Bernard J. "Bernie" Sobol's Obituary
After a long battle with dementia, Bernard J. Sobol, 90, passed away at home in the loving arms of his wife. Bernard was born in Jessup, Pennsylvania to Mary and Micheal Sobol. His father passed away when he was 2 years old. He was the youngest of 8 children and his strong and loving mother raised them all by herself. At a young age, he was taught to always take care of his family and especially his mother. He graduated from Blakely High School and went back yearly for fun-filled reunions. Bernie attended both Penn State and Syracuse University. During his lifetime, he worked for General Electric as a project manager on many radar and military assignments. These assignments brought him to many different places to live, Greenland, Alaska, North Dakota, but mostly in Syracuse, NY. Bernie owned a restaurant, Deutsch Meister (presently the Change of Pace). In his later years, he became a stockbroker for Wells Fargo. He loved to golf and bowl and was in many leagues.
Bernie is survived by his wife, RoseMary (Corsello) and his 8 children, Keith Sobol (Barbara), Michelle Sobol (George), Holly Lewis (Jimmy), Bernard Sobol II, Tracy Kermes (John), John Scott (Michelle), Krista Krause, and Mark Krause (Amy). Bernard has 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Bernie loved being with family and especially his grandchildren, whether watching them play or attending many different sporting events. Bernie is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a funeral Mass in celebration of Bernard’s life at 11:00 am in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Rt 31 Baldwinsville, NY. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
We want to especially thank his loving and caring caregivers who were his special angels, Zoe, Kim, Zina and Bridget. A special thank you to Dr. Syed Hasan and his staff and to Hospice of CNY.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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