Neftali R. Soto

Beloved husband of Rosemary Soto. Loving father of Teresa (Memo) Muñoz and Natalie (Antonio) Soto-Palomar. Cherished grandfather of Micah, Eli and Jude. Dear brother of the late Nestor (Gina) Soto and sister-in-law Evelyn Gimenez. Fond uncle of Orlando and Nilo Soto.

Neftali was born in Puerto Rico and, although he moved to Chicago as a young boy, his heart was always tied to his home in Anasco. He was very proud of his Puerto Rican heritage. Neftali had a heart for public service starting at a young age. As a young boy in grammar school he was a member of the Jirka School Safety Patrol in 1965. As a member of the R.O.T.C. during his high school years Neftali continued to show his love of service to others. Upon graduating high school he entered into the air force where he worked as a dog handler. He then went on to join the Cook County Sheriff's Department before becoming a Chicago Police Officer. He spent over 25 years dedicating his life to public service with the Chicago Police Department from which he retired.

A visitation in Neftali's honor will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, Illinois. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 8:30am at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 West Cermak Road, Forest Park, Illinois followed by a funeral mass on Saturday August 27, 2022 at 10:00 am at Queen of the Universe Church, 7114 South Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

At the family's request please make sure to wear a face mask at all times during the visitation and services.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association are greatly appreciated. https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnchicago.com for the Soto family.