Obituary of Steven Soto

Steven Soto, 48, of Freehold Township passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.  Steven was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and had lived in Old Bridge before settling here in 2008.  A talented pianist, he attended Rosa L. Parks Fine and Performing Arts High School in Paterson. He also played on the tennis team for John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson as well. Steven continued his education at Montclair State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree majoring in psychology, and was a Founding Brother of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. (Kappa Chapter).   He worked in finance for many years, most recently as a Financial Advisor for Investors Bank throughout Monmouth County. Prior to working in finance, Steven was a former business owner of Minuteman Press, a printing franchise. He generously donated his time providing community service alongside his family, including beach clean-ups and also coached softball for Freehold Township Little League.  In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, playing poker and watching his beloved NY Yankees. Steven was also a very active dad in his younger daughter’s life with softball from practicing pitching at home to attending all her tournaments and games. Steven valued humor, education, and always encouraged others to make the world a better place.  He was a parishioner of the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine and could be best described as a hardworking family man. 

Steven is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Jessica Soto of Freehold Township;  teenage daughters, Kendall Soto and Lauren Soto; parents, Felipe and Norma Soto of Paterson; sister, Denice Soto and her sons, Owen Werner and Jayden McNamee of Pequannock; tias, Ramona Soto, Carmen Marcano, and Olga Rivera and her husband, Marcelino; uncles, David Soto and his wife, Cecilia, and Ricky Soto and his wife, Olga; mother-in-law, Paz DiAntonio; sisters-in-law, Jocelyn DeMoura and her husband, Tony, Bonnie Wright, Nancy Keller, and Cynthia Britt and her husband, Larry; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.  For the safety of the public and our staff, we are asking everyone to help us adhere to the CDC guidelines. Facemasks will be required. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:00 AM Funeral Mass on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township.  Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Soto Family via Meal Train. For information, directions or to leave condolence messages for the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.