Christine C Otterbine,

December 23, 1949 - March 9, 2018

Christine C. Evelina-Otterbine, , 68 of Cocoa, Florida died on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Kindred Hospital.. Born Friday, December 23, 1949 in Paterson, New Jersey. Christine was the daughter of the late Thomas and Theresa Evelina. Born and raised in Paterson Christine was a graduate of Mary Help of Christians High School. Throughout her life she would also live in Clifton, NJ as well as most recently Cocoa, Florida. Christine was an active foster parent for the NJ Division of Youth and Family Services, and after years of participating in the program she was able to adopt her first and only child, Edward. Christine worked in sales, at the Paterson News, and also The Star Ledger, where she retired from in 2006. After retirement Christine would earn her Associates Degree in Medical Admin Assisting. Christine was the family pillar, being there for everyone, family, friends, and even strangers. Christine was an avid lover of NASCAR, and was able to attend a few races while she lived in Florida. Her first love was her grandchildren in New Jersey Ryan and Alexandro. She was a strong, resourceful, and loving woman who will be missed by all those that were blessed by having her in their lives. Christine is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Frank G. Otterbine, by her loving son Edward R. Evelina-Nasi and his spouse Sandro Nasi, by her cherished grandchildren Ryan Edward Nasi, and Alexandro Christopher Nasi, by her caring nephews Thomas Evelina Jr. and Anthony Evelina Sr., and caring great nephews and nieces Anthony Evelina Jr., James Evelina, Brianna Evelina, and Dana Evelina. Christine was predeceased by her brother Thomas Evelina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday at St Ambrose Church located at 83 Throckmorton Ln Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, Jamesburg, NJ. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com