Thomas Garrett Cotter

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Thomas Cotter graduated from Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton, with an MBA degree. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the owner of T. Garrett, Incorporated. His obituary reads: COTTER, Thomas G. age 63 of Dayton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents: John G. & Elizabeth Cotter. Mr. Cotter was a graduate of Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton where he graduated with an MBA He was a veteran of the US Army and was the owner of T. Garrett Incorporated. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Mary Anne; his daughter, Carolyn Cotter; sister, Martha (Marty) Dakin & her fiance Jack Hohl; special friend & brother-in-law, Tony White; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. Friends may call Sunday, August 28, 2005, from 5 to 8 PM at the MAGETTI GAVIN FUNERAL HOME, 1508 Valley Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2005, at Our Lady of The Rosary Church with Father Michael Holloran Celebrant. Prayers 9:30 AM Monday at the funeral home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Mr. Cotter. (Published in the Dayton Daily News on 8/27/2005)

Thomas married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living

John married Elizabeth R. Koors on 10 Jul 1937 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Frederick Koors and Catherine Heideman) was born in 1908 in Reading, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA; died on 18 Aug 2005 in Widows Home, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; was buried on 22 Aug 2005 in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabeth Koors was employed at the University of Dayton.

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From a book about the Dayton police department: "John William Cotter was born in the city of Dayton on August 23, 1865. He received his education and early training in St. Joseph's Parochial School. He was engaged as a teamster when appointed patrolman on the police force, January 15, 1897. During the thirteen years he has served in the department he has proven a valuable and capable officer. Mr. Cotter and his wife, Elizabeth, are the parents of five daughters, Ellen, Margaret, Colista, Carmelita, and Cleopha, and one son, John. Mr. Cotter is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians."

John married Elizabeth O'Neil on 23 Apr 1901 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of John O'Neil and Ellen O'Brien) was born in 1870 in Montgomery County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick + Catherine Heideman. Catherine was born in cir 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Garret + Elizabeth McCarthy. Elizabeth was born in cir 1845 in Irish Free State. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John + Ellen O'Brien. Ellen was born in cir 1845. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]