David J. Otis
David Otis Obituary
David J. Otis
1945 – 2024
David J. Otis age 78, of Drexel Hill died peacefully May 7, 2024. David is the son of the late John and Barbara (nee Kennedy) Otis. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years Carol (nee Cherry) Otis, loving daughter Carolyn (Matthew) Honeyman and cherished grandchildren Lily and Ben. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Joanne (Howard, predeceased) Bailer and Norie (Robert) Kealey. David will always be remembered for his love and devotion as a husband, father and grandfather.
David was born in Little Falls, New York. He was a graduate of Croton-Harmon High School and Gettysburg College. He was drafted into the United States Army during law school at Villanova University and served for 2 years. He returned to Villanova and graduated in 1972. He worked as an attorney in Delaware and Montgomery Counties for 40 years until his retirement in 2014.
David was an avid reader and history buff, enjoyed spending time in the Adirondack mountains hiking, going to Sea Isle with his family each summer, and was a dedicated Phillies fan. He and Carol have been Phillies season ticket holders for 47 years. But David’s most loved past time in recent years was being with his grandchildren. He retired shortly after his granddaughter Lily was born, and at that time spent countless hours playing and taking her to the park, creating a bond that has continued as she’s gotten older. He passed his love of baseball on to his grandson Ben and used his well-loved baseball mitt to “have a catch” anytime they were together. He loved spending time on the sidelines of all their sporting events.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Monday, May 13, 2024, 9-10:45am at St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Road, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania 19026 where his Funeral Mass will follow at 11am. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA
In lieu of flowers donations in David’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Charity of the donors’ choice.
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