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Fawzi Ali Ottman, Jr., passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 54. Beloved Husband for a loving 30 years to Nicole M. Gore. Devoted Father of Quateria Ottman, Jamilah (George) Polk, Fawzi Ali (Tyriana) Ottman III, Ishmael (Kayla) Ottman and Marquesha Scott. Loving Son of Fawzi Ali Ottman, Sr. & the late Ada E. Ottman. Fond Grandfather of Samaje Sanders, Quarteria Sanders, Jaslyn Taylor, Kalani Polk, Bella Polk and Nile Ottman. Dear Brother of Sufyan Ottman, Someer Ottman, Shalisha Bazemore, Tamara (Fred) Williams, Saadah Ottman, Saba Ottman, Ali Ottman, Sienna Ottman, Tesneen Ottman, Miriam Ottman and Tarik Ottman. Dear Uncle of many Nieces & Nephews.
Family and Friends are to gather for the visitation on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located between Mannheim & Wolf Road). Funeral to follow on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Russo’s Hillside Chapels with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Homