Anthony Andruss Otto

Anthony (Tony) Andruss Otto passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from a heart attack at his home.
Tony was born in Buffalo, New York on June 30, 1959 to John Otto & Sallie Kenefick Otto. Tony served in the United States Marine Corps for 17 years and was able to visit many countries during his tour of duty. He was proud of his service in the Marines.
Tony was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He cherished his membership in the church and his sealing in the Temple to his wife, Nadine, to be together forever.
Tony was a huge Buffalo Bills fan. His hope was that quarterback, Josh Allen, would be the new Jim Kelly and take them all the way to win the Super Bowl. He also loved watching Buffalo Sabres hockey.
Tony loved walking his 2 dogs on the trails by his home in Ogden, Utah. He Loved his Naddy's Mountain, as he called it, after his wife Nadine. Although his heart was also in Vermont and thinking about his 2 sons.
He was always on the go, very active and full of life. He was fluent in French and could speak many languages. He had many different jobs, chef, home care, security guard. He loved to cook and create beautiful and healthy meals. He made many friends in the short time he was married to his eternal companion of just under 3 years as he walked the trails and in the neighborhood and at church. He Loved that everyone seemed to know him and always said hi to him when he was out walking. He was writing a book. He was good at putting words together. He wrote his wife, Nadine, many poems. Nadine called him "my romantic, poetic man", which made blush, but he was pleased by the comment. He cared for his family back East, as well as his new family with Nadine in Utah. He loved to read and spent many hours researching for his book and other topics of interest. He was very smart and knowledgeable about many things. He loved his family in Utah and Vermont dearly. He loved cats and dogs, and all animals, and being in nature.
Tony leaves behind his wife Nadine H. Otto in Ogden UT, 4 step-children Bruce (Becca) Jolly in West Haven, UT, Kirk (Kami) Jolly in West Haven, UT, Rachel Jolly in Clinton UT, Amanda (Shaun) Smith in So. Ogden UT & 6 step-grandchildren, Gavin, Hanna, Elizabeth, Decklan, Sawyer, Noah; 2 sons, Zechariah Tyler Otto in Sunderland MA, Jon Maxwell Otto in NYC; sisters Dottie Deans in N. Pomfret, VT, Sallie Deans Lake in Northampton MA; and 1 brother, J. Nicholas Otto in Bethesda, MD.
Tony was preceded in death by his dad, John Otto & mother, Sallie Kenefick Otto, both in Buffalo, NY.
Funeral/Celebration Services will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Gathering/Visiting 1:00-2:00pm, Celebration of Tony's Life 2:00-3:00 pm at Myers Mortuary, 845 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.
Interment to Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., Ogden, UT, for Graveside Service & Military Honors. Interment also with 1 urn in Vermont.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated. To donate click the donation tab at the top of his obituary page.