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OTT--John Nash, III, age 84, died on April 5, 2023 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Brenda (Lees) Ott and his two children, Anthony Ott and Letitia Ott. After serving in the Army in the Far East, John worked for Sears Roebuck & Co, and remained in Japan after his military service, where he and Brenda met and married. They relocated to New Jersey in 1969 to start their own import business, and retired to Florida in 2009.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 12, 2023.

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Karen A Novak

July 8, 2023

To the Ott family,
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Kim Novak Harris and Karen Ann Novak

Cyndi H. Russ´s sister

April 10, 2023

I´m so sorry for all the hurt that you all have to experience. Your father seemed like the loving caring daddy I would have loved to have and talk with and share like you did Tish. You are truly blessed to have a father like you did!! I know you carry and cherish all the memories that you share together with your father and your mother, as a beautiful family for the rest of your life!
Praying for you, your brother and your mother for Gods peace, comfort and guidance !

Dick and Lucy

April 9, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Kaye and Courtney Gorman

April 8, 2023

Prayers to the family.........and to this wonderful man. May you rest in peace now.

Helen Broder Fuller

April 8, 2023

Tish, my deepest condolences to you & your family. Sending you lots of love. Take it one day at a time, one hour at a time. Much love, Helen

Pamela Childs

April 8, 2023

May all your wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort. May he RIP

Deborah Iseman

April 7, 2023

Tish, I have been following your dad's ups and downs the past year and know he was a fighter. Please accept my condolences and know you and your family are in my prayers.

Janis George

April 7, 2023

My deepest condolences! My prayers are with you Tish and your mom and family. I know that he was a loving husband and father. May he rest in peace.

Patricia Wilhelm

April 7, 2023

We had a few laughs over the years together. Great man may he rest in peace.

Patricia Kilroy

April 7, 2023

My sincere condolences and prayers. RIP

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