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1930
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2019
Edgar Otto Obituary
Born January 9, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey.
Edgar was born, raised and resided in NJ for nearly six decades. A successful entrepreneur who began his career delivering newspapers and snow plowing driveways in suburban NJ. Over a career spanning several decades, he built several nationally recognized businesses servicing hospitals, nursing homes, auto finance, healthcare and retail food service. Edgar was a well known philanthropist who spent much of his senior life helping children and animals. He spent much of his late career developing the Saint Andrews Lower School in Boca Raton, FL. His love of animals was evident with his commitment to the Tri County Humane Society of Palm Beach County. He is succeeded by his wife of 45 years, Nina; sons Wayne, Gregory, Andrew; daughters Valarie, Julie, Rachel, Danielle and Kristen. He is also the proud grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Much of his family resides in both NJ and FL. Edgar was an avid race car driver and SCCA champion, his father, Edward Otto Sr., was a co-founder of NASCAR.
Services will be held on Wednesday November 11, 2019 at 10:30AM at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton.
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David Basarich
July 7, 2024
Bless You Edgar, you were a very Powerful and important part of my Life. I am grateful
Daniel Mainzer
March 2, 2022
Sorry for your loss. I photographed Edgar many times in his Joe Nemechek Nascar stocker. He was a most gracious, polite and enthusiastic man.
Gary Shapiro
January 3, 2020
Edgar was a great mentor and Partner for many years for which I will always be grateful
May he Rest In Peace
Gary Shapiro
Lorin Cooke
December 19, 2019
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
December 10, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss Mrs tina otto Mr Edgar will defently be miss ,I want thank you for time yaw let me work for yaw, ill have those memories forever this is ELVIS work with dave and joe im praying for you and family
Ric & Dorothy Bradshaw
December 9, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to Nina and family.
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