Thomas Stephen Botte

I was privileged enough to work with and be Tom´s friend for over 20 years. Although we worked in different trades, Tom was instrumental in helping me become the contractor I am today. Tom taught me a lot of the tricks of the trade, but most importantly, he taught me to have pride and integrity in my work. I will always remember our times working together, and cherish his friendship and the knowledge he passed down to me. May Tom Rest in Peace.

Tommy and I grew up together being born into the same house on 16 Keeler street. Although being cousins, having twin mothers kinda made us like brothers. One year older than myself, I was always following Tommy's lead Tom always had a natural ability for building and mechanical things. As a kid he would construct forts out of cinder blocks behind the garage, and motor bikes to ride up on the highway. I saw what he did and followed. As we grew up he taught me about cars of which he held...

Tommy, How incredibly fortunate I have been to call you friend. The tears I shed are a testament to the impact you have had on my life. The words of Jimmy, your dear friend Jerry and Rich tells anyone all they need to know about you, and anyone not moved by their words has no soul. The word friend gets tossed around loosely, true friendship develops over many years of earned trust, respect and loyalty. Thank you for the abundance of goodness within you, I have known no better. I will visit...

I want to express my most sincere Condolences to the Botte Family, Tom was a Great Fun Loving Guy who had a Heart of Gold. I lived on Tooker Ave. and would always go down to Keeler Street to play with all the guys that lived there, it was a Great neighbor hood just like Tooker Ave. Tom was a member of the Dayton Football Team, he was not a very big guy but he would play like he was 6'5" 200 lbs. he would always fill in for any position that was needed. I was a Left Footed Kicker and Tom...

Tommy was a great friend. We shared so much growing up on Keeler St.. Softball, football games at Caldwell school. Hockey games at Baltusrol and So. Mountain at 2 a.m. we also were in each others weddings. So blessed and thankful for having him in our lives. He will be sorely missed. Give your Dad a hug for us until we meet again God bless.Our condolences to the entire Botte family. Love Rob&Sue Hagenbush

RIP Tommy ~ may your memories be a blessing to those who knew and loved you

Bot was a great floor hockey goalie, and our teams had some epic battles 48 years ago. I remember our championship game when I infamously passed the ball to another player, who scored the winning goal on him to win the game in overtime. Bot was yelling, 'You never passed in your life!' He was a mellow guy, but very competitive. So very sorry, this us heartbreaking.

My sincere condolences to the entire Botte family. Gregg I was one of the kids playing pond hockey with Tommy. Years later we also played together at Trenton State. Tom was a great teammate and on the ice he always gave his all. I enjoyed being on and off the ice with him. The picture is the team at Trenton State. Tom is second from fight on the back row.

Neil Anderson. To the Botte family you couldn´t have asked for a better friend then Tommy, your home was my second home I love you all. Keeler St. was a very special place to grow up and Tommy was a very special part of that. Time and distance kept us to ware I didn´t see him as much as I would have liked. I have great memories of the time we did share and will never forget them. Tommy you are missed.