Cotter, Edward J. - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 4th. He was 97.

Born in Somerville to the late Bridget (Murphy) Cotter and Francis J. Cotter. He attended Somerville High School and was an employee of the Somerville Public Works Dept. for almost 40 years, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Somerville Post 19 American Legion.

Eddie lived life to the fullest. He had a calm demeanor and more often than not a smile on his face. He loved dancing bowling and was an avid Boston sports fan. His family was his whole life, especially his grandchildren. He loved to joke around with them and always made each one feel they were the most important person in his life.

Eddie was predeceased by his wives Mildred (MacDonald) Cotter and Lenore "Sis" Cotter. He was the father of Edward, Daniel and his wife Paula, James and his wife Susan and Gary Cotter. Janice Landry and her husband Steve, Barbara Campbell and her husband Scott and the late Keith Cotter. He was also the step-father to Robert, Judy and the late Dennis Brown. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House SQ.) Somerville on Thursday, November 9th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

A prayer service will be conducted in the funeral home at 11:00AM.

Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery,

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Edward's name to the Alzheimer's Assocation