OBITUARY
Oscar A. Soto MD
July 29, 1935 – July 23, 2013
Dr. Oscar A. Soto, born July 29, 1935 Santiago, Cuba passed away peacefully July 23, 2013 surrounded by his family.
Dr. Soto was a 1960 the University of Salamanca, Spain and the University of Havana Medical Schools. Dr. Soto trained and was a staff physician at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, from 1962 to 1966. From 1966 through 1967, Dr. Soto, a Board Certified Internist practiced Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee.
In 1967 Dr. Soto was drafted and served his adopted country with honor and distinction as a U.S. Army Medical Doctor rising to the rank of Lt. Colonel until 1970 when he was honorably discharged. Dr. Soto's last posting was Fort Belvoir, Virginia outside of Washington DC where his patients included returning Vietnam veterans and Generals stationed at the Pentagon.
At the recommendation of his commanding officer he came south to Fort Lauderdale and to the attention of Scotty Wilson, MD his early mentor here in Fort Lauderdale.
Dr. Soto practiced as an Internist and Cardiologist for 47 years in Ft. Lauderdale where his reputation for excellence and compassion made him a highly sought after member of the medical community. Dr. Soto was a member of the Medical Staffs of Holy Cross Hospital, Broward General and North Beach/Cleveland Clinic Hospital where he served as Chief of Staff in 1989/1990.
Dr. Soto is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rita, four children: Lisa Soto of Boston, Oscar E. Soto, Jr. and his wife Angela of Fort Lauderdale, Henrietta Soto Curley and her husband Jay of Boston and Alex Soto and his wife Jane of Fort Lauderdale, and six grandchildren: Caitlin Soto, Washington DC, Andrew Soto, Max Soto, Rita Curley, Jack Curley and Natalie Curley of Boston. Dr. Soto is also survived by his brothers, Dr. Alberto Soto, St. Louis, MO, Joaquin Soto Ft. Wayne, IN and Enrique Soto, Esq. Miami and many nieces and nephews.
He was a thoughtful and caring man who impacted the lives of anyone who had the good fortune to know him. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
A wake is scheduled for 6:00pm to 8:00 pm Sunday July 28, 2013 at Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home at 4061 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Burial services at the family’s request are private at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Dr. Soto's family requests that you consider a donation to Holy Cross Hospital or its affiliated charities.
Services
- Visitation Sunday, July 28, 2013
REMEMBERING
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RECEIVE UPDATESAugust 12, 2013
Dearest Lisa and Rita, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. We feel fortunate to have met Oscar. His presence was incredibly loveing and joyful. All our love , Rachel and Leor Brenman. Brookline. MA
Joaquin Soto
August 7, 2013
To the entire Soto family. We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my brother Oscar. He will be greatly missed by family and friends . You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. From my family to yours our sincerest condolences. God bless .Joquin
Kim Buch Stroder
July 31, 2013
A wonderful physician, husband, family man and friend.
July 31, 2013
Rita, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We're so very sorry. Oscar was such a giving and loving person I know he will surely be missed by all who knew him. Love, Polito and Mayra Grandio
Gaston & Aida Alvaro
July 30, 2013
Rita,we send our sympathy to you and your family.We'll keep you in our
prayers.
Gaston and Aidita Alvaro
(Miami, Florida}
July 30, 2013
TO THE SOTO FAMILY WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS AT THIS TIME. DR. SOTO WAS A FINE MAN AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. HE WAS GREATLY RESPECTED AND HIS
SERVICE TO MANKIND WAS WHAT HE WANTED TO DO. I HAD MANY CONVERSATIONS WITH HIM AND WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR HIS LOSS TO A FINE FAMILY.
THE MAZZURCO FAMILY
July 29, 2013
To Jane and Alex, I send my sympathies to you and your entire family. May your Dad R.I.P. Sincerely, Patty McDonald
Kay taylor
July 29, 2013
Alex and Jane,My sincere sympathy to your entire family during this most difficult time for you all.God grant you peace and healing in days ahead.
Joe Watt
July 29, 2013
Oscar and Angela, So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.
