Paul Michael Soja, Sr.

Paul Michael Soja, Sr., 65, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Berks Heim, Bern Township, after a long and hard, but courageous battle with renal failure.

He was the loving husband of Vicki Anne (Kauffman) Soja, with whom he would’ve celebrated 44 years of marriage on October 14th.

Born September 18, 1957, in Reading, he was a son of the late Andrew Michael and Catharine Eleanor (Hannahoe) Soja.

Paul was a 1975 graduate of Reading High School and Reading-Muhlenberg Vo-Tech’s Carpentry Program.

He was the proud owner and operator of Paul Soja Building and Remodeling and Ajos Design and Construction for a total 28 years, retiring in 2007. Paul was a member of the Berks County Home Builders Association, as well as the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

A proud father and pop pop, his ultimate joy was spending time with family.

Paul was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mt. Penn.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his two children: Beth Anne, wife of Patrick J. Callen of Cumru Township; and Paul M. Soja, Jr. of Muhlenberg Township. Also surviving are his two granddaughters: Riley Callen, age 11; and Avery Callen, age 6.

Paul was preceded in death by his two sisters, Kathleen and Andrea.

At Paul’s request, there will be no funeral, and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Reading is in charge of arrangements. 

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