Donald J. Soave, 84, of Sandwich, IL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 26, 1931 in Joliet, IL the son of Amel and Josephine Baiardo Soave. He married Mary Jo Prince on January 15, 1955 in Rockdale, IL. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Sandwich, and Yorkville American Legion Post #489. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, with the Army Corp Operator Engineers. Donald was employed at Caterpillar retiring in 1984.
He is survived by his wife Mary, two daughters, Linda Mike Dickerson of Sycamore, IL and Beckey Soave of Knoxville, TN, three sons, Mark Soave of Plainfield, IL, Eric Soave of Sandwich, IL and Rico Diane Carlson Soave of Minooka, IL, eight grandchildren, Anthony, Aleesa, Sarah, Andrew, Shannon, Nick, Nico and Angelo, two brothers, Richard Soave of Florida and Raymond Soave of Joliet, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Lisa Ann Soave, one infant son and one infant sister. Per Donald’s wishes there will be no visitation.
Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 11, 2016 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 340 W. Arnold Rd. Sandwich, IL with Rev. Kevin Butler officiating. Private burial will be in St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Cemetery rural Sandwich. Memorials may be directed to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Sandwich. Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to
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