Pauline Sottile Obituary

With so many memories of Aunt Pauine, I could write volumes, but one episode stands out. At the first Spoleto Festival, I took her and Aunt Victoria to one of the chamber music concerts at the Dock Street Theater. Aunt Pauline was a bit concerned that she wasn't going to 'get it'. I advised her not to worry about what she didn't 'get', but to just enjoy what she did get, and it would only get better. Teacher that she was, she knew that learning never stops. Every time I saw her after that, she told me that she never forgot that little tip, and it had made a difference.
The last time I saw her was in Georgetown at Torie's wedding, time melted away, and we caught up, re-connected, and tied up so many loose ends. What a blessing to be be able to say goodbye and give love to this lady who meant so much to me. She truly was lit from within. She stays with me every day.

May Pauline receive a very beautiful heavenly reward! In the late 80's and early 90's I was stationed in Charleston and so got to know Pauline very well. She was always a very dear friend to me and to our community. My prayers are with you as you mourn her passing.

Ms Sottile was my second grade teacher too at the cathedral. 1967. Although we moved away the following year I never forgot her. She was the kindest lady. She and sister Veronica made you feel special.

Mrs. Sottile was such a lovely lady. I remember her years ago at Cathedral School and later on in life she was a faithful customer of Rumph's Auto Service. We thought the world of her, may she rest in peace. Linda and Wilson (Giggy) Rumph.

Pauline was and extraordinary lady with an extraordinary family, both of these an inspiration to so many. Hank and I will miss her enthusiasm about life and her lovely smile. We extend thoughts and prayers to the family.

To All of Pauline's Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and the promise of my prayers for her soul and for your comfort. May her lovely smile, her hospitality and generosity and her love for God and for all be her greatest legacy to live and to cherish. I remember her fondly for being at our side whenever we needed assistance when I was stationed in Charleston in the 1990's.
Blessings! sister Mary Peter Martin, FSP Daughters of St. Paul, Boston

Vince and Mary it is with a sad heart that I learn of your mothers passing. I have good memories of your parents when they lived on Charlotte St.

Dear Vince, Sharon & family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother.
Sincerely,
The Katsanevakis Family

Vince and Mary,
You have been in my thoughts along with so many wonderful memories of sweet Sitty. I cherish my visits with her downtown and at the beach. She was always such an inspiration and encouragement to me. You had a one of a kind mother. Know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish that I could have been there for the celebration of her life but am out of town.
Love always,
Allie

Vincent and the entire family - we are so sad to hear of Pauline's passing. She was the dearest friend to our mother Pat "Patsy" Prominski. She was always the light of the party and made everyone feel so special. The stories she told were captivating. So many fond memories of Pauline - she lived a blessed and beautiful life and raised a grand family, and some pretty happy turtles too. She was so proud of her family and was such a lovely lady. Sending love and prayers to the entire family,
Nancy Prominski
Patsy Promiski's oldest daughter

Dear Vince, Mary and your entire family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time.Thank you for coming to my Mom's funeral Mass. Memories come back to Cathedral and years growing up.I know our Moms are with a great group in heaven.
Love always,
Barbara and Tommy Pattillo
Jane Stretch
Carole and Dennis Darling
Pat and Rick Johnson
Ed and Pam Pattillo

Dear Vince, Mary and all the family,
My prayers and sympathy are with you. It was many many years ago at Cathedral School that your Mom became dear to me. And I continued to see her from time to time over the following years. She was dear to many many people. I know you will miss her.
Bless you all ...

Love and prayers

Dearest Mary, Vince and family, it is with the highest regard and respect Ray and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We loved your mom..she truly was the life of the party! Her laughter was so contagious, she lit up the room. She lived her life to the fullest! And she will continue to shine down on you all from heaven. God bless you all and rest in peace Sitty!

As a volunteer at Hollings, it was always a joy to greet Mrs. Sottile and her children. Her sense of humor and liveliness lit up the place wherever she went.

