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Gregory Sobotka Obituary

Sobotka, Gregory J.
On Wednesday November 28, 2012 Gregory J. Sobotka, beloved husband of 18 years to Annamarie Petroccia Sobotka passed away suddenly at St. Vincent's Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Joseph and Barbara Dry Sobotka. A lifelong resident, Gregory was born in Bridgeport. A veteran of The U.S. Air Force, having attained the rank of Sargent, he had been stationed at Biloxi Mississippi and Alaska. He was a former officer and worker for PJ Murphy Moving and Storage working alongside his father Joe and brother Chris. For the past two years Greg worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Utopia Home Care. Survivors in addition to his wife and parents are his son Jonathan J. Sobotka of Shelton, daughter Alicia and husband Paul Fanciulli lV of Stratford, two step-children Carmen V. Cisero of Seymour, Theresa Petroccia-McKnight and husband Michael of Ansonia, a brother Christopher Sobotka of Ansonia, two grandchildren Paul V and Giovanni Fanciulli, a special friend Lisa Pacelli, as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Friends are invited to go directly to St. Mark's Church, 520 Wigwam Lane, Stratford on Tuesday December 4th at 10am with a mass of Christian Burial at 11am followed by interment in St. Michael's Cemetery in Stratford. The Commerce Hill Funeral Home 4798 Main Street Bridgeport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences and to light a virtual candle visit us at commercehillfh.com



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Published by Connecticut Post on Dec. 3, 2012.

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Chad Dornon

July 6, 2025

Greg was an Air Force friend of my family. I just a kid when he was around. He was always so nice and such a great person. He had a heart of gold. So sad to see this. Just breaks my heart. God bless him and his family.

December 30, 2012

Gregory our hearts have a section that has completely vanished since you left us and went home to God our Lord Jesus. We will always love you! Only God knows the pain we feel since you've been gone. We miss you with such depth no words can describe it. All our love forever: Mom & Dad.

Bev & John Maley

December 8, 2012

Chris & Family, Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. May blessings of peace and strength be yours. Love, Bev & John Maley

December 5, 2012

To the Sobotka Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Daley Family.

Melissa Casey

December 4, 2012

The Sobotka Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace to you.
Jerry, Melissa, Nolan, Riley and Keegan Casey

The Stockmal Family

December 4, 2012

Dear Ann, Jon, and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You have our deepest sympathy. May God welcome Greg home. And may God give each of you strength in the coming days ahead. God bless.

The Murphy Family

December 4, 2012

Ann and Jon,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

The Novey family

December 4, 2012

Dear Joey, Barbara, Christopher and family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.

December 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless

Bill and Sherry Wison

December 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless

Bill and Sherry Wilson

December 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.

susan benne

December 4, 2012

May God be a source of comfort in the loss. I will surely miss his smiling face on Monday nights. Prayers and love go out to his family.

December 4, 2012

Jo and Barbara,
I cannot even being to express how very sorry I am to hear about Greg's death. It's a complete shock to me since I just spoke with him a few days ago. My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. God bless you.

love,

MaryAnn Chomiak

The Massedge's

December 3, 2012

Our prayers go out to Greg and his family. Also for Barb and Joe. So sorry for your loss. The Massedge's

Lorraine Corbett

December 3, 2012

Sorry for your loss, thinking of your family during this sad time.

Lorraine Corbett

December 3, 2012

So sorry for your loss, thinking of your family during this sad time.

Lorraine Corbett

December 3, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers.
Pete Dennean and family

December 3, 2012

We have missed you and thought of you often since we moved from CT Greg.. and we will continue to miss you and think of you and the great times we had together. My prayers are with you in heaven and with your family as you watch over them from above. Love Meg, Patrick & PJ McIntyre of Louisiana.

December 3, 2012

Barb and Joe,
We are all soooooooo sorry to hear about
Greg.
RIP Greg - The Scianna Family

Rosenberg & Press

December 3, 2012

We send our deelest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Chuck and Barbara Terry

December 3, 2012

Joe,.Barbara,Chris and Gregs Family,We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Theresa Petroccia McKnight

December 3, 2012

Still can't believe it's true.
Rest in Peace Greg. ?

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