Mr. Harry Frederick Soules Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Harry Frederick Soules Jr., age 78, whose gentle humanity and loving heart shaped our lives in countless ways. After years of fighting his relentless illness with courage and grace, he peacefully entered eternal rest on the evening of February 2, 2026, with his family at his side. A lifelong Berkshire County resident, Harry graduated from Mount Greylock Regional High School in 1965 and joined the United States Navy. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged after suffering a traumatic injury, spending a year in a Naval hospital in Texas. Missing home, he moved back to Pittsfield and met his future wife, JoAnne Ciliberti that July. They were engaged by August, and Harry went on to earn his Associates Degree in electronics from Berkshire Community College. Harry began washing cars at Flynn Volkswagen in Pittsfield as a high school student. After graduating from BCC, he passed on an acceptance to Purdue University to return to Flynn’s. He would work there his entire life, as a mechanic, a salesman, and finally in the role of finance manager. Known for his honesty and kind nature, his customers became loyal friends who continued to seek his advice on cars for a decade after his health forced an early retirement. The Flynns were family to Harry, and always held a special place in his heart. Harry lived the majority of his life on Wellesley Park, where he forged lifelong friendships with his neighbors. Known affectionately as Papi, he loved his country, the Red Sox, Tom Brady, and vacations to Disney World. He led an honorable life and enjoyed simple pleasures. He loved people and cherished his pets. His greatest joy was his family. Harry is survived by his faithful wife of 55 years, JoAnne Soules, his daughter Amy (Kevin) Higgins, son John (Holly Capitanio) Soules, his beloved grandchildren Layla Marie, Tessa Marie, Harry Jude and Jack Gerard, and his dog Rudy, the last in a long line of rescue animals. He is predeceased by his parents, Rita Cain and Harry Soules Sr., his stepfather Earl Cain, and his in-laws Teresa and Battista Ciliberti. He also leaves behind his sister Kelly Dewey, and his brother Michael Soules, his brother-in-law John (Katie) Ciliberti, and his sisters-in-law Teresa (Steven) Peaslee and Linda Ciliberti. His family is grateful for the care and kindness he received at Craneville Place of Dalton and especially for the nurses and staff who worked tirelessly to provide him comfort in his final days. Funeral Notice: Calling hours for Harry will be Monday, February 9, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11am at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Brian McGrath, Pastor of St. Agnes Church. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Harry’s name to The Danny Boy Adoption Fund for senior animals, in care of Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Harry Frederick Soules Jr.

October 22, 1947 - February 2, 2026