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Christopher Dotter Obituary

DOTTER Christopher M., 43, died Monday, December 24, 2007. Born in Paterson, he lived in Elmwood Park for 20 years, moving to Garfield a year ago. Mr. Dotter was a 13 year veteran Paterson Police Officer previously he was with the Passaic County Sheriff's Department and a member of P.B.A. Local # 1, Paterson. He is predeceased by his mother the late Theresa (nee Trotta) Dotter. Survivors include his wife, Eva (nee Marut), a son, Christopher F. of Elmwood Park, his father, Frank and his wife, Janice of Palm Harbor, FL, a sister, Francine of Totowa, a grandmother, Mary Trotta of Lodi, father and mother-in-law, Karol and Sophie Marut of Bridgewater, brothers-in-law, Adam Marut and John Marut and his wife, Cecilia, also survived by many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and colleagues. His genuine "comical" personality that touched many will be sadly missed. Funeral Saturday 8:30 AM from the Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc., 274 Market Street, Elmwood Park. Funeral Mass 9:30 AM St. Leo's R.C. Church, Elmwood Park. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations are requested for Christopher F. Dotter Scholarship Fund.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 27, 2007.

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Maria Aponte

January 4, 2008

Eve & Chris,
My prayers are with you.
May he rest in peace.
Maria Aponte

Dennis DeMarco

January 2, 2008

Dear Frank and FamiLy, I am so sorry for your terrible loss.Our prayers are with you and your family. Dennis DeMarco and family

Laura Smith (Rizzo)

January 2, 2008

Dear Francine and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult times.

Lisa Clark (Young)

January 2, 2008

Francine,
It's been a while since we've seen each other, since mom's home going. You've been on my mind several of times, and now this. My
condolences to you and your family. Always in my prayers & thoughts. Love you always.

Gus Borda

December 31, 2007

Fran,it's been a very long time since I've spoken with you or Chris.The news of his death was very saddening to me and my first impulse was to say a prayer for
Chris,that he may rest in peace and a prayer for all of you,that God may grant you peace through this difficult time and hope in your hearts that one day we'll see Chris again through the mystery of the resurrection in Christ.There were many times when Chris made me laugh and I can never recall a time when he was down. He was always an uplifting person.Memories that I will cherish all the more now.My deepest heart-felt condolences to all of you.

gaberiel medina

December 29, 2007

you will always be in our harts from Gabriel Medina ,Josue
Medina, Johanna Medina

Stacey and Todd Curley

December 29, 2007

Eva and Chris,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

DENISE PEGG-CAPIZZI

December 29, 2007

Francine & Dotter Family,

Fran, you are in my thoughts & prayers. My sincerest condolences to you, Frank, Eva,and their adorable little boy. What a brave little "Man" he is! Christopher came up to me and offered me comfort, he touched my hand as I wiped away a tear while I was saying a prayer at his Dad's viewing. I was so touched.Chris is looking down upon him full of pride. I can't help lately but reflect on the old days on E.23rd St., 22nd Ave. Passaic County Tech, & our chance meetings as adults over the years. His great smile, humor & genuine sincerity will be sorely missed.

Donna Bracco

December 28, 2007

Eva and Christopher,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you at this very difficult time in your lives. I know all too well how painful this is. I hope he has met up with my sister already.

My deepest sympathy to you.

Lewinski Family

December 28, 2007

Eva and Christopher,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Josephine&Jack (John) Westdyk

December 28, 2007

We are sorry to hear of Cristopher's passing, we send our deepest feeling to his dad, wife and childern. Another long lost nephew and cousin is now in a better place.

Josephine & Jack (John) Westdyk
Palm Habor & Tarpon Springs, FL

Nicole Ciesla

December 28, 2007

Dear Eva,
I remember being the flower girl in your's and Chris's wedding so many years ago like it was yesterday...that was one of the first thoughts that came to mind upon hearing this news. My heart goes out to you and little Chris during this difficult time. I'm sorry I can not be there with the rest of the family but you still remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn & Harold Pegg

December 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Christine & Edward Ciesla Ciesla

December 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marie DeMauex

December 28, 2007

Eva & Francine,
My deepest sympathy to you both...He will be missed...
Aunt Marie & Uncle John

Rosemarie Pierri

December 28, 2007

To The Dotter Family

In Loving Memory of Christoher

God saw you were getting tired,and a cure was not meant to be,so he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to me"

With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
hardworking hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Rod Gaona

December 28, 2007

Dear Francine,
My condolences to you and your family. Chris was a great guy and he will be greatly missed.
Rod (Rodrigo) Gaona, Passaic County Tech, Class of 82

Guy LiMato

December 28, 2007

Eve,
I met you and Chris a number of years ago at my beach house in Brigantine. I remember to this day how he made me laugh. My thoughts go out to you, your son Christopher and the rest of your family.
Rest in peace brother Chris.

Beth Ann Smyth-Bigos

December 27, 2007

To The Dotter Family,
My parents, Steven and I are so sorry for your loss. We fondly remember Chris from 22nd street and Blessed Sacrament. We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.Bob, Helen, Beth Ann Smyth-Bigos and Steven Smyth

Darlene Hetchka

December 27, 2007

Dearest Francine & Family,

My heart is truly broken. I ask God to help ease your pain in this difficult time. I can't help but flash back to when we were all kids growing up in Paterson from our Blessed Sacrament days to High School days. Francine there has not been 1 hour when I have not thought of you. Please contact me when your up to it.

Love Your Old Friend,
Darlene (Oakes) Hetchka
One of the twins.

Denise Oakes Otte

December 27, 2007

Francine and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers God bless you in this very difficult time. my deepest sympathies.

Linda Rooney

December 27, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. My son and his family (Dominick and family) knew him and are very sad.I know my granddaughter said she knows your son. You are in my prayers.god has a reason for what he does even though we may not agree.

Steven Barbee

December 27, 2007

To the Dotter family, sorry to read about Chris sudden passing. The Dotter Family has my heartfelt condolences. Having known Chris since he started his job with the Paterson Police Dept., he was always a very humourous guy, who did his job. I was also fortunate enough to have worked with his father, for a number of years until his retirement. Once again I extend my heartfelt condolences to Frank and the Dotter Family. God Bless.

Joseph W. Dotter,Jr.

December 27, 2007

Christopher has gone to a better place,though He will be sorely missed.Our sympathies to his family.
Mary and Uncle Joe

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