May God bless you and your...
Thinking of Marion and your family with love
Molly Micciche
September 12, 2023 | Smithtown, NY | Friend
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Michael J. Otten
East Islip, New York
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On the job, Michael J. Otten was a dedicated, third-generation firefighter. He joined Ladder Company 35, near Lincoln Center, when he was 26, and spent nearly 16 years there.
The maiden name of his wife, Marion, was Otten, an odd coincidence that made them a team right away, she says.
"We'd go food shopping together and he would want to push the cart, and I would want to push the cart," she said. "He was not afraid of cooking or cleaning or fixing anything or trying anything new." Newborn babies didn't faze him; neither did fixing a broken washing machine or putting a new wing on the house. "He was in a very comfortable place in his life," Mrs. Otten said. "We were happy with what we had."
That included a four-year-old tradition: inviting the firehouse to a summer barbecue at their house in East Islip, N.Y. The menu always went beyond hot dogs and burgers, since Firefighter Otten watched cooking programs. Recently, the three Otten boys asked their mother if she planned to have "that fireman barbecue" again. And yesterday, with everyone pitching in, she did.
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Michael you are remembered and your life, courage, and service to others, celebrated! May God richly bless those you loved with peace and comfort. Thank you for answering the call and making the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in Peace
September 11, 2023 | FL
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on 1 February 2019 we visited the 9/11 museum. In the overview of all the deceased people I saw the name of Michael John Otten. We are from the Netherlands and my name is Ad Otten. Despite all the impressions that the museum and all thoughts had on me, this had an extra input. My thoughts are with all relatives.
Ad Otten
Ad Otten
February 15, 2019 | Amstelveen/the Netherlands
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Hi Michael
I remember you from birchwood hanging with gleesons and lengafields..Joey passed also..You where always smiling. Mike I hope your in a better place and we all meet again someday..so sorry
Michael N
November 08, 2018
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In Memory with
Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia III
August 31, 2016 | Staten Island, NY
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Remembered By
Wayne Berg
August 26, 2016 | Aston, PA
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Today we did the 9-11 stair climb in San Antonio, TX. I carried the Michael Otten Ladder 35 badge to the top. Thank you for your courage. Rest in peace.
Roxann Naud
September 11, 2015 | San Antonio, TX
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Still miss your smile and laugh Michael. I know you are watching over all the boys, and are especially proud of your own.
Lorie Grabowski
September 11, 2015 | Southbury, CT
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I grew up on Pine Street. Mr. Otten was my neighbor. I remember the Christmas after the attacks seeing your boys on Christmas Eve. They looked so lost and every year I still see them in my mind and weep for them. I am so glad and proud to hear that they are following in your footsteps.
September 10, 2015
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