Dr. Robert J. Ott Sr. (Bob) passed away peacefully at home with family beside him on December 12, 2008 after a long battle with Prostate Cancer.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Emma Ott, along with his brother Andrew B. Ott Jr., and sisters Ruth O'Brien and Jane Schmauder.

His biggest joy was being with his family; his loving wife Mary, and his children and grandchildren who lovingly called him Pop-Pop. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Rose, whom he married in 1956.

He is also survived by his son Robert J. Ott Jr. and wife Judy; daughter Regina O. Sommer and husband Mike; daughter Mary O. Price and husband David; son Captain Gregory M. Ott, USN and wife Rebecca, and son Charles B.W. Ott; grandchildren Kyle and Eric Flynn, Jessica and Michael Ott, Katie and Christopher Ott, and Delaney and Zachary Ott.

Bob was born August 1, 1932 in Irvington, New Jersey. He graduated from Seton Hall Prep in 1950 and attended Georgetown University and graduated with his DDS in 1956. After graduation he served in the United States Navy for two years and was honorably discharged and moved to Westfield, New Jersey.

In Westfield, he practiced general dentistry for over 25 years before joining Delta Dental Plan of New Jersey as the Vice President of Professional Services in 1983. Six years later he was promoted to President and CEO and served in that capacity until his retirement in June 1996. In addition, from June 1994 thru June 1996 he served as the Chairman of the Board of Delta Dental Plans Association. He was a member of the ADA, NJDA, and the Central Dental Society as president, the American College of Dentists, and the International College of Dentists.

While in Westfield, Bob was drawn to community service. He served as a regional board member for the Bank of New York. He was also a member of the local American Red Cross, serving as their chairman. He was a member of the Civil Defense, the Rotary Club of Westfield, the Westfield High School Booster Club, scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 73, and a member of Echo Lake Country Club. He was active with Holy Trinity Catholic Church serving on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

In 2003, he and Mary moved to Hollywood, Maryland where he retired continuing his hobbies of golf, boating and gardening and adding crabbing. In Hollywood, he was a member of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church and served briefly on the Parish Council. He was also a member of the local Lions Club and the Navy League.

The family will receive friends at Brinsfield Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00 am Interment will follow at St. George's Catholic Church Cemetery in Valley Lee, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Hospital or the Hospice House of St. Mary's.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.