Steven Sobczynski

Steven Sobczynski, 60, passed away June 30 at Advent Health Hospital in Daytona Beach Hospital with his beloved Mary at his side. He courageously fought a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the son of loving mother Gladys Sobczynski and the late Stefan Sobczynski. He leaves his brother John Sobczynski of Wethersfield, his sister Sophie Stevens and her husband Philip Gaucher of Avon. He was predeceased by his brother Walter Sobczynski. He leaves the love of his life Mary Rondini and her son Anthony Rondini. Steve grew up in Wethersfield, graduating Wethersfield High School in 1979. He continued his education at A. I. Prince Technical School. He worked at McKesson Corp. for 34 years, starting his career there part-time in High School. He retired in 2018 as the Distribution Facilities Manager of the 105 person McKesson plant in Rocky Hill, CT. Steve relocated to Florida in 2019 and made his home in Port Orange with Mary. Steve loved going to the races and events at the Daytona International Speedway. He loved doing beach drives and picnics on Daytona's "World's Most Famous Beach". He was a lifelong Harley Davidson collector, having had several bikes, enjoying riding adventures on country roads. He'll be remembered as a tough, big-hearted man who loved to laugh making him everyone's friend. He especially enjoyed hosting many gatherings at the "Spot". He leaves a contingent of friends who will miss him dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held August 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at The Farm Carter Hill, 86 E Hampton Rd, Marlborough CT. Contributions in Steve's memory can be made to S.S. Cyril & Methodius Church (63 Popieluszko Court, Hartford, CT) or woundedwarriors.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Dale Woodward Funeral Home in Daytona Beach, Florida. To extend online condolences, or share a memory, please visit dalewoodwardfuneralhomes.com.