Eugene G. Sotello Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Cecelia Sotello; children, Robert (Grace) Sotello, Anita (late Frank) Malkowski, Brenda (Michael) Shiel, Lucy (Bobby) Leyba, Eugene (Cheri) Sotello Jr., John (Elva) Sotello and Leslie (Brandon Mullican) Sotello; grandchildren, Stephen Sotello, Alfredo "Tweeter" Davila, Brooke (Jim) Hall, Brittany (Brian) Campos, Nick (Levie) Leyba, Raquel Michniewicz, Bobby (Stefanie) Leyba Jr., Ali Sotello, Sammy Sotello, Anthony Sotello, Ambria Sotello, Vanessa (Greg) Chandler and Victoria Franco; great grandchildren, Jackson, Alex, Nico, Lindsay, Bella, Daniel, Elias, Karys, Quinn and Skyla; siblings, Abram Sotello, Celestino Sotello, John Sotello, Janie Alcorta, Consuela Perales, Joe Gilbert and Irma Sotello; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Bruna Sotello and siblings, Santos, Cenovio, Paul, Maria and Frances. Gene was born on November 14, 1931 in San Antonio, Texas. He retired from Inland Steel with 34 years of service. Gene enjoyed the Chicago Cubs, repairing small engines, outdoor grilling, playing cards, slot machines, billiards, softball but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Gene had a great sense of humor and was known for telling jokes. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren who are now serving our country in the military. Gene was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched.