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Michael Botis Obituary
AGE: 56 • Woodbridge, Virginia, formerly of Howell & Marlboro, NJ
Passed away suddenly at home. He lived life to the fullest and never met anyone he did not like. Loved to hunt, fish and camp out. He was in the medical profession his entire adult life. And after retiring he became a private investigator for medical insurance fraud. He was very active in animal rescue, Boy Scouts, Elks and the American Legion.
He was predeceased by his father Major Larry Botis, brother Kenneth and grandparents, Helen and Walter Ashmont. Surviving are his son Michael of Falls Church, VA , mother Barbara of Englishtown, NJ and brother Robert of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Michael was cremated and will be laid to rest next to his brother Kenny at the Holmdel Musoleum, NJ. All services are private.
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Greg Whalen
July 10, 2016
Greg Whalen
July 10, 2016
I am proud to have called Mike my friend for over 40 years. He still is and will be until we meet again. He told me I was his best friend the last time we saw each other; and although God can take him from me, he can't take away those words. I am so lucky to have had him in my life and cherish our time together. He was a true brother.
Ellen Whalen
June 30, 2016
My heart goes out to Barbara, Bobby and most importantly Mikie. Mike never spoke negatively about others. His character spoke for itself. I admired his positive attitude, love of life, animals and the outdoors. Rest In Peace Mike.
Michael Botis Jr. Eagle Scout Project, May 28, 2016, Bon Air Park, Arlington, VA Making his dad proud!
Susan
June 2, 2016
Liz
May 25, 2016
Rest in peace
Victor Szczerbinin
May 21, 2016
Prayers are with the Botis family, very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Mikes friendship spans back well over two decades. You will be missed Mike.
Victor Szczerbinin
May 21, 2016
Prayers are with the Botis family, very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Mike's friendship spans back over two decades. Rest peacefully Mike, you will be missed.
Bob Klein
May 19, 2016
Thank you for your service to Arlington Scouting. See you down the trail.
Erdne Andreyev
May 19, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Botis family, very sorry to hear of Michael's passing.
Angela Hawkins
May 18, 2016
Your untimely journey away from us was way too early, Mike! Rest peacefully as you look down on your earthly loved ones...
Susan Di Fedele
May 18, 2016
Dear Barbara & Bob,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Michael. I pray God give you His peace, love and strength now and always.
Love, Susan Di Fedele
Lori (Sytch) Cotton
May 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I haven't seen him in many years but I do have fond memories of him. Prayers go out to his mother Barbara and to the rest of the Botis family.
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Jeanne Lookabill
May 17, 2016
We became friends late in life, but it was very important to me when I saw you, spoke to you and spent time with you.
Your love of your son and dogs will always be my best memories of you.
Every time I open a Heineken and have a Slim Jim I will think of you!
RIP my friend, you are loved and missed.
Kim Brock
May 16, 2016
May God wrap his arms around your soul and make you whole again and give your family the strength to get through this difficult time. I will always remember our young boys playing with BB guns on your garage, the slip n' slide, our cookouts, the road trip we took to Richmond, the dive bar we stopped at, and Craig's list ads. So many great memories I love you, rest in peace my friend❤
May 14, 2016
Mike Botis was an awesome high level, white water paddler and always up for an adventure on the river. He would be so proud to see his son, Mike, achieving Eagle Scout in a few weeks.
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