Robyn Butler
July 29, 2013
Hello Mrs Soto, Dr Soto has always been a part of the Butler Family ever since I can remember. It was alway just the normal thing to do is ask Dr Soto before we did any medical fixing up. He has always been around for my dad who is going to miss him alot. God Bless you and your family and thanks for lettting him be part of our lives as well as yours. Robyn Butler
July 29, 2013
To Lisa and her family. My heart goes out to all of your for your loss. I wish you peace at this time of grief, and reflection on a life lived fully.
-Todd Staats
Anita Kruger
July 29, 2013
Alex my sincere sympathy to you and your family. Your father was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all that knew him.
Anita Kruger
Jim Connelly
July 28, 2013
My prayers are with your family. Every time he saw me it was with a big hug and smile. He always treated me as family. He was a great guy.
Phil and Nancy Butler
July 28, 2013
Our Prayers are with Buddy, You will be missed by all of us. Our friendship for the last 45 years have meant more to me than any words can say. Just know you will never be out of our mines. You have been this families Savior. Thanks Phil Butler and Family
Pam Butler-Colder
July 28, 2013
Hi Mrs Soto,
I have Thanked God every morning for giving us Dr Soto. ( I considered him our earth angel). Thank you both for your friendship with Mom & Daddy. I wish we could have saved his healthy life for a little longer the way he saved Daddys. Dr Soto the void you have left will never be filled.
Happy Birthday in Heaven,
Flutie-Davis family
July 28, 2013
Our Prayers are with you during this sad time. The loss of a father is always difficult. May God sustain you and encourage your family at this time. Keep his memory alive by telling his stories often.
Ellen Joseph
July 28, 2013
Alex our sincere sympathy to you and your family , at this time of great loss
Tony Rodrigues
July 28, 2013
My thoughts go out to Lisa and her family at this time. I never had the opportunity to meet Dr Soto, but from the stories I've heard through Lisa I'm sure he will not only be missed, but his presence felt in so many lives for years to come.
Tony Rodrigues
July 28, 2013
My thoughts are with Lisa and her family at this time. I never got to meet Dr Soto, but from all the stories I've heard through Lisa I am sure he will not only be missed but his presence will be felt for years to come. So deeply sorry for your loss!
Sandy and Bryan Ball
July 28, 2013
We are saddened to hear of Dr. Soto's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a great doctor and friend and we will miss him. Seeing his photo brought back many memories, applying for a job when he was first setting up his practice in Ft. Lauderdale; he didn't hire me but I became his patient for 25 years! Bryan was lucky enough to meet him with an awful case of shingles. He cured him in no time. We will never forget him.
ANA Y JOSE DIAZ
July 27, 2013
Rita ,acabamos de enterarnos por Clarita Taranco del fallecimiento de Oscar !!! No sabiamos hasta hace 20 minutos.. Ana y yo lo vamos a extrañar y te damos nuestro mas sentido pesame... Ana y Jose Diaz
Madeleine Duhaime
July 27, 2013
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Soto Family. May all the wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort in this time of mourning. The Duhaime Family
Douglas Haas
July 27, 2013
What a man! He was so proud of his family and proud of the profession he was
a leader in. The last time I saw him I told him I loved him. I did then and still do. The things he did for so many on a daily basis went un-noticed by the public who did not know him but are legend to the many who he touched..
Douglas K. Haas
Elizabeth Combs
July 26, 2013
Alex, Oscar, Henrietta and Elizabeth, my thoghts and prayers are with the entire family. Dr. Soto was a great man.
Kate Rishoff
July 26, 2013
Dear Henrietta, Oscar and the entire Soto Family. I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please know that all of you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. With all of the positive ways in which he helped people with his healing touch, God has a special place for him with His Son Jesus Christ, and all of the saints. My sincerest regards and condolences, Kate Rishoff, CGHS Class of 82.
Dennis Ulmer
July 26, 2013
My sympathies to Dr. Soto's family. My mother, Catherine, was one of Dr. Soto's first patients in Fort Lauderdale, and was his patient until she died in 2001. I was also his patient for a number of years. I had to seek care from another physician due to insurance changes at work. Dr. Soto was a caring doctor, and he always recommended the best care for my mother, who had numerous medical problems. He also always kept the family informed of her condition. May Dr. Soto rest in eternal peace.