Philip Joseph Soares

Philip Joseph Soares, 70, of Manchester, NH died August 22, 2005 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Manchester, NH on November 19, 1934, the son of Antonio and Yvonne (Champagne) Soares. He was educated in the local school system and was a member of the first graduating class from Bishop Bradley High School.

Mr. Soares served 11 years in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean conflict.

He had been employed as a mechanic by Consumer Auto Repair.

He loved playing pool, fishing, throwing darts, and was an excellent dancer. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church.

He was pre-deceased by 3 brothers: Antonio, John, and Raymond Soares.

Members of his family include his wife of many years, Sheila (Soucy) Soares of Manchester; 2 sons, Philip J. Soares Jr. of Manchester and Marc Soares of Francestown, NH; 4 step-children, Michael Regan, Lisa Michaels, Brian Regan, and Darren Couturier, all of Manchester; many grandchildren; 3 brothers, Arthur Soares and Manuel Soares, both of Manchester, and Richard Soares of Barnstead; 4 sisters, Violet Lauziere of Manchester, Cecile Tickler of Manchester, Mary Ann Soares of Manchester, and Linda Longway of Manchester; many nephews and nieces.

After cremation, a memorial mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Patrick Church on Friday August 26, 2005. Encryptment followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association of NH, 9 Cedarwood Dr, Bedford, NH 03110