Frank Antone Soares, Sr., known lovingly as "Poppie" to countless friends and family members, passed away peacefully at his home in Leesburg, Virginia on Friday, October 25, 2024. He was 93 years old.

Born on May 22, 1931, in Falmouth, Massachusetts to Antone P. Soares and Dominga Soares (née Monteiro), Frank lived a life defined by hard work, dedication to family, and an extraordinary capacity to welcome people from all walks of life into his heart.

A proud veteran, Frank received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1953. His career as a master concrete mason and foreman included running his own company for many years and working for the Town of Herndon from 1982 until his retirement in 1996. Even after retirement, he continued to work as a concrete mason, mentoring younger tradesmen and sharing his expertise.

Frank was a member of Chantilly Baptist Church and served as a Prince Hall Mason. He was an avid sports enthusiast who followed Washington area teams with passion, particularly enjoying the Commanders, Nationals, and Capitals. His Sunday mornings were often spent with a newspaper puzzle, and he treasured time spent fishing, taking road trips with his dear friend and nephew, Chet "Woody" Coates, and hanging out with Willie Snow, among other friends.

Frank was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gladys Coates Soares. His legacy of love continues through his large and loving family, including his children: Darlene (Ray) Amado, Ralph (Cheryl) Amado, Karen Pulido, LuAnn (Alberto) Santos Silva, Francine Abbott, Frank (Suzanne) Soares, and Jay (Ingrid) Soares; his stepchildren Jaqueline Berry and William (Doris) Smith; the grandchildren he raised, Troy Allen and Dr. Terry Allen; and a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and chosen family members.