To the Family, your Mom was my third grade teacher at Courtney School. I remember her kindness she showed to me as a small child and she has always been in my heart and mind as someone who cared about and loved her students. I am forever grateful to have had her in my life for a small but positive time. God Bless.

I am so sorry to hear this. Sitty you will be missed by so many! Prayers and love to the entire family.

Miss Pauline taught all of us 2nd grade at Cathedral school. We are so blessed to have had her guidance as children. She had a heart of gold and the purest soul I have ever known.I will miss her but I know she will get her true reward in Heaven. Her heavenly salvation was always first and foremost in her life.She raised 2 wonderful children and she raised everybody's children she taught in Charleston. Memories of enjoying sweet tea and special treats from Stella's kitchen at Montague & Ashley during special quiet times (while she graded papers) in the afternoon listening to the radio waiting on Mr. Vincent to come home.Now it is her turn to go home to Mr. Vincent. Love you with all my heart! Martha Brouthers

Dear Mary and Vincent,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your wonderful Mother. She was such a special lady, so generous and giving and I was the lucky recipient of that generosity while in school many years ago. I will never forget it and cherish the memories of have of your Mom and your Dad. And of course babysitting the two of you. Your family has my love always and prayers.

Sandra Joseph Cornelius

Dear Vincent and Mary, I am so sorry to read this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. My fondest memory is eating your mothers spaghetti. from an old friend from Charlotte St

Sorry to see this news, while I am in FLORIDA, Pauline was a sweet, wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.

I'm so sorry to hear of the your loss of your dear mother. Your whole family is in my thoughts, prayers and heart right now.

Mrs. Sottile will always be remembered for her Civic leadership in Harleston Village and the larger Catholic community. She was so proud of her family and loved to update her extended neighbors every chance she could. I am glad to have had her help during my time as zoning vice president and president of Harleston Village. She will always be the lady on the corner who enjoyed people.

Sitty, nothing but love and fond memories that I will always have of you. Thank you for taking me in and treating me as one of your own. You were a major contributor to my accomplishment of being a Citadel Graduate. Blessings to you and your entire family.

Pauline was a light to all, full of joy and laughter, a real anchor to our neighborhood. We know that after such a life of practicing her faith, she will be active in heaven, continuing to serve her Master. Our love, prayers and condolences go out to you, her family.

Mrs. Sottile made my day calling me over to chat on the porch. "you're in such a hurry!" she said, and I sat and listened instead. I am so glad I did. She will be remembered with joy as someone who loved others and gave of herself daily. She was a rarity and a beautiful example.

Aunt Leenie,
You were always smiling and welcoming. Whether with a pot of boiled crabs or a big, warm hug and a 'HEY HEY!'--you were always there for the family. We love you. Though you have gone to a better place, we miss you. Thank you for all you did for the family, the Church, and our community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

My prayers & sympathy, dear Vince & Mary!
Your mother was an amazing & wonderful lady...as you know.
I loved working with her many years ago when your were so small - & I continued to see her on occasion throughout the many years. She was dear to so many people! Thinking of you -

To my wonderful Mother - Sitty, Pauline Joseph Sottile. In life we are blessed to have such great women of untold spiritual leadership, character and loyalty of the kind we all observed in Sitty everyday.
Rest in peace Siitty with your great husband Vincent and all those wonderful angels you kept by my side during combat, peace time and everyday of my life with Mary and our family. Semper fidelis, your Marine son, Michael

Aunt Pauline was lit from within. She radiated joy to everyone she met. She did not know how to be unhappy. There is nothing to do but to celebrated her life, which was so well lived. Aunt Pauline, you will live on in me forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sitty was an amazing woman and what a honor it was to get to know her and her amazing family. She was an inspiration to many and I will cherish my memories of being her and her words of wisdom. Rest in peace Sitty.