Charlie was born in Tampa to Berta Cachurro and Miguel Otero on October 21, 1925. He went to school in Hillsborough County and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1943. Serving as a quartermaster for the US Navy in both the Pacific and North Atlantic, Otero was a veteran of WWII. After returning home from war, Charles was married to Margaret Fernandez of Ybor City, Tampa on February 22, 1948. Otero graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in social studies. He also attended Northwestern University on a national scholarship to study police administration. In 1947, Otero joined the Tampa Police Department as a patrolman and retired as police chief in 1979. He received multiple awards of state and national recognition throughout his thirty three years with the police force. After retiring from the Tampa Police department, Otero went to work for the HIllsborough County School District and taught criminal justice at Leto High School before serving as Chief of Security for the district. Charles enjoyed a long retirement with his wife at their homes in North Tampa and Madeira Beach. Otero traveled frequently, enjoyed playing cards with friends, and spending time with his family.
Charles Otero is preceded in death by his brother, Ramon Otero, his sisters Olga Otero and Lila Granado.
Charlie Otero is survived by his wife, Margaret Fernandez Otero, his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr (Carolyn), and Ken Otero (Frances); his sisters Hilda Delzer and Alice Mason; his four grandchildren Lisa Otero Sullivan, Amy Otero, Kenny Otero, and Lauren Otero, and his seven great-grandchildren Daniel, Zack, Angel, Hektor, Charlie,Maya, and Bella.
Visitation will be this Friday, April 16, 2021 starting at 10am and will be at Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Carrollwood, 3207 W Bearss Ave in Tampa. Burial will follow at Centro Asturiano Cemetery at 5400 E. MLK Blvd. Tampa 33619.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriner's Children Hospital.
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