Cotter, Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas Cotter a longtime resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was 59 years old.

Daniel was born on October 8, 1955 to the late William F. and Jane (Hartman) Cotter. He attended and graduated from the Croton-on-Hudson School District, in High School he was an extraordinary athlete. Daniel was a retired NYPD Officer and for many years he worked as a Community Affairs Officer in the 45th Precinct and took his father's shield number. Dan was able to help so many people in his life; he was more of a social worker, teacher, physical therapist, barber and DJ extraordinaire. He will be missed by all who were lucky to have known him.

He is survived by his beloved wife Amy; loving children, Shannon and her partner Michael Pasciolla, Liam and Patrick Cotter; devoted sister Kitty Cotter and her partner Dian Hamilton and caring brother Michael Cotter and his partner Angel Colon.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 7-9pm and Saturday August 1st from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Daniel's name should be made to: Amy Cotter, C/O Michael Cotter, 235 Adams St., Apt. #9D, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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Published by The Journal News on Jul. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Cotter

24 Entries

November 5, 2015

Mark Thomas

August 28, 2015

To Amy & family- Ingrid & I send our deepest condolesences to you all. Croton will never be the same. Someday we will see you again, probably running sprints on heaven's field. We miss you!

Una and Vin Andrews

August 7, 2015

We are so sorry to hear the news about Dan. We are also sorry that we were away this past weekend while Dan was being waked. Dan was certainly a character with a very kind soul. He was a huge lover of people and the most outgoing person we ever met. We will miss him! God bless him and all his family. Lots of Love, Vin and Una

David Benjo

August 3, 2015

I met Dan in College- SUNY Plattsburgh- we were on the same floor. Excellent guy, fun loving, and a very caring individual. Sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God comfort and pour out His love and peace upon you.

Shirley Minardi

August 3, 2015

Danny...one of the nicest guys in our class and entire high school. I will always remember your kindness and smile. May you rest in peace.

Shirley DePalma Minardi

paul anderson

August 3, 2015

One of the finest and enthusiastic Croton Tigers ever !!!. He will be missed.

Jack Wickel

August 1, 2015

I first met Dan in 1984. Lloyd K from Croton, a co-worker and one of my roommates at the home we were renting in Hermosa Beach, CA, invited him out to stay with us during the 84 LA Olympics. I got the full Cotter experience, including DJ duty for a party there, massages and a haircut in a real barber chair Lloyd had acquired and installed in the living room. In a short time, I realized Cotts was indeed a unique phenomenon. Dan, you will be missed R.I.P.

Mila Romijn

August 1, 2015

I'm so grateful I took time out to visit you all in april. Thank you Dan for allowing me to help take care of you my friend and best man.
Our love goes to the Cotts and in spirit we'll be there with you.
Dan will live in our memories FOREVER.
Your friends from the Netherlands.
Mila, Clark, Sabrina and Anthony Romijn.

Vince Duffy

July 31, 2015

So sorry about Dan's passing, he helped my wife Patricia thru some tough times. RIP my friend.

Laura DelMonte

July 31, 2015

Dan was a wonderful human being, He will be missed.We shared grad school together. A very well kinded Man. R.I.P.

Vincent OBrien

July 31, 2015

Mike, Angel and family.
so sorry for your loss I know it was so difficult for your brother and his family in the last few months.
He is at peace now knowing how much he was loved.

Dan Downing and Vince O'Brien

James Picciano

July 31, 2015

Amy and family, Dan was one of the most upbeat friends I had the pleasure of knowing. He was always able to bring a smile to all who knew him. He will be missed,

karen pagano

July 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, Kitty and family. Though I did not know your brother, having lost two brothers myself, I do understand the pain and sorrow of a sibling's passing....Sending my condolences and a reminder to remember the special connection that you shared and all of the wonderful times!

maryann picciano

July 30, 2015

Dan, was a really great wonderful guy. I have known him since grade school. Always happy, always kind. A true gentlemen. May your family find peace and memories to hold close to your hearts....

darren Sawyer

July 30, 2015

DAN.........One of the finest people we were blessed to have ever known.
A "true"heart and soul.
Amy........we are here for you and Patrick and your family.
Dan gave us more then love and kindness. I am so happy we were all in Hilton Head together last year.
Such a HUGE loss!!!!!
Always caring about everyone else up until the end.
He will NEVER be forgotten.
We were truly blessed.
Love to the family!

Kathy Herde

July 30, 2015

Thanks for all of the memories of you from high school and through out the years!! I will always remember the smile and laughter that you brought to me!!
I will miss you so!!
Love You,
Kathy Capitanio Herde

Renato Alessi

July 30, 2015

Danny was an extraordinary man. I remember him with great sympathy, for his incredibly empathic quality of making people feel at the center, and his incredible ability of welcoming people. To Danny's Family to you Mike and Kitty all my deepest condolences for this terrible loss.
I keep the nickname that Danny created for me, I'm Rialto.

Paul Sloan

July 30, 2015

My sincerest condolences to Amy and the rest of family. I knew Danny in school but got to spend hours with him on trips to and from the airport (almost weekly). Enjoyed those trips quite a bit as my conversations with him were great. A truly nice guy who always saw the best in people and life. He will be missed.

July 30, 2015

Kitty and family: my deepest sympathy with the passing of your brother, Daniel..
may you find comfort and healing in the knowledge that others care at this very
difficult time.
Rev. Brenda L. Haywood

July 30, 2015

Cotts' generosity crossed generations. As kids, he taught me how to shoot a jump shot correctly, he let me lift weights with him in the basement of Morningside even though my crowd was 4-5 years younger. He was always there for my parents when they needed help from someone locally in an instant. Even when Charlie O passed last August and Dan was ill, he came by to see check on Eileen numerous times. Deepest sympathy to the family

Rick O'Connor

July 30, 2015

Kitty, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your brother's family.
Bernie Mainz

Emilio

July 30, 2015

My condolences & prayers to the Cotter family...
Danny so sorry...we didnt keep in touch over the years my hearts is full of great memories we've had in the pizzeria on Tremont... All those talks and lessons on life and what's it all about?.... My heart hurts that I didn't say goodbye and keep you updated on things...one day my old friend when it's all said and done for me...we will sit down in that pizzeria in the sky and talk like it was then.... So long my Dan the Man!!! Till we meet again.....

In the voice of cousin it..(Addams Family)

Tim Davin

July 30, 2015

No finer man have I ever known nor better friend will I ever have. The world lost, and heaven gained, the most down to earth and genuine person any of us will ever know. He will never be forgotten. God Bless and Godspeed.

Mr. Lopez

July 30, 2015

Patrick, I'm very sorry on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

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