Obituary of Anthony Soto

Anthony ''Tony'' Soto, 50, of Edison, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at his home. Mr. Soto was born in Perth Amboy and had lived in Edison for many years. He was employed as a security officer for Universal Protection Service, LLC. Tony was a dedicated martial artist and was a fifth degree black belt. He was an avid NY Yankee fan and loved animals of all kinds, especially goldfish. He had a genuine love for his family and was a kind and caring man. He was predeceased by his mother Virginia (Paone) Soto in 2012 and his father Felix Soto in 2013. He was also predeceased by several aunts and uncles, including, most recently, his aunt Angelina Hurd who passed away in August of this year. Surviving are his two sisters: Rita Esten of Fords, and Adelina S. Thomas and husband Sean of California, his niece Carly and two nephews Angelo and Jason and wife Jennifer, three great nieces, one great nephew and his girlfriend of over thirty years, Donna Kulbacki. Private funeral services were held under the direction of the Mitruska Funeral Home, 531 New Brunswick Ave., Fords. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.