Henry C. Soboloski Jr. “Henny” passed away peacefully on December 5, 2019 at the age of 78. He is the devoted father of Henry C. III and stepfather of Linda Thoma. Loving Pop Pop of Hunter. Dear brother of Walter, Christina Statchuk (Edward), Joanne Lanard (Robert), and the late Margaret “Peggy” Kobialka (Victor). Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Henny was born to the late Henry and Josephine (née Wolf). He was raised in the Flat Iron section of Philadelphia in St. Anne parish. He attended school there and later North Catholic High School for a time. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked for many years as a bartender in both Philadelphia and Las Vegas and was a bar owner in Fishtown. He loved to play pool and have good times with his friends. He will always be remembered for being a good friend, as he touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will also be remembered for his radiant smile and his beautiful blue eyes. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Wednesday December 11, 2019 beginning at 7pm in the Hubert M. McBride Funeral Home 2357 East Cumberland Street Philadelphia PA 19125. Funeral service and words of remembrance 8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family respects and appreciates any donations towards his final expenses.
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