Edward J. Soper, Sr.

Edward J. Soper, Sr.

March 05, 1957~January 20, 2022
The world is a little less bright after Edward J Soper Sr., 64, of Newport Richey, Florida, passed away on January 20th, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Doreen Soper; his son, Edward Soper Jr; grandchildren Danielle, Alize, Zane, Araya; three great-grandsons, Mason, Kason, Brexton; his brother John Soper Sr. and spouse Maria, his brother-in-law, Richard Fischetti; and three sisters.
Edward found enjoyment in skillfully designing several custom sneakers in collaboration with Nike and was an avid fan of trucks and race cars. He was a diehard New York Giants and New York Mets fan, though surprisingly being a Mets fan wasn’t what killed him. However, his lasting and most important legacy was his devotion to his grandchildren. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends.  He leaves shoes impossible to fill. He will be missed by all, but not forgotten.

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Mick Wise

January 23, 2022, 9:50 pm

Ed, You were a good friend to all who had the pleasure to know you. We sure had some great times working together, playing ball, going to games & races & just hanging out. Gonna miss you buddy. Thoughts & prayers to Doreen & the rest of the family ✌️💜

Thomas Alana Gail

January 23, 2022, 11:11 pm

So sorry to hear about Ed, he will be missed.

Doreen

January 24, 2022, 1:49 am

My best friend, husband, my life. I wish I had one more time, to hold you so tight and never let you go. I love u so much! Bud I need you.

Tamara Hank

January 24, 2022, 5:37 pm

Eddie, I still can’t believe you are gone. You gave the best hugs. You were a wonderful friend and you will be missed by all. We will see you again some day. All my love to Doreen, Ed Jr and Araya. Thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

Bernadette Massaro

January 24, 2022, 5:41 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Don Hank

January 24, 2022, 5:47 pm

Ed I still cannot grasp the fact that your gone we had so many good laughs together and so many great Cruises together with you and your family. It feels like it was just yesterday we were on the Mardi Gras and watching you in the pool with Araya sorry we didn’t make it to Coca Cay but I truly believe we will all be in Coca Cay some day love you my brother it won’t be the same with out you but I will always remember all the good times we had fair winds following seas until we meet again.

John Jarvis

January 24, 2022, 6:15 pm

I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting Edward, but I hear he was a great man and a wonderful friend, husband, and father. I’m so sorry for your loss, Doreen. He may be gone, but he is surely never forgotten. May he live on in your memories, and rest easy knowing that he’s in a better place now and watching down on you.

Danielle Soper Bytheway

January 24, 2022, 9:30 pm

I can’t believe I’m writing this. I could go on and on about how much I will miss you. I would give anything to have one more nap on your big belly, one more chocolate chip pancake, one more crab leg, and one more midnight swim before falling asleep on your side of the bed. Thank you for being the best grandpa anyone could ever ask for. I love you, pop. I love you so, so much.

Rachel Bowen

January 24, 2022, 9:53 pm

Uncle Ed you were the one that I thought would always be there no matter what. I’m so heartbroken that I couldn’t get down there to see you one last time. You were my uncle/father for so many years. I know that Daddy and Michele were there with bright smiles and open arms. I know you’ll be ok.
I love you to the moon and back Uncle Eddie ❤️💔💔♥️

Michael Simmons

January 25, 2022, 2:12 am

So sorry to hear of this sad news about Eddie. Sending my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie’s family and friends. May he Rest in Peace. ❤

Edward soper

January 25, 2022, 6:05 am

poppop, you are my best friend. you are always there for me, understand me. you always love me no matter what. You take me to school,,also buy me everything. love you pop always and forever. Araya

Edward soper

January 25, 2022, 12:38 pm

Poppop already miss you tons. love you with my whole heart. 💓 u are the best pop

Jessie Markham

January 25, 2022, 4:46 pm

I feel honored to have known Ed in the short time that I did. He was so kind and generous to all who were lucky enough to meet him. He gave the best hugs and always made me smile!!! I can only express my heartfelt sadness and condolences to Doreen and the family for your loss. May he rest in peace as his memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. <3

Marianne E Baxter

January 25, 2022, 11:06 pm

I can’t imagine the pain you are going through right now. My deepest condolences go out to you and your loved ones.
Love Marianne Simmons and Family

Daniel Simmons

January 25, 2022, 11:09 pm

My deepest sympathy at the passing of Eddie a great friend growing up on Temple Court. Daniel Simmons

sara green

January 26, 2022, 12:11 am

I’m deeply saddened by the loss of Big Ed. He was a strong, kind and gentle man. But most of all he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. I always admired how he supported Doreen, his wife of 45 years. He supported her in everything she did. Doreen always told me he was her rock. And that he made her strong. Ed will be greatly missed.

John Brady

January 26, 2022, 10:28 am

So sorry for your family’s loss. It is clear to me that Eddie left behind a legacy of love, which is a life well lived. Rest In Peace Eddie.

Rodney Street

January 26, 2022, 6:34 pm

What a guy, my brother from another mother.

