Family/Spouse: Kerrie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married RECTENWALD, Ellen Margaret [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tonawanda News
November 23, 2012
Alexander B. "Al" Soos
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The Tonawanda News

NORTH TONAWANDA — With his family gathered together for the holiday, Alexander B. "Al" Soos, age 75, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012.

A lifelong resident of North Tonawanda and a graduate of NT High School, he attended the University at Buffalo, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Active in numerous community organizations, he was especially proud to found the Ascension Men's Choir, which he directed for 40 years. With more than 30 years of service, he retired as Chief Operator for the North Tonawanda Water Department. Al and Marie, his wife of 54 years, traveled extensively across Europe and America. Son of the late Alex and Anna Soos.

Beloved husband of Marie (Lang) Soos; dear father of Annette (Stephen) Hodgens, John (Ellen) Soos, Louis Soos, Patrick (Lori) Soos and James Soos. Cherished grandfather of Alexander, Patrick, Mary Kate and Brendan Hodgens; Jack, Laura, Daniel, Matthew, Michael, Benjamin, Nicholas, William, Meghan and Stephen Soos. Brother of Thomas and Lawrence (Linda) Soos.

Friends were received by the family on Friday, November 23rd from 3-7 PM at Brunner Funeral Home (692-3841), 156 Robinson Street, North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Czestochowa on Saturday, November 24th, at 11 AM.

Please visit www.brunnerfuneralhome.com for online condolences. If desired, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

Alexander married LANG, Marie Annette on 2 Aug 1958. Marie (daughter of LANG, Herbert and GAUGHAN, Mary) was born on 16 Aug 1939 in Nutley, NJ; died on 22 Nov 2020 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marie Annette (Lang) Soos of North Tonawanda entered eternal rest November 22, 2020 – the eighth anniversary of the passing of her husband Alexander “Al” Soos. She was born in Nutley, NJ where she lived until moving to Buffalo as a teenager.
Marie met Al in Buffalo at the Madison Avenue Armory where he and her brother were practicing for Drum Corp shows. Throughout their life together they continued to follow the Drum Corp in the company of friends they met during that time.
Married for fifty-four years, they raised five children together. They were active members of their North Tonawanda community including Ascension Church and the Knights of Columbus. She and Al loved to travel, across the country and around the world, with several trips to Europe and many cruises including Alaska and the Caribbean. Their children enjoyed extended visits with them as career and service stations had them living in all parts of the world.
While she loved to travel, time spent sitting on her front porch, looking out at Pine Woods Park, with family, her cat Emma or her neighbor “Aunt” Barb, was also a source of great joy.
Marie is also predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Mary (Gaughan) Lang, her brother Joe Lang, and sister-in-law Marge Lang. She is survived by her children; Annette Hodgens (Stephen), John (Ellen), Louis, Patrick (Lori), James, two special nephews, Tim and Andrew Lang, brother-in-law Larry Soos (Linda), and many other cherished family members.
To her 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, she was simply “G”, one of the best grandma nicknames ever.
Left to cherish her memory are grandchildren: Alex Hodgens (Erika), Patrick Hodgens, Mary Kate Hunt (Joe), Brendan Hodgens (Lindsey), Jack Soos (Kerrie), Laura Ott (Ian), Daniel Soos, Matthew Soos, Michael Soos (Nicole), Benjamin Soos, Nicholas Soos, William Soos, Meghan Policella (Mike), Stephen Soos (Courtney) and great grandchildren Sloane and Perry Hodgens, Madeline Hunt, Avery Ott, and Harrison Soos, with three more great grandchildren to come very soon.
Friends will be received by the family at Wattengel Funeral Home, 533 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda on Tuesday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. Services will be live streamed at ssppchurch.com. Internment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

The family is very grateful for the wonderful care received at Niagara Hospice House. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to niagarahospice.org so this wonderful ministry can continue to serve loved ones in need.


