Alex Botkin Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Alex Botkin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Alex left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alex Botkin to show support.

Though Alex has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Nada Botkin and George Botkin; his significant other Mimi Botkin; his daughters, Ellen Botkin (Ben Chloros) and Kira Harris (Todd Harris); and his grandchildren, Elijah, Nicholas and Aurelia.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Temple Sinai (5505 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217). A funeral service was held on Thursday, March 27th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A shiva was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you kindly contribute to Hello Neighbor, a Pittsburgh-based organization dedicated to supporting refugee and immigrant family resettlement. Donate at http://www.helloneighbor.io.