Robert Soto, 72 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Thursday, June 24, 2021. Born Monday, May 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Patrocinio Soto and Lydia Roman Soto. Robert spent a majority of his working career at New York Life and Guy Carpenter Insurance companies. Robert bravely served during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corp, For many years, prior to his illness, he was a member of the Men's Club and an Usher at St. Joseph/ St. Thomas Parish. He also coacehed the Little League Soccer team. After his second heart attack 13 years ago, Robert received a life saving heart transplant. Robert was an active member of the Stolzenthaler Council at the Knights of Columbus and Gov. Thomas E. Donegan Assembly Council. He was inducted into the Citzens Police Academy at the 123 Precinct in 2017. Robert was the devoted husband to Martha of 43 years. Loving father to Robert John and his beloved dog, MAcGyver. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Monday, June 28, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday at St. Joseph Church (Rossville) located at 16 Poplar Avenue Staten Island, New York 10309. Interment will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. A New York State decision that those who are vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks. However, our staff who have serviced over 350 covid funeral services safely will wear masks to protect those who have not been vaccinated or those who feel uncertain and our own families. We feel this is necessary because we have handled 8 covid deaths in the month of May and more as of this writing of June 21st Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We ask that you please send bakery products, fruit baskets, and other personal items to the families home directly. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in-house floral designers by calling 718-948-2016 to place your order or to request a catalog of selections that can be emailed to you.