Howard J. Ottke

I was extremely blessed to have know Howard "Mr.Howard" as I always called him. Mr. Howard was a wonderful man that always put others before him self. He would phone me on Monday's to first inquire about my son then to confirm if I would be watching one of his T.V. favorites, "Dancing With The Stars".
My relation with Howard was more than jus a friendship; he was also a great father figure to me. He has a magnificent way of showing me that life was wonderful and to not take one day for...

Michael,
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of Howard, a great guy, friend and father. Everyone one of us will miss him. He was larger than life -never missed a good time or joke, a chance to rib someone, loved his Michael and Toto. A toast to unique individual who blessed our life for a short while!

When I think of Howard, I think of so many wonderful times that we shared together. I think of cocktail hours together, & sharing laughs with one another. I will miss him terribly!!

I had the privilege of introducing Howard to Merrill Gardens. From the day he moved in he greeted me every morning with with some quip or compliment that made my day start with a smile. I will miss that ray of sunshine. God bless you, Howard.

Howard was a true professional and a great guy. It was a privilege to know him.

Oh my Howard! How I will miss that gentleman, who held the door open for me, who bought a scarf for me because the color reminded him of my eyes, who asked about my mother every time I saw him after he was her dinner partner one night long ago. And I will miss the man that was so trusting that he believed that catus moved and followed the sun. Thanks for that Dominic, wherever YOU are.

Howard was a vibrant spirit, forever the gentleman and a presence I will miss. My life is richer for knowing him and my memories will keep him in my heart. God Bless You!

Howard was one of the kindest and funniest men I met many years ago at Bruno’s. A group of us would go there every Friday night and he would make us laugh and forget about the cares of the past week. He kept that place humming with his attentive service and his dry wit. And thank you for the wonderful write up about his life. It gave me a wonderful insight about a multifaceted man who I only knew as a funny and gracious waiter. He will be sadly missed.

Thank you for everything Howie especially for being so loving to my Mom (Lupe Quinones) you are both in heaven now tell her and my Dad Danny that I love & miss them and I also miss your garlic thousand island dressing that you always made me I love you for being you always in my prayers.