Lawrence "Larry" Sobek

Peacefully passed on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the age of 86, with his loving family at his side.  Larry was the loving and devoted husband of Helena (Cortazzo) for 61 years.  Larry was the son of the late Albert Sobek and Margaret (Toth), stepson of Rosalie (Franks) Sobek.  Beloved brother of Dolores Krisher, brother-in-law to Lois Cortazzo and the late Pat Cortazzo and late Margaret Ily. 

Devoted father to his children, Larry Jr. (Daria), Elaine (late Kenny) Zucarelli, Timmy (Stacey) and Cynthia (Tom) Bowman.  Loving Pap to his Grandchildren, Larry III, Ryan, Andy, Seth, Daria, Leanna, Dominic, Natalie, and Sofia. And Great Grandchildren Sebastian, Jake, and Emma.
 
Larry worked for United Airlines as a reservationist for 35 years.  He worked in Pittsburgh then the office transferred to Cleveland where he commuted every weekend back and forth to Pittsburgh.  He then was transferred to Virginia and retired from the airline. He realized that he was too young to retire and began his employment with Alfieri Funeral Home.  He was a dedicated employee and loved comforting many families in their difficult times for 18 years. Larry was a proud US Navy Veteran. A lifelong member of the Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department. He served on the board of the East Boros Hall of Fame. He is a lifetime member of St. Aloysuis now known as St. Joseph the Worker Parish.  He is a graduate of Rankin High School and Wilmerding resident for over 61 years.
 
As a father and grandfather, he demonstrated strength and courage and the value of working hard in all that he did.  Larry loved life.  He enjoyed holidays, parties and all celebrations with his family and friends. He loved dancing with Helena at weddings doing the jitterbug.  And Sundays were sacred for church and the Steelers. He will be deeply missed.
 
The Family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to Gallagher Home Healthcare, Promedica Hospice, and the Point Pleasant Staff for providing such wonderful care and support.
 
Friends and Family will be received from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Wilmerding. Larry will be laid to rest with Military Honors at New St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, North Versailles.  Please visit us at Alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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