Alex Botkin
October 16, 1948 - March 24, 2025

ALEX BOTKIN: Was born on October 16, 1948 in a refugee camp in Hohenfels, Germany, the only child of Nada and George Botkin. He and his parents came to the United States in 1949 and first settled in North Carolina, later moving to New York, and then finally moved to Pittsburgh when he was 13, where he lived the rest of his life. Alex is survived by his high school sweetheart, Mimi Botkin, his two daughters, Ellen Botkin (Ben Chloros) and Kira Harris (Todd Harris), and his grandchildren Elijah, Nicholas, and Aurelia. Alex was incredible at building, fixing, and creating and later in life became a skilled woodworker and built an entire studio in his garage that he shared with friends old and new. Alex peacefully passed away at home with his family around him on March 24, 2025. He is dearly loved and is deeply missed by all who knew him. Services at Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Squirrel Hill on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1 PM. Visitation one and one half hour prior to service at Temple (11:30 AM - 1 PM). Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. Shiva services will be held at Schenley Gardens on Thursday, March 27 and Saturday, March 29 at 7 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 www.helloneighbor.io/donate. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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Alex was our charming, creative, and the Cordova Road neighbor with the insightful wit. Neighborhoods need a glue to keep them together and Alex was ours – and he was our friend. Our condolences go out to the entire Botkin family --Mimi, Kira and Ellen. Dolores and David Avner

By Dolores and David Avner - March 28, 2025

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I never met Alex in person. I was in charge of creating a web site for our 1964 Peabody High School fifty-year reunion. I knew virtually nothing about web site development. Someone, I don't remember who, told me to contact Alex because he was knowledgeable about such things. We did connect and despite the fact that we were a school year apart, Alex became my go-to web site maven. His help in getting our web site up and running was invaluable. I will be forever grateful for his generosity of time and his always patient demeanor in guiding me through the process.

By Phil Marcus - March 28, 2025

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You and your family has our deepest sympathy

By Dana Brown - March 27, 2025

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Alex was a wonderful neighbor on Cordova Road. I always enjoyed spending time talking with him and will never forget his sense of humor, big smile, and kindness. The Botkin Family was a pillar of our neighborhood. Our deepest condolences to Mimi, Ellen, and Kira. May Alex rest in peace. Much love from the Fato's (Anna, Miki, Lucy, Sina, Carl, and Lucia)

By Anna Fato and the Fato Family - March 26, 2025

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Alex was a good soul. I enjoyed all conversations with him, before and during his illness. Mimi, I’m here for you. ❤️❤️❤️My sincere condolences to your family.

By Mara Hellman - March 26, 2025

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I am saddened to learn of the passing of this extraordinary man. For some years, he was my consultant while I was at OSHA. His intellect and imagination enabled him to do exceptional work to help OSHA help the public to understand complex health and safety problems and regulations. He was the architect of the Hazard Awareness Advisor. It was and still is an extremely versatile tool to recognize workplace hazards and to advise people on what to do about them. And on top of that, he was a very charming man. I am glad I knew him.

By Edward Stern - March 26, 2025

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so sorry for your loss. you had many many good years together, and i know you will miss him terribly. stay strong!

By Stephanie Brown - March 26, 2025

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GOD bless my fellow traveler on the USS Marine Jumper. He was born 4 days before me in a different DP camp. I guess we are making the final journey separately. RIP Alex

By RAPHAEL MCDEVITT KRALJIC - March 26, 2025

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So sorry for your loss.

By Sandy Davis - March 26, 2025

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Mimi and Family, Our condolences to all of you on the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. I never had the honor of meeting him, but I knew Mimi from my days at the Holocaust Center. May his memory forever be a blessing.

By Samantha Patty Chilton - March 26, 2025

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Mimi - We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May his memory be a blessing.

By Marcy & Harvey Kronzek - March 26, 2025

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