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RECKTENWALD - Richard C. July 6, 2019. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Zimmermann) Recktenwald; father of Richard Jr. (Mary Alice Browne), William (Catherine) Recktenwald, Ellen (John) Soos, Mary Carol (David) Girdlestone and Maureen (Kevin) Martin; grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of one; brother of Mary Ellen (late Donald) Harsch, late Dr. Donald (Mari Ann), late Fred (Doris) and the late John Recktenwald; survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will be present on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the PERNA, DENGLER, Roberts funeral home, 1671 Maple Rd. Family and friends are asked to assemble for a Mass of Christan Burial, celebrated from St. Leo the Great Church on Wednesday at 9:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's name may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room. Online condolences may be offered at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Richard + ZIMMERMANN, Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married JAZDZYK, Anna Francis on 2 Feb 1937 in North Tonawanda, NY. Anna was born on 25 Jul 1916 in Medina, NY; died on 9 Oct 2006 in North Tonawanda, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From Buffalo News - 10/11/2006

SOOS - Anna F., restaurant/bar co-founder
10/11/2006

NORTH TONAWANDA - Anna F. Soos, mother of Mayor Lawrence V. Soos, active in Democratic politics and founder of a restaurant/tavern with her husband, died Monday in North Gate Manor after a long illness. She was 90.

Born Anna Jazdzyk in Medina, she founded Soos' Grill on Niagara Street in 1957 with her husband, Alex. They later relocated to Oliver Street. The 49-year-old family business, now known as Soos' Oliver Street
Cafe, is operated by the mayor and his wife, Linda.

Active in local and state politics, she was a former delegate to the New York State Democratic Convention. She also was past chairwoman of the North Tonawanda Ladies Democratic Committee.

She served three terms as president of the Women's Auxiliary of Stephen Sikora Post 1322, American Legion.

From Brunner Funeral Home Site:



Soos, Anna F. (nee Jazdzyk) 90, of North Tonawanda on Monday (October 9 2006) at North Gate Manor after a long illness. Anna was a member of Ascension R.C. Church. She was a three term Past President of the Pallottine Fathers Ladies Aid Society. Anna volunteered at the Altar Society of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church and was a member of the Shoe-String Club. She also served on the DeGraff Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and the Live Hose Auxiliary. She served three terms as President of the Stephen Sikora Post 1322 Women’s Auxiliary. Anna was active in local and New York State Politics. She was Past Chair of the North Tonawanda Ladies Democratic Committee and served as a Delegate to the New York State Democratic Convention. Anna along with her husband, the late Alex Soos, owned and operated Soos’ Grill on Niagara Street from 1957 in Tonawanda. They later moved to its present location at 300 Oliver Street in North Tonawanda. The restaurant is now known as Soos’ Oliver Street Café. The restaurant has been in business for 49 years. Anna and Alex were married in February 1937 at O.L.C. Parish. Anna is the sister of the late Marion Jazdzyk, Pauline Sliowski, Gene Syposs-Jankowski, Joseph Jazdzyk and Henry Jazdzyk.

Beloved mother of Alexander (Marie) Soos,. of North Tonawanda, Thomas (Irene Whelan) Soos of Texas and the Honorable Mayor Lawrence (Linda) Soos of North Tonawanda. Dear sister of Frances (the late Frank) Kolek and Jane (the late Joe) Wrazin both of North Tonawanda. Loving grandmother of eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Friends received by the family on Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Brunner Funeral Home, (692-3841) 156 Robinson St., North Tonawanda where services will be held on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Ascension R.C. Church. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made in Anna’s name to the charity of your choice.


Her husband of 57 years died in 1994.

Survivors include two other sons, Alexander and Thomas, and two sisters, Frances Kolek and Jane Wrazin.

Prayers will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday in Brunner Funeral Home, 156 Robinson St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in Ascension Catholic Church, 168 Robinson St.

Herbert + GAUGHAN, Mary. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]