Teofilo (Kero) Soto, also known as Chico, a 57 year resident of Pleasantville entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31st, 2020. He courageously lost his battle with kidney disease. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico in 1942, at the age of 20 he came to Pleasantville, New York where he met the love of his life, Antonia Hernandez to whom he was married to for 52 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Antonia, their children: Wanda-Soto DeJesus (Carlos) of Pleasantville, Wilson Soto (Amy) of Somers and Orlando Soto (Carmen) of Montrose and his 7 adoring grandchildren- Carlos Miguel, Gabriella, Christian, Zachary, Sebastian, Olivia and Natalia. He was predeceased by his parents Lino and Salvadora and his foster mother Carmen Padro Toledo. He leaves many who mourn his passing, including his loving siblings: Gloria Soto, Teresa Soto, Pablo Soto, Rafael Soto, and Isabel Laboy all of Puerto Rico, Adelina Torres of Newark, NJ. He was predeceased by his sister Lucrecia (Lucy) Aviles of Ossining who graciously extended his beautiful life by 30 years by donating her kidney. Kero was a gentle, loving soul who held all his family and friends very close to his heart. He was an avid Yankee fan and a jokester who could fill any room with laughter. He was a devoted husband and father and an affectionate grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend.
He will be dearly missed by all. A private service will take place Wednesday at Beecher Flooks with burial at All Souls Cemetery in Pleasantville."