Maria Otto

Mario Otto was born on February 2, 1941. She was the first born of Philomena and Rizzuto. She is predeceased by her sister, Linda Buonocore and Brother, Charles Rizzuto. Vera Emma is the youngest surving sister.

Maria married Bill Otto on October 24th, 1964. They had three children, Tara Ann Otto, Traci Marie Otto and WIlliam Henry Otto III.

They loving raised their family in Ozone Park, NY and were active participants in St. Mary Gate of Heaven's parish. Maria had many loving friends in the neighborhood and was considered the neighborhood mom to many of her children's friends. THe Otto's house was the place where everyone was welcome. Her friends still recall her infecticous laugh. Maria loved to have fun, whether it was shopping on Liberty Ave or Aqeduct Flea Market, Going to the Casino's to play the slots or spending time with her family playing games (anything but Charades!!) But Maria'a all time favorite was her children. She was a attentive and very loving mother. She was always there for her children no matter what the circumstances. She was a great listener and always gave uplifiting, great advice. When her grandchildren came along her love seemed to multiply. First came Tiffany Otto. Maria and Bill could not be more proud and loved babysitting for Tiffany and spending time with their first grandchild. Along with TIffany can her stepbrothers, Milton and Johnny Medina, whol my parents loved as their own. Next came the first Grandson Kyle Diminich. It was amazing to see how much they love they had for him. They also watched him everday and loved ever minute of it. On February 5, 2004 Maria's husband, Bill Otto passed away in their home from a massive heart attack at 66 years old. Although forever heartbroken, Maria put her heart into her Grandchildren. On November 17, 2006 the youngest grandchild Emma Dolcemalscolo was born.