Roberto S.

Otero

ROBERTO S. OTERO, SR., age 63, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. Rob was born to the late Santo and Alicia Otero. He married the love of his life, Sandra on December 5, 1981, and she preceded him in death in 2024. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and a longtime employee of ChemCoaters. Rob was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, where he was active as a lector. He enjoyed watching the Chicago sports teams and was the self-proclaimed “stat man” in his family. He will be missed dearly and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Surviving Rob are his loving sons, Roberto (Melissa) Otero, Jr. and Ryan Otero; 5 grandchildren, Liliana (Brian) Smith, Isabella, Analissa, Tatyana (Christian) Cervantes and Ellie; 3 great grandchildren, Watson, Tatum and Evangelina; brother, Jose A. Otero; 3 sisters, Gricelle Cardona, Silquia Otero, Olga I. Ortiz; other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Sandra Otero; daughter, Monique Otero; and his parents, Santo and Alicia.

There will be a visitation for Roberto on Monday, November 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jaime Perea officiating, all at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Ave., Lake Station. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.