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Otto Kunz Obituary
SHREWSBURY/WORCESTER - Otto L. Kunz (80) of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester and Freeport, LI NY died peacefully on November 4, 2017 after a long battle with renal disease.
He was a graduate of LaSalle Military Academy and Manhattan College. Otto was an only child and first generation American born in Oceanside, NY to German immigrants, Otto and Lottie Kunz. He was a lifelong Restaurateur. Most notably, after his father's death, he took over the family business and became the proprietor of the Sea Breeze Restaurant located on the waterfront in Freeport, NY and then of the Alcove Tavern also on Long Island.
Otto moved to the Worcester area in the 1980's and held various Maitre'd and bartending positions in Worcester until his retirement.
He was an avid sports fan and always rooted for the local teams. He also enjoyed spirited political debates over an ice cold beer.
Otto is survived by his five children: Otto E. and his wife Karen, Cathy Boulay and her husband Steven, Jim and his wife Nivin all of Shrewsbury, Chris of Manchester, CT and Bill and his wife Teresa of Weymouth. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and one great grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Otts's family on Wednesday November 8, 2017 from 11:00-1:00 pm in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main St, Shrewsbury with a prayer service following at 1:00 pm. His interment will be held at a later date at Holy Rood Cemetery on Long Island, NY. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the American Diabetes Association and/or the American Kidney Foundation. To leave a note of condolence for Otto's family please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Deb Frankton
November 7, 2017
I met Otto several years ago. I always looked forward to seeing him and knew the team of the day from his choice of clothing. Being from Baltimore, I bought him an Orioles shirt and hat. Sure enough he wore it the next time I saw him. So glad to have such nice memories of such a sweet man. My condolences to his family.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
November 7, 2017
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Tom Taylor
November 6, 2017
My condolences to Otto's wife,children, and grand children.I only knew Otto for a short time as he was a dialysis patient along with my wife..ifn fact his chair was next to my wife.We would always talk sports, especially the Red Sox.He Aways scored the games.We became good friends.I miss him.
Su Wolfe
November 6, 2017
Dear Otto, is this your father? Our hearts are full of sorry and sympathy for you
Beby Overton
November 5, 2017
Sincere condolences to all the children, James, Kathy, Otto JR.Billy, Chris and their families on the loss of their father and grand father and extended family
We are deeply saddened and feel your pain. Having known Otto for such a brief period, I had great respect and admiration for him.
My condolences also go out to all his wonderful family in New York and elsewhere.
I pray that time will help to heal the pain and God in his Mercy will temper the hurt you feel
David Anderson
November 5, 2017
Deepest condolences to the family of Otto. Great friend, and who I had the opportunity to work with at the Cosmopolitan.
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