Antonio “Tony” Sampaio Lino Soares, 44, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14th, 2023. He was the loving son of the late Renato Da Silva Soares and Maria Regina Sampaio Lino Soares of Achadinha, Nordeste. He was the youngest brother of Rosa Soares Dobratz of New Bedford, MA, Helena Sampaio Soares Pereira and Ana Maria Sampaio Lino Soares Rebelo, both of Achadinha, Nordeste. He was loved and cherished by his daughters, Abigail Rose Soares of Mt. Airy, MD and Natalie Sophia Soares of Fall River, MA, who will remember their father as loving them truly and completely with everything he had. Tony also leaves behind many nieces and nephews: Carla, Andreia, Daniel, Sofia, Jacinto, Sara, Tiago, Lucas, Pedro, and Jordan. He will be deeply missed by his good friends Jessica Melendy and Elisha Ashook, mothers to his daughters.
Tony was the type of person who would drop anything to help someone in need without hesitation. He made the lives of those around him better with his beautiful smile, unwavering support, distinctive wit, and sincere friendship. He was loyal, hardworking, funny, and a pillar of strength in any situation. He loved the guitar and enjoyed building them as well as playing them. He thoroughly enjoyed being a dad and doing things for and with his kids. Tony was special to everyone in his life in own unique way and his absence in our lives will be tremendously felt.
There will be a wake followed by a service for Tony on Friday, August 25th, from 4pm-7pm at Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA, 02745. The service will be held at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
“When I must leave you for a little while- please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years. But, start out bravely with a gallant smile: and for my sake and in my name live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways, reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. And never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky.”
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.9.5