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David Otani Obituary
Lifelong San Jose resident
David Ken Otani, 56, passed away in Sacramento, California on January 2, 2011. He was the beloved son of Shigeru and Setsuko Otani; beloved brother of Lynn Otani, Larry Otani, Donna Busse (Scott) and Ray Otani. He was the proud uncle of nephews Stephen, Thomas and Matthew Busse. Private services were held.
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Tom Nakashima
January 10, 2011
This past weekend morning during my bicycle ride I stopped off at the Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary School grounds in the Rosemary Garden Neighborhood. I rested a moment and quietly listened to the echoes of innocents from children playing at recess, for it was here on these playgrounds that I first met David some forty seven years ago. I recalled our childhood memories together in the Cub Scouts and Little League, and the fun times we shared at Peter Burnett Jr. High, and Lincoln High School. My deepest sympathies are with the Otani family and friends of David.
Kevin Mallon
January 9, 2011
I am sorry to hear about David's passing. He was a good guy during our days at Lincoln High.
Alicia Barrientos Necochea
January 8, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Otani family. I met David after his Lincoln HS days. And though it has been a long time since I last seen him, he is remembered as an honest, kind, and generous, friend to me and so many of our mutual friends from San Jose High.
Alan Travasso
January 7, 2011
Dear Otani Family,
I am deeply sadden by the passing of David. Your family was a big part of my childhood which I will cherish for the rest of my life.
January 7, 2011
I have fond memories of Dave from our highschool days. My deepest sympathy to family and friends. In my thoughts and prayers. Bill Akin
January 7, 2011
Dear Otani Family:
I have such fond memories of David at Lincoln High School....I know you are all devastated by your loss. Strength and prayers for all of you during this truly sad time.
Sherrie Haas Escamilla
Janet Akin
January 7, 2011
Dear Otani Family,
David and I attended Lincoln High School together and shared many mutual friends. I have so many fond memories of our years at school. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Celeste McGettigan(Perry)
January 7, 2011
This is Celeste and Mike McGettigan (Perry) and Kathleen Perry
we are so sorry and give our condolences to the Otani family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We remember David (my sister kathleen's age) at Burnett and Lincoln H.S. my he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless.
Celeste and Mike McGettigan (Perry) and Kathleen (Perry) Olsen
Lydia Giannini
January 6, 2011
I knew David from our school days. I am so sorry to hear he has passed. I know how painful this is, but I believe he is in a beautiful, peaceful place.
Lydia Giannini
January 6, 2011
To the Otani Family,
So sad to hear of the passing of Dave. He was a great friend to our family and will truly be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Art Garcia and Family
Lori Cougill
January 6, 2011
To Larry & the Otani Family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of David. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Lori Steinhauer Cougill
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