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Michael Sobotkin, 83, of New Fairfield died peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was the loving husband of Stephanie (Madoff) Sobotkin.
Mr. Sobotkin was born on January 7, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY; a son of the late Philip and Myrna (Kimmel) Sobotkin.
Mr. Sobotkin is survived by his wife of 55 years Stephanie, as well as his daughter Amy Sobotkin Gare, son-in-law Marc Gare and granddaughter, Lindsay Gare.
Funeral services and interment will take place privately. Shiva will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025; for more information please contact Amy Sobotkin Gare at (203) 939-8948. Contributions in Mr. Sobotkin's memory may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, Danbury is in care of arrangements.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Web: http://www.stjude.org
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island NY 10306
Web: http://www.t2t.org