SOUTH GLENS FALLS - Romildo J. "Bo" Bottari of South Glens Falls passed away August 27, 2022. Bo was born in Albany, NY, May 16, 1934. He was the son of Romildo "Red" and Margaret (Nardolillo) Bottari.

He graduated from Cathedral Academy in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was employed by Niagara Mohawk for 40 years, belonging to its 25 Year Club and Pension Club East.

Bo is survived by Phyllis Meader, long-time companion, since 1989; daughters: Kimberly (Jim) Morgan of South Glens Falls, Teresa Bottari of Queensbury, Nancy (Christien) Asselin of Warren, RI; sons: Christopher Bottari of South Glens Falls, Robert (Lee) Bottari of Ballston Spa; grandchildren: Michael Bottari and Breanna (Joshua) Davis, Tyler and Brandon Morgan, and Brian Bottari. He is also survived by his sister Suzanne (deceased husband Joe) Hanson of Albany; nephews: Michael (Mun) Hanson, Joseph (Deborah) Hanson; nieces: Anne (David Whitfield) Hanson, Helen (Krishna Govindarajan) Hanson. Bo is pre-deceased by nephew John Hanson. Bo is also survived by many cousins in the Albany area (proud to be part of the Nardolillo clan). He is also survived by Phyllis' large family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, of which he was proud to have them as second family.

Bo was a 50-year award recipient of IAABO Board #36 Basketball Officials, and a 40-year member of the Adirondack Football Officials Association. He is a Bishop Maginn Hall of Fame and Capital District National Football Hall of Fame recipient.

When Bo retired, his goal was to visit every U.S. State, which he did, saying, "no one state was better than any other one, ALL GREAT and WHAT A GREAT COUNTRY we live in". Bo did a tour of Italy and was in the Village (Vasto) being in the house (owned by 1st cousin Roberto Bontempo) in which Bo's father was born.

Bo's most joyous times were going to both his children and grandchildren's and Phyllis' grandchildren's sporting events, graduations, and weddings.

Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at M. B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls, 12803. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls. Rite of Committal will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. following the funeral service at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to Tim Delollo, Treasurer, IAABO Adirondack District Board 36, 7 Cavalier Way, Latham, NY 12110.

To view Bo's Book of Memories and post online condolences please visit kilmerfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post-Star on Sep. 4, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Romildo Bottari

9 Entries

Adam Clements

September 6, 2022

I first met Mr. Bottari in the late 1970's when he was my Little League All Star coach when I played with his son Robby. He was such a nice guy and a very good coach. We actually won the All Star tournament. Bo always spoke his mind and was always a stand up guy. I saw him a couple of years ago at a funeral and he came right up to me and said " Hi, Adam how have you been ?" He hadn't seen me in 30+ years and still remembered my name and that he was my LL coach. RIP Bo Bottari you will be sorely missed but not forgotten.

Paul Gordon

September 4, 2022

Chris and Family-
On behalf of the Capital District Board of Women's Basketball Officials we offer our condolences.
Paul Gordon-President-C.D.B.W.B.O.

Joe Sheehan

September 4, 2022

I first met Bo 62 years ago when he tried to fix my little league swing. Enjoyed many Father and Son New York baseball trips Bo got together to see the NY Mets. As an adult I worked along side Bo on his crew at Niagara Mohawk for many years. He was very talented and a great instructor for his crew members. RIP my life long friend.

Pete Luciano

September 4, 2022

Bo was a football and basketball officiating icon in our area. Colorful, strong and decisive. Officiated many games with him, it was always fun and interesting. In my Dad´s later years he included him and took him to lunch often. Bo had a big heart. RIP.

Den

September 4, 2022

A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

Joe Dellaporta

September 3, 2022

A great guy even if he was a NY Met fan,played many rounds of golf with Bo,talked a lot of sports with him.RIP friend

Nancy (Fedele) Pratt

August 31, 2022

Your presence on Terrace Avenue will be missed. Thank you for being a friendly face when my Mom & I walked down the street! RIP!

Kevin Collins

August 30, 2022

Bo, you were my first basketball coach and my basketball referee mentor. I haven't seen you in over 50 years but I'll never forget your kindness, your guidance, and your dedication to the youth of SGF. RIP, Coach.

Den

August 30, 2022

A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

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