Mario Soares was born in Boston; he grew up in its Roxbury Neighborhood – his most wondered place – his base, his home. Mario attended Boston Public Schools and studied at University of Massachusetts, Boston. He succeeded as an auto mechanic and excellent writer, at these educational institutions, respectively.
Globally aware and a man of his convictions - right or wrong by any other’s standards - it was his canvas, and his alone to paint; accordingly, he did. He had the courage of his personal and social convictions.
He was intellectually, socially, politically and technologically astute; additionally, he was a great photographer. Mario would not hesitate to advance his opinion, or actions, on social, cultural or familial issues – on historical, contemporary, futuristic and visionary frontiers. Mario enjoyed all sorts of television, yet unknown to many, he enjoyed Public Broadcasting, especially Nova, Frontline, National Geographic and documentaries of broad genres.
For many years, Mario worked for Meals on Wheels. This job involved much more than delivering food to those in need, it also involved his personal interactions with people with access and functional needs, of all sorts.
A saying might best describe him: Life is a Tragedy for those who Feel and a Comedy for those that Think. Mario laughed heartily, as he was always thinking. To survive and thrive, Mario employed wit and reason over emotion. He embraced his Cape Verdean and Puerto Rican cultures and traditions. He was an international and cosmopolitan man. He would fit in most anywhere on this planet. This was unique about him; as he despised and repudiated injustice and intolerance.
Mario is the son, of his much loved and departed parents, Cethe (WWII Pacific Veteran) and Rosa Rivera-Soares (The Anchor) and the grandson of Fontabella and Joseph Soares – all of great Roxbury and seafaring traditions. He leaves his brothers Raoul, Hector, Guillermo and Tomas Rivera (all Veterans); and, his children Christina Soares, of Salem; Brent Soares, of Bridgewater; Belmiro “Tyler” Barrows III, of Chicago; Tammi Barrows, of Winston-Salem; Taj Byers, Hartford; Tenea Byers, PA, Yasmin Harris, MA. He also leaves eleven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, many cousins and lifelong friends. Truly, he loved them all. Peace unto you, Mario, and to all those that will miss and remember you.
His visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:30AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 followed a Funeral Service at 11:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be in River-Side Cemetery, 274 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-sullivan.com
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