Mr. Soares had worked for the former New Bedford Institution for Savings Bank as the head of maintenance and security for many years.
Albert had an amazing sense of humor and was happiest when surrounded by his loving family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling, carpentry, cars, painting, weekend ice cream trips with Janessa and her fiancé and the pup Sheeba. Every weekend he looked forward to playing cards with family and friends.
His family includes two daughters, Victoria Fiola and Linda Tripp both of Dartmouth; a sister Dorothy Waring of California; four grandchildren, Janessa Fiola, Justin Fiola, Jessica Tripp and Jennifer Tripp; three great grandchildren, Devon LaChapelle, Chase Dowan and Abbie Fiola; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 9:00am-10:30am in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am in St. Joseph-St. Therese Church, Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. In accordance to his wishes, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral costs would be appreciated. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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