Joseph (Joe) John Sabotin, 76, of Longboat Key, Florida passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2021.

Born December 17, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana he was the son of the late Joe and Donna ( Radcliffe) Sabotin. He was a graduate of Scecina Memorial High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. After high school, Joe attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where he earned a degree in Finance, and later received his MBA from Columbia University. Joe was a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), sports nutritionist and personal trainer.

Joe had a long career in the health insurance business. He started out as an independent insurance agency owner and went on to become the director of marketing at Florida Blue. Upon retiring he opened an artisanal bread store which stemmed from his passion for cooking. Later on he owned and operated a chain of nutritional counseling centers located throughout the southeast.

Joe was an avid runner, he completed over 200 marathons and 50 ultra marathons. He always had a fun story to share about the Boston Marathon or the Western States 100. Joe’s passion for cooking was encouraged by family and friends. His most requested dishes were either Italian or Cuban and all will miss his peanut butter pies. He loved to play golf, watch golf and talk about golf. Yes, Joe loved everything about the game of golf. Joe also enjoyed both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Most of all Joe loved his family and friends. His nickname was “The Ambassador” because he made friends wherever he went. Joe always included family and friends in all that he did. He believed the greatest word in the English language was Grandpa.

Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be forever missed by his wife Louise (Denisiewicz); daughter, Erin Winters (Danny); sons , Jason, Joshua (Tracy) and Phillip Martin (Rebecca); granddaughters, Lea, Elaine, Sophia and Natalie; and grandson, Finn. He is also survived by two sisters Marcia (Terrence) Keating and Lisa (John) Hoffman and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of life was held in Durham, North Carolina on April 27, 2021. To leave a message, fond memory or pictures for the family please go to Joe Sabotin Memories