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Roberto Oton Obituary

Oton, Roberto 78 of Park Ridge, IL, passed away suddenly but peacefully Friday, April 17, 2009 at his home. He will be dearly missed by his wife Martha Oton, his daughter Madeline Oton-Tarpey and son-in-law Phil Tarpey, his brother Lazaro Oton, his stepson John Herrera, and granddaughter Erin Herrera and husband Mustapha Irizi, his great-grandson Elias Irizi, many cherished nieces and nephews, and loyal companion Mijo who never left his side. His many friends who met him while working out, talking, walking in the neighborhood and having coffee livened his spirits and love for life every day. A private memorial will be held for his immediate family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the American Heart Association on behalf of Roberto Oton.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 20, 2009.

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Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2025

Happy Birthday Pops
Miss you

Madeline

August 16, 2025

Happy birthday pops
Miss you

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 15, 2025

Dad, missing you this Fathers Day

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 17, 2025

RIP Dad thinking of you today and always
Love Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2024

Dad, Happy Birthday, miss you

Madeline

April 16, 2024

Dad,
So hard to believe that it has been 15 years. Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you .You are always in my heart.
Love Madeline

Madeline

August 16, 2023

Happy 93rd Birthday pops, miss you. Love always your manguito

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 18, 2023

Dad, Happy Father´s Day. Miss you
love always.
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 17, 2023

Dad, 14 years have passed not a day goes by that you are not missed. Love you and Miss you
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2022

Happy Birthday dad, miss you always.

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 19, 2022

Happy Father´s Day dad.
Miss you....

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 17, 2022

Dad, missing you everyday, your always in my heart. Love Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 15, 2021

Happy Birthday pops, miss you

MadelineOton-Tarpey

June 20, 2021

Happy Father’s Day Dad, miss you.

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 17, 2021

Dad another year has pasted by but I think of you and miss you everyday. Your here in my heart, and will never be forgotten. Love you Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2020

Happy Birthday Dad, miss you

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 21, 2020

Fathers Day 2020 miss you pops❤

At Colon Cemetery.

Madeline Oton - Tarpey

April 16, 2020

Dad,
Today marks 11 years, and I finally fulfilled your dream. Cuba is a beautiful as you said it would be!
I hope you enjoyed the journey along with me. Although spreading your ashes was not easy, I know that was were you wanted to be, you are were your family is, with your sister, your brothers, and parents, Varadero, Malecon, and the Oton paternal home. You and I will go back, I promise you. I miss you pops.
Madeline 4/17/2020

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2019

Happy Birthday Pops, miss you.
Love your mangito. ❤

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 16, 2019

Happy Father's Day miss you pops!❤

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 16, 2019

Dad,
It has been 10 years today that you passed away.
I still remember your smile and your voice.
Miss you so much today and always.
Love always.
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2018

Happy Birthday dad, today you would be 88. Miss you pops!

Madeline Oton

June 17, 2018

Missing you this Fathers Day!

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 16, 2018

Dad
It has been 9 years since you left us.
Still think of you everyday, and I know you are always with me.
Miss you
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2017

Happy Birthday pops!
Miss you

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 17, 2017

Dad it is hard to believe that 8 years have passed. love you and miss you every day.

Happy 86th birthday dad, wish you were here you loved DC. Miss you always and forever!

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2016

Maddline Oton-tarpey

April 17, 2016

Seven years since you have passed....miss you everyday
And forever in my heart.
Love you Dad

Madeline Oton-tarpey

August 15, 2015

Dad,
Happy Birthday, wishing you where here to give you a big hug. Miss you!
Love always
Madeline

Madeline Oton - Tarpey

April 17, 2015

Dad today makes six years. So hard to believe I can still hear your voice... Your always in my heart forever! Miss you
Madeline

Madeline Oton Tarpey

August 16, 2014

Dad,
Happy Birthday, we all miss you very much. I know that you are with us everyday!
Love you always and forever!
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 15, 2014

Dad,
Happy Father's Day, Miss you very much!
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 16, 2014

Dad,
It is hard to believe that 5 years have passed, not a single day goes by that I don't think about you. We miss you pops!
Love always
Madeline

Dad and his Mijo

Madeline Oton- Tarpey

September 11, 2013

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

September 11, 2013

Dad,
Mijo is with you...Take good care of each other. We miss you both very much.
Love
Madeline

August 16, 2013

Happy Birthday Tio!!! You are greatly missed.
Still remember that wonderful smile!
Love,
Gema & Joe

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2013

Happy Birthday Dad!
Miss you!!
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 16, 2013

Dad,
Happy Fathers Day,
Miss you very much!
Love
Madeline

Madeline Oton- Tarpey

April 16, 2013

Dad, 4 years have passed, as have most of the tears, but not a day goes by that I don't think of you, daily as I twist your wedding ring around my finger. I miss you very much.
Love always,
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2012

Dad,
Our 20th anniversary, how I wish you were here to celebrate it and your Birthday, I love you and miss you very much!
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 16, 2012

