Mr. Harry J. Otis

Mr. Harry J. Otis obituary, Chateaugay, NY

Mr. Harry J. Otis

Harry Otis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chateaugay Funeral Home on Dec. 17, 2025.
Harry J. Otis, 80, of Chateaugay, died on Sunday, December 14, 2025 with his son by his side.

He was born on June 27, 1945 in Bellmont, NY, the son of Maurice and Vivian (Bruso) Otis.

He owned and operated a dairy farm for many years, also working at Collins Feed in Malone for several years before he retired. Harry was always willing to help others and later in life, he would often provide rides to his friends in the Amish community. He enjoyed reading and had a passion for gardening.

Harry is survived by his former wife, Lois (DeCoteau) Otis; his two sons, Shelby and Kathy Otis of Mooers, NY, Shane and Pamela Otis of Syracuse; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Donald and Donna Otis of Malone, Harold Otis of Chateaugay; his grandchildren, Stephanie and Justin Dinatale, Aaron and Rachel Otis, James Otis and Courtney Otis; his great grandchildren, Ashton, Leo and Averly.

He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, Fred and Robert Otis.

Per Harry's request, there will be no services.

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