Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
May 11, 1970 - Apr 27, 2025
I am broken hearted.I was able to get to know Mark he had a beautiful personality,very funny,love for Horror adored my mother's Golumkis just such a down to earth great person as well as father.He will be missed dearly He always use to say he was a creature of habit every Thursday was Mels.Rest in Peace gone way to soon my friend.
Dana Moynahan
May 31, 2025 | Hadley, MA | Friend
Mara, I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and warm hugs to you and your family and his friends. May you find the strength and courage to get through the grieving process. May he rest in eternal peace. Bernie Marois
Bernie Marois
May 27, 2025
Dear Richie and Joanie, I just learned of Mark's passing and I'm so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to express this terrible feeling. I will keep both of you in my prayers. Love Lori {mel's restaurant)
Lori Angelica
May 17, 2025 | Friend
Mr and Mrs Sobon, I just learned of your loss. I´m so sorry. I spent so much time with Mark between school and sports. He made an impact on everyone he met.
Jim Lewis
May 14, 2025
Mark, i was lucky enough to work with you for the past 14 years. the endless laughter at Max's Tavern with you, myself and Steve. our business relationship turned into a friendship which is very rare in this industry and a friendship i will remember forever. May you rest in peace my good friend. thinking about you always
Brian Peters
May 14, 2025 | Work
My condolences. Mark was a good friend we met in 8th grade. I lived in South Hadley for two years. We became pretty close. We shared a lot of good times. I opened a car lot in South Hadley years later for a few years until I relocated to Florida in 1992. I still reside in Florida.Each time I went back up to visit family we would get together for breakfast and catch up. So sorry for loss. I knew Marks parents and brother. Great job on getting up and talking about the Elephant. You really...
Jonathan Weltman
May 13, 2025 | Friend
Dear Joan and Michael, Jong and I are so very sorry to learn your Mark's passing.
With love,
Matthew and Jong Kim (Atkins on Sundays)
Matthew Kim
May 13, 2025 | Amherst, MA | Friend
Our sincere condolences to The Sobon Family..especially Michael. Arms around all of you during this very sad time. Michael..your eulogy was from your heart and so true..memories of a loving brother. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories of time spent together.
Ann Marie Friedman and Jim Friedman
May 10, 2025 | Other
Mike and Joan, please accept our deepest condolences on Mark´s passing. We know how difficult it is to lose a beloved son. May happy family memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Jeffrey and Marion Grant
May 06, 2025 | Work
It is with great sadness that Michael R. Sobon and Joan M. Sobon announce the passing of their son Mark C. Sobon on April 27th, 2025. Born on May 11th, 1970, Mark spent his life in South Hadley, MA. Mark was a skilled hockey player for the Pioneers League of Springfield during his youth. His mother Joan always eagerly cheered him on from the sidelines with her cowbell. It was during his time on the team that Mark met many of his lifelong friends. Mark attended Western New England College after his graduation from South Hadley High School in 1988. He would go on to work alongside his father at O’Connell Oil Associates where the two enjoyed many years of coffee meetings together. Mark would eventually become Senior Vice President at O’Connell as well as the owner of Bottom Line Oil. Known for his love of good food, Mark enjoyed fine dining. He shared this passion with family and friends through his skillfully crafted home cooked meals and spot-on restaurant recommendations. What he loved the most was cooking alongside his mother and learning many treasured family recipes. You could expect to see Mark donning an apron during the holidays. An adventurous spirit, Mark frequently traveled and found joy in seeing and experiencing the world. He could often be found watching B-rated horror films or “cheesy” true crime television and was a die-hard fan of The Doors. His childlike nature often shone through with his love for magic tricks and his ability to engage in play with his children and grandchildren. Mark would agree that his best accomplishments were his three amazing children: Caralyn Williams, Mara Childs (Max), and Nicholas Sobon. He also leaves behind five grandchildren: Sophia, Noah, Hunter, Finn, and Mila; his brother Michael D. Sobon; uncle John Gaudrault (Theresa); aunt Kristine Fontaine (Raymond); longtime partner Wendy Kelleher; and several cousins, extended family members, friends, and loved ones. Mark is predeceased by his beloved grandparents Raymond and Rose Gaudrault, and Leo and Mary Sobon; uncle James “Jimmy” Gaudrault; and uncle Leon Sobon (Dorothy). He will be missed dearly. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in South Hadley from 9:00-11:00 am with funeral service to directly follow. The burial will take place immediately after at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery (152 Pittroff Ave, South Hadley, MA 01075). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Providence Ministries for the Needy Inc. (51 Hamilton St, Holyoke, MA 01040). The O’Brien Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences, please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
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