Dad,
3 years have passed and not a day goes by that I don't miss you, that I don't wish you were still here....We all miss you very much.
I love you Pops!
Madeline

Dad, with his brother Petin in Puerto Rico

April 3, 2012

Madeline Oton - Tarpey

August 16, 2011

Dad,
Happy 81st Birthday. We all miss you very much and you are always in my thoughts! Thanks for being a great Dad!
Love you always! Your Mangito

Madeline Oton - Tarpey

June 19, 2011

Dad,
Happy Father's Day Pops!
I miss you!
Love always
Madeline

Madeline Oton - Tarpey

April 16, 2011

Dad, it is hard to believe that 2 years have passed, we all miss you very much. You are in my thoughts every day.
Love you always
Madeline

August 16, 2010

Dad,
Happy Birthday. You are always in my heart.
I miss you very much.
Love
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

June 19, 2010

Dad,
Happy Father's Day. We all miss you very much!
You are always in my thoughts.
Madeline

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

April 16, 2010

Dad,
It's hard to think that a year has passed...
I think about you everyday, and miss you very much.
your mangito

Madeline Oton-Tarpey

August 16, 2009

Dad,
Happy Birthday.
I miss you.... But you will always be in my heart.
your mangito.

Peggy Russell Egan

April 27, 2009

We were very sad to hear the news that Roberto passed away so suddenly.He was such a charming man and always so nice and sweet to all the Russells.(We knew him before we knew his granddaughter, Erin!) I know he made everyone smile. May it give you some comfort knowing that he died peacefully....and very much loved.

Bette Lou Bernberg

April 21, 2009

I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Roberto. He always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He helped me get through the bad days just with his kind words. The times we went for coffee after working out at the gym were always very special as he was a wonderful friend. He even tried to teach me Spanish. I will miss him dearly.

Rob Rosenberg

April 21, 2009

Roberto was a very kind and sincere man. I knew him as a pleasant acquaintance and Bally's Northshore club. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are with the family

Erin Herrera

April 20, 2009

To my dearest grandfather,
I will always remember our fun times together mischieviously eating too many sweets or scratching lotto tickets together. You had a gift to make people feel welcome and always charmed them with your smile. My favorite memory of you was your daily goodbye's to Eli- "Cabesa con Cabesa" as you rubbed your foreheads together! May you rest in peace and know we are thinking of you! To Grandma, Madeline and Phil we love you and will always be here for you.

Mustapha Irizi

April 20, 2009

Martha and Robert invited me to their home like their own grandson. Within minutes of talking to Robert, he would make you feel like you knew him forever. I will miss his lively conversations and his generosity. All my love to you Martha and Madeline.

Rosabel Oton Jose L. Vargas

April 20, 2009

My uncle was a very special person and I'm glad I was able to let him know. I'll never forget his good sense of humor, his love for his family, his solidarity with the oppressed and his sociability. We will always remember him. We send our love to Martha, Madeline and Mijo.

Elias and his Grandpapa at Christmas Eve 2008. Eli would like to "Visit his grandpapa in heaven in his airplane" We love you Grandpapa.

April 20, 2009

Bertica Canizares-Rosales

April 20, 2009

Roberto was one of my late father's oldest
and dearest friends(Mateo Canizares). My deepest sympathies to all the family.
Rest in peace,dear friend.The Canizares

Carmen Garcia

April 20, 2009

Martha, I am sorry for your loss. I admired your long lasting marriage and the example you left for your children. I haven't seen you in a long time but I've always considered you a friend and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Maria Alonso

April 20, 2009

My uncle, may he rest in peace, I will never forget how much he cared for me. As a child I remember memories of him brining me and my cousin treats from the train station. As an adult his guidance on being careful, and alway his smile and funny jokes. My last conversation with him was this Easter and as always he was so sweet and truly touched my heart when he said he carried my daughter's picture in his wallet. May God hold him close. I hope you and my father and grandma are together enjoying heaven now! Another angel to guide us. To my family I love you!

Patricia Oton

April 20, 2009

My all time favorite uncle (tio Roberto): Thanks for your kindness, your love, your happiness and generosity. My family and I will always remember and cherish your life and admire your values and convictions. All our love to Martha and Madeline.

Linda Boyer

April 20, 2009

To the Oton Family,
Jerry and I are sorry for your loss. I had met the Otons a couple times at Tarpey gatherings, and felt a real friendship with them. Mr. Oton is in out thoughts.

Chip Reljac

April 20, 2009

Every morning that I worked out at Bally's in Morton Grove was made special when my friend Roberto would enthusiastically greet me with a big smile and handshake and say how is the champ. My heartfelt condolences to the Oton family. I will miss my friend.

Janie Frederico

April 20, 2009

Working out at Bally's, I always relied on Roberto to brighten my day. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dave Young

April 20, 2009

From the crew in Belfast, we are all thinking of you and yours.

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