Robert Soares Sr.

Robert Soares Sr. “Bobby” passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 21st 2024 at the age of 79. Born in Taunton to the late Harry and Irene (Dutra) Soares, March 25 1944. He was the loving brother (in his own way) to the late Harry Soares Jr. He is survived by his son Robert Jr. (Boo) and his wife Agnes (Arraiol) Soares. His granddaughters, Brittany Soares, and Stephanie (Soares) Lewis, her husband Justin and great granddaughters Teagan and Payton. He was the nephew of Hellen White (Honey) and Virginia Amaral (Jumbo). He leaves behind his partner of over 40 years Agnes Burnham, her son Roger his wife Allison, and her son Wade his wife Shannon, grandson Matthew and great grandsons. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. In the early stages of his career, he was a Local 4 Operator, and later opened JB & Son Tire. Bobby eventually collaborated with his father, who started Harry’s Cesspool in 1946, which came to be Soares Sanitation Pumping Inc. He worked beside his father and his son, instilling their family values into their work ethic for many years, one of his greatest accomplishments. Bobby was a longtime member of the Portuguese American Civic Club. He also enjoyed card nights, NASCAR, traveling, winters in Florida, Saturday lunch with the guys, spending time with his friends and family, and Costco hot dogs. A private service was held in honor of Bobby. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to research at Dana Farber Cancer institute in his memory.

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