EAST FISHKILL - Daniel W. Sobenko, 72, an area resident since 1969 and formerly of Manhattan, died peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024.

Born in Manhattan on January 13, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Justyna (Orlowska) Sobenko. Dan graduated with his bachelor's degree from Marist College. He was employed as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service in Wappingers Falls for 14 years. He was also the owner and operator of Charel's Liquors in LaGrangeville for 30 years.

On September 20, 1980 at St. Denis Church in Hopewell Junction, Dan married the love of his life, Mary "Margie" Phillips who survives at home. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Stephen and Katherine Sobenko, Jessica and Azim Abdabhai, and Adam and Amber Sobenko; his grandchildren, Deckard, Emily, Theodore and Henry; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Dan was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction. He had been a member of Hopewell Hose Company #1; a third degree member of St. Mary's Council #4065, Knights of Columbus; and a fourth degree member of St. John Paul II Assembly #2917.

Dan was an avid soccer and hockey fan and loved watching his favorite teams; Barcelona and the Rangers. He also loved watching and coaching his kids in soccer for the East Fishkill Youth Soccer Club.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-6pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 11:30am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment in St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Team Gleason, Hospice of the Hudson Valley or St. Columba Church.