Philip A

Kotar, Jr.

Philip Anthony Kotar  ("Phoofy") ("Jr")

Born May 20, 1971 in Englewood, New Jersey.  Philip passed away peacefully at his home in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.  Philip is survived by his mother Patty J. Gross-Sullivan, of Wickenburg Arizona, his sisters Jules Bruno of Springfield, Massachusetts, Toni Kotar and her wife Nico Norris of Cliffside Park, New Jersey.  He will be missed by his closest friends Marc Murano,  Annie Frey and Jesse Elwell of Cliffside Park and Jennifer Elwell of Spring Glen Ny.

Philip developed a passion for all things Culinary and began working first for his late grandparents, Joseph and Helen Gross, owners of The Lounge Restaurant in Tenafly New Jersey.  He worked at La Veracruzana, a top Mexican restaurant in Northampton, MA, and at Alexanders Restaurant in The Famous Miss Florence Diner in Florence, MA.

Phillip was a member of the Northampton High School graduating class of 1987, where he played football for The Blue Devils.  Phillip was a sports enthusiast, loved rock music and  his dog companions: Wiggles, Mary Jane and Roxanne.  He was a Member of Li UNA Local 3 Laborers Union in Northern New Jersey.

Instead of flowers, please consider donating to VEG Er for Pets in Philip's name at 1327 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 630-0636.

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled later at the family's convenience.