Dr. Michael Kottas, M.D. Obituary (1946 - 2015)

Dr. Michael Kottas, 68, died from complications relating to ALS, which he valiantly fought during the last year of his life. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Kottas was Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Addiction Medicine, and had been in private medical practice in Verona from 1980 until his retirement in 2014. Dr. Kottas was passionate about the care of others, and he served the local Greek and American communities with dedication, honesty, and compassion. He is survived by his wife, Maria (nee Theocharis), his three sons and their spouses, Vassilis (Yuliya), Angelos (Phyra), and George (Melissa), as well as his two beloved grandchildren, Hyonia and Elias. Viewing will be held at Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Wednesday, April 1st from 4pm to 7pm. (Trisagion will begin at 6:30 pm) Funeral services will be held at Ss. Nicholas, Constantine, and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Laurel Avenue, Roseland on Thursday, April 2nd, at 10am. Interment to follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Caldwell. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Dr. Michael Kottas to: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Multidisciplinary Care Center Please make checks payable to the Trustees of Columbia University and include The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig MDA/ALS Multidisciplinary Care Center in the memo line: Columbia University Medical Center Office of Development 100 Haven Avenue, Suite 29D New York, NY 10032 OR Ss. Nicholas, Constantine, and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 80 Laurel Ave Roseland, NJ 07068