Obituary of Teodoro Soto
Mr. Teodoro Soto, also lovingly known as “Fellin” or “Ted”, 81, of Amsterdam, passed away on Thursday October 21, 2021, at the Mid-Hudson Valley Division of Westchester Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.
Teodoro was born on June 22, 1940, in San Sebastian Puerto Rico, a son of the late Confesor Lopez Soto and Anacleta Arocho Soto. He grew up in Puerto Rico and later came to New York City. Ted was hardworking his entire life and was employed as a pressman in NYC and later came to Amsterdam, NY and worked at the Noteworthy Company for many years. In addition, he was at one time employed at Liberty Enterprises as a truck driver as well as a diesel mechanic at Browns Bus Garage.
Ted enjoyed fishing and gardening, but his passion was working on cars. He loved watching westerns and listening to country music. He was a jokester and enjoyed spending time with his extended family. Teodoro also was a man of many faiths and could often be found reading his Bible for hours at a time.
Three days prior to his passing, his second former wife, Bonnie Soto, passed into eternity where she was waiting to welcome him into God’s glory forever.
Teodoro is survived by his former wife, Minerva Soto of Amsterdam. His children, Elaine (Ismael) Santiago, Marina Soto-Bower, Minerva Soto, Lillian Soto Lanza, Tabitha Savoie, Jon (Amanda) Soto, and Ariel Ovalle all of Amsterdam. Grandchildren, Lars (Melissa), Joel, Rebecca, Lauren, Marcos, Christopher, Taylor, Madison, Kameron, Darious, and Julian. Great-grandchildren, Solana, Antonio, Joshua, and Jaxson. Ted will forever be remembered by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
There are no funeral services scheduled at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Betz, Rossi and Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.
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