John J. Soos, retired state trooper
John J. Soos, 83, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Beebe Healtcare after a long battle with heart disease. He passed peacefully surrounded by family. He was born in Perth Amboy, N.J., joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation from high school in 1957, and joined the New Jersey State Police in 1962, 60th class. He is also a graduate of the College of New Jersey, where he received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He retired as a lieutenant in 1988. After John’s retirement from New Jersey State Police, he began a second career and founded Soos Radon & Electric Inc., a radon mitigation company that is successfully functioning as a second-generation family business. He and his wife Cheryl retired to Lewes.
He is predeceased by his father, John J. Soos Sr.; his mother, Stacia Soos; and his brothers, Robert Soos and Eugene Soos. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his brother, James Soos; and a sister, Patricia Baldy. He has two sons, John III (wife Larissa) and Thomas (partner Corey); and a daughter, Jennifer Lebron (husband Sam); and five grandchildren, Brett Soos, Kayla Soos, Braden Soos, Samuel Lebron and Sophie Lebron.
His family was an important part of his life. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all. John also enjoyed shooting sporting clays and often entered competitive events.
To honor John’s wishes, he has been cremated, and will not have a memorial service but will have a celebration of life dinner with immediate family members.
In memory of John, if you wish, make a donation to a charity of choice in his name.
Online condolences can be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
