Dennis Michael Soroka, 38, of Largo, FL, passed away on April 10, 2015, at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. He was a native Floridian born in Clearwater, FL, and graduated from Largo High School.
He served his country in the US Navy as an Airman (E-3) and his final duty station was the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Nimitz class aircraft carrier. Following his service time, Dennis became a mechanic working on industrial machinery. A co-worker described him as a great co-worker and a hilarious guy who had a great work ethic.
As a kid, Dennis loved to take tings apart and put them back together like an engineer would. He loved going to water parks, riding the rollercoaster and going to amusement parks. He enjoyed fireworks, bb guns, sling shots, water balloons, mini bike and go carts. Dennis had a love for music and concerts and liked many varieties of music, with rock and roll being the best. He also had a real passion for old cars and motorcycles.
Dennis was always the funniest, most honest and gentle person around. Everyone who came in contact with him always loved him. He was the type of person that would give the shirt off of his back or all of the money in his pocket to help a friend. He was involved with anything that was spontaneous, adventurous or mind blowing. Friends found him to be a role model making the world a better place through kindness, compassion and generosity.
He loved his wife, kids and family so much. Here are some of the many comments they have about him.
Jamie – Wife: I had the pleasure of being with him for 8 years and knowing him for 20 years. He actually had a crush on me in middle/high school but was too shy to ask me out. He always told me he is so happy he finally got the courage to ask me out and regretted he did not do it back in high school because then we would have had all those extra years. He would always tell me we had 50+ years together and we would grow old and wrinkly together. We were truly happy for every day and grateful for all our blessings. He was the greatest man I know. We thank you for putting together this obituary for him. Thank you.
I could not have asked for a better love of my life. I was looking forward to the next 50+ years together. Whenever I was stressed or dealing with a lot, he would always make my day better and help out as much as he could to make my life easier. I will never find another man like him. He was definitely one of a kind. He was the best husband anyone could ask for. And he was all mine. I was very blessed to get to marry the man of my dreams.
Cassie – Daughter: He was 100% my loving caring dad and I couldn’t ever asked for a better dad to teach me so much about life. I loved him no matter how mad or weird he was. At least now he won’t scare all my boyfriends out of the house. I love and miss him so much and I know he is watching over me and all my family.
Adam – Brother: I had the pleasure to have him as a classmate, a friend, and, best of all, a brother. There can only be one Dennis Soroka.
Gina – Sister in Law: He was the nicest guy you would ever meet, making all who met him feel liked. He never cut corners in life, he gave his all. He was the best husband, team mate and best friend to his wife and by far the most amazing father for his girls. I will miss his positive and silly personality.
Jessica – Sister in Law: He was always there for me to help watch the kids when I needed. No matter what time it was, he was there. The best man I could ever have as a brother.
Dylan – Nephew: He was a great uncle and almost another father, always someone to talk to and trade stories with.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Jamie; daughters, Cassie and Simone; parents, Dennis and Nancy; and sister, Katie.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at the Seminole Assembly of God Church located at 10600 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33778. A public viewing will start at 5:00PM and be followed by the Funeral Service at 6:00PM. Military Honors will be conducted following the Funeral Service.
UPDATE: Dennis’ urn will be interred at Bay Pines National Cemetery on November 22nd, 2019 at 2:00pm. The US Navy will perform military honors and render a final farewell to their shipmate at that time. His final resting place will be next to his father, Dennis Andrew Soroka, who passed away on September 13, 2019.
My Mother (Dennis’ Grandma) and I (his Uncle)loved him greatly. We will miss him so much. He was a great grandson and when he came to visit. He always gave me a big hug and kiss. As his uncle he was always fun loving and always had some story to tell. He liked my cars and I always enjoyed talking with him. He and our Steven would like to fish in the lake by our house.As an Uncle I took Steven and him to Sea World and we had a great time. So many memories.
Rest In Peace Stubbs.
Dennis. I still feel your energy in my life, and i see it in my loved one’s eyes. Your love and friendship has been far spread, as well as widely enjoyed by those who had the absolute honor and the unquestionable privilege to know you. You touched a great many people with an energy that cannot be properly explained or described. Everyone you met, you treated them with the utmost respect and dignity. You always filled the room with comfort and happiness, humor and love. I remember how you tried to relate to myself and others, and help them in any way you could. You are, (NOT WAS) the single nicest and most selfless person i will ever meet; and we miss you more than words could ever express. Your energy and memory will never fade. I would like to speak for myself, as well as the great number of individuals who know you; and say THANK YOU! Thank you Dennis Soroka, for the awesome privilege and utter joy of knowing you! For the years of cheer and happiness that you brought to our lives! We will not allow ourselves to be blanketed by the darkness of grief. Rather, we shall celebrate your most altruistic life! We love you Dennis!
My heart is heavy to write this as it means I will never again laugh with my buddy.
I will always have fond memories of Dennis making jokes and keeping a smile on my face. He loved candy canes and ate every single one off my Christmas tree the first time I met him, he went with me to pick out a new mattress and we laughed as we tried them all out. He ate me out of house and home when he lived with me and I always made sure he had frozen waffles and lunch meat.
When I was sanding my feet with sand paper he went to his tool box and got out the Dremel, he always had a genius way that was better. To my sons he was the “game master”. He always made time to play with the boys and they adored him. I adored him. Rest easy my friend as you will never be forgotten.
Dennis,
I want you to know I enjoyed the few years we had to reconnect after high school. I promise you with all my heart I will look after Jamie and the girls the best I can for you. The world has truly lost one of the greatest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
With All My Love
Melonnie
I served in the Navy with Dennis, though we didn’t keep in touch. I’ll always have fond memories of that time, and remember him well. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP.
Dennis was definitely a cool guy to work with. Hard working and wouldn’t give up till it was right. He will truly be missed at formulated solutions.
I worked with Dennis at Formulated and have to say he was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. He was kind, funny, and always pleasant. When he was having trouble with a machine he would not stop until he figured it out. I remember when he first came there, we had a long conversation one day while we were working and he told me a couple of funny stories and he was always talking about his family. We have suffered a huge loss, as has his family and close friends. We will all miss him very much and we will never forget him.
Stubba,will never forget the first time we met.After I left you asked you mother “mom how old is that guy”?We shared so much in common with the music we liked,the gear head talk and the light hearted joking around.You were not only my stepson,you were my friend.I will never forget you and I hope you find enternal happiness.Peace!
Loved, Son. We are really missing you. We shared together these precious Sunday moments as a family when you came with Cassie and Simone early in the morning and you looked still sleeping. This was a wonderful time, you shared some stories and now these moments are unforgettable in our memories. So, this is not a goodbye because we hope to see you in the streets of Gold and crystal sea that God has been prepared for us. Rev 21:18
So sorry to read about this.I knew Dennis when he was a baby.He turned out to be awesome!!!
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papa
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