Roll Call Tribute

Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 26, 2014

Melvin Sondock
Melvin A. (Soupy) Sondock, native Houstonian, retired piano entrepreneur, and avid sportsman, died peacefully in the presence of his family on October 25, 2014. 
A fighter pilot in World War II, Mr. Sondock was for many years the proprietor of the Brook Mays Music Company. When he wasn't running the business, he brought a no-nonsense approach to boards of directors for the temple, area banks and businesses, and a range of charitable organizations. 
But Soupy is perhaps best known for his many leisurely pursuits, including countless weekends spent fishing in Galveston. He was a club golf champ, a softball MVP, an accomplished hunter, a bridge aficionado, and a loyal Aggies fan. When he wasn't piloting his boat, he was crisscrossing the country on his Harley. He and his high-school sweetheart, Ruby Kless Sondock, his wife of more than seventy years, traveled the world, visiting every continent and seemingly every country on their frequent jaunts abroad. 
Soupy was pre-deceased by his parents, Joe and Mollie Sondock; his brother Filmore; his son-in-law Howard Marcus, and two grandchildren Jason and David Marcus.
In addition to his wife Ruby, Soupy is survived by two daughters, Marcia Cohen (Michael) and Sandy Marcus (Stan Poladsky); four grandchildren, Todd Marcus, Matthew Marcus, Josh Cohen, and Jamie Lipsitz; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Cohen. 
Soupy loved gadgets, animals, chocolate, and Jack Daniels. He will be remembered for his quick wit and omnipresent smile. 
A funeral service will be held at Emanu El Cemetery, Kagan-Rudy Chapel, 8341 Bissonnet on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Melvin's memory to Jason and David Playground at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005.



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