I was so lucky to have had Ed, Doreen and Eddy (lil Ed) in our lives and all the grandchildren

Streets/Sopers a family and ohhh what a family it was.

We loved each other and would do anything for each other, the one thing I so much wish I could do is bring him back for one more giant hug.

We always had such a great time full of laughs and fun and maybe a couple of bud lights now and again.

The Soper family was always there in good times and not so good times supporting us through our tragedies.

The first time he met my mom there was just something special, like my crazy mom having a crush on Ed who she thought was just so handsome. Then she met Doreen and knew there was no chance – and she loved her just as much😂😂

Ed my brother I will miss you always and forever, until next time love you.

Rodney and the entire Street family

Your wife

February 3, 2022, 12:53 am

Bud, you are gone 2 weeks now. I am so lost, empty. HEART BROKEN. You are always there for me ,always tell me it will be OK. It was because I had you to hold me.. This is the worst thing that could ever happen to me. Bud I need you to hold me ,tell me it will be OK. I need you. Save a place for me. Hopefully I will be coming soon.. It will never be the same without you. I can not wait to hold n kiss you again. I will never let go. I know you are watching over me. Hold me , hold me. I am so sad. love u honey. Ed n Dor forever ♥

Doreen

February 18, 2022, 9:55 pm

Bud. It is a month now, it is getting worse. I am so lost, heart broken. I really need u. 😩 I can not do this. I am devastated/ shock. I don’t know how to get though this without u. Honey this sucks, I need u. I can not wait to hold u so tight. You are my life, my best friend forever n ever. Ed n Dor

your wife forever

March 5, 2022, 1:53 pm

hey honey, happy birthday 🎂 65yrs old. I am blessed to have had you for 55 yrs. married 45 yrs. a blessing. you mad me who/what I am. thank you bud. I can not wait to hold you, be together forever. I miss u so much. save a place for me. this is hard for me. love u. I hope u got everything you want. hold me

dor

March 5, 2022, 1:54 pm

hey honey, happy birthday 🎂 65yrs old. I am blessed to have had you for 55 yrs. married 45 yrs. a blessing. you mad me who/what I am. thank you bud. I can not wait to hold you, be together forever. I miss u so much. save a place for me. this is hard for me. love u. I hope u got everything you want. hold me

your life your wife

March 19, 2022, 11:56 pm

Hey bud, my best friend , my life. It has been two months. It is getting worse, not better. My heart is broken , I am so lost. I can not wait to be together again. I will never let u go , I will hold/hug you so tight. Bud there is no other man/person like you. no one could ever fill your sneakers haha. We understand that. You are truly my life ,heart. you made me who I am and what I am. please save a place for me. I will be there soon ,, and forever n ever n ever. Remember Ed n Dor 1977

dor

May 3, 2022, 1:25 am

bud, 44 yrs ago, was one of the greatest day of our life. we had our son ed Jr. we surely missed u so much. it was not the same. we all missed you terribly. we love you so much. save that place for me. we will be together forever n ever ed n dor. u are my life ,my heart , My everything. That could never end. Can not wait to hold you so tight forever. love u bud

your wife forever

June 14, 2022, 5:26 am

hey bud. 45yrs married 55yrs together life can never be the same. there is no life without edward soper here. I love you so much , miss you so very much. still do not believe it. I am so devastated/ heart broken. save a place for me, I will be coming soon. love you forever n ever your wife.

dor

July 13, 2022, 1:58 am

bud, my life, my best friend, my husband forever. it is almost 6 months. Each day gets worse 🙃 I am devastated, lost, with a broken heart. I miss u so much. I love u more n more each day. I need u so bad. please save a place for me, I will be coming soon. wait for me bud. ed n dor forever n ever 45yrs. You are my rock. I need ur hug 🤗

Doreen Soper

September 30, 2022, 7:45 am

Bud it is now 8 months you are at home, and I me here. Without you, It is getting harder each day. Life is not the same. I’m so lost, I miss u more n more. I need u bud. I feel so 😪devastated. I still do not believe you are gone. I’m waiting for u to come home. please I need u too hold me tight. I love u so very much. ed n dor forever. come home I am broken 💔😢

Danielle

April 26, 2023, 4:40 pm

Oh pop, I miss you. I’ve got some big news and I need some advice. I wish you were here so I could bounce things off of you and hear you say it’s going to be ok. More than anything I know Grandma needs you. Pop I would do anything to live closer to her and Dad. I feel so guilty that I’m not there. I don’t know what to do but I know I miss you and I’m grateful for every second I got with you. I love you, pop. ♥️

Doreen Soper

May 2, 2023, 4:53 am

Pop the whole family is so lost without you. This life/world sucks without Edward soper. I am so sick , I know you see us all falling apart. This is way too much without you 💔😢 I love u n miss you terribly. I cry everyday, I don’t leave our room , sleep on your pillow every night. Talk with u always. my best friend forever n ever. Today is our son’s 45th birthday. our life was perfect 🥰 I love u so much Edward soper.I wish you could come home , we all need your hug 🤗 hold me tonight I need you

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