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Otto Petersen, age 53, of Keyport died Sunday, April 13, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, Otto lived in Staten Island before moving to Keyport. An entertainer all his life, Otto was the ventriloquist of the comedy team "Otto & George". His career has taken him from street performer to top headliner all over the US and Canada and the Late Show with David Letterman. Otto was unique and well respected in his career and was loved and admired in his private life. He was a true legend in every sense of the word.
Surviving are his wife Tricia; brother, Tom; sister, Lona; mother, Sylvia; aunt and uncle, Aaron and Gloria and many friends and fans.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Otto's family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Monmouth County SPCA, P.O. Box 93, Eatontown, NJ 07724. Letters of condolence may be sent to Otto's family through www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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Fran Esposito-rossi
April 13, 2020
Otto, miss you so
I can just imagine the material you And George would have for whats going on.
Sending my love to you and my Mark
Marie Valente
May 17, 2014
I was deeply saddened to hear of Otto's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the words of 2 Thessalonians 3:16 be fulfilled upon the family and friends. MW.
A Fan
April 28, 2014
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April 25, 2014
Dear Tom - Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.
Mavra Simon Iano
April 22, 2014
Otto, in the words of the lateJackie Gleason "Your the GREATEST" and I don't exaggerate to clarify! Say hi to Warren and Vince. Trish take care. Mark and Fran Rossi, Massachusetts
Peppermint Patti B.
April 19, 2014
An amazing talent, that touched this world with his love and gave us laughter. He left this too early. Still, he left this world better for being a part of it!
Alan Semok
April 18, 2014
Otto was a true original, who came a long way since the days when I first saw him working as a street performer engaging passersby on the corner of 46th & Broadway in NYC back in the 1970s.
RIP Otto...you were definitely one-of-a-kind!
Jay Sears
April 18, 2014
I get The NY Times news emails daily, and Otto was one of two profiled in the obits, which I think would've made him proud, although it came much too early. I remember watching one of his Youtubes and thinking, he's not really much of a vent act, he can't tell a joke, and then I realized that, of course, George was Otto, and that was how clever he was, you came to think that the dummy was real. Truly one of the greats.
April 18, 2014
Rest In Peace, Otto. You were one of the funniest people on stage, and a humble, kind person off stage. You will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Johnny B
April 17, 2014
I've been watching otto perform for over 20 years.
I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
I feel like I've actually lost a close friend, although we weren't really friends.
I was fortunate enough to sit and talk with him on multiple occasions before and after his show's having a drink together and sharing a laugh
He touched many lives and will truly be missed
So sorry for your loss
Frank
April 17, 2014
Thanks for all the laughs. May God bless you and the family you leave behind.
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