Thomas Kotarsky

   Thomas E. Kotarsky, 69, died Oct. 21 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.
   Born in Elizabeth, Mr. Kotarsky resided in Manville for the past 56 years.
   He served in the National Guard during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
   Mr. Kotarsky was a design draftsman for over 45 years. He began his career with Diehls in Finderne, where he met his wife, Rosalie. He then worked for Lockheed, continuing his career at the former Burroughs Corporation in Piscataway and at their current location, Unisys in Flemington. For the past 14 years, Thomas had been working for Convatec in Skillman.
   He was a communicant of Christ the King R.C. Church in Manville and an honorary member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
   Surviving are his wife Rosalie Gambino Kotarsky; daughter Teresa “Terri” Kotarsky and son Thomas Kotarsky, both of Manville; brother and sister-in-law Edward and Annette Kotarsky, of Manville; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
   Visiting hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Branchburg Funeral Home, 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg. Funeral services will begin with a prayer at 9:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 25) at the funeral home, followed by a 10:30 a.m. funeral liturgy at St. Ann’s R.C. Church, 45 Anderson St., Raritan.
   Interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater.
   Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas’ memory to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006-3517, www.SupportVeterans.org
   For more information or to send condolences, please visit www.branchburgfuneralhome.com