Otto C. King, Sr. passed away on December 3, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Beloved husband of 59 years to the late Grace Devincent King who passed away on November 29, 2012. Father of Robert King (Robin), Otto “Bo” King, Jr. (Cindy), Meri K. White (Michael Haley), Joseph King (Lisa) and Teri K. Sikoski (Marc). Grandfather of Mindy, Ava, Ashley, Jennifer, Renee, Robbie, Amanda, Cori, Chris, Nina, Jami and Andrew. Survived by many great-grandchildren. Brother of Frances and Jack Sanders, Lois Alford (the late Tommy Alford), the late Marylou Blackman (the late Tony), the late Barbara Dwyer (the late Cecil) and the late Robert King, Jr. (wife, Liz). Son of the late Nellie Finch King and Robert C. King.
Otto was a very devout member of Christ the King Catholic Church, served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of Christ the King Knights of Columbus Council No. 6870. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Machinist Mate Third Class. A devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he will be missed by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Christ the King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Road in Terrytown on Friday, December 7, 2012 from 12:30 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment will take place at Westlawn Memorial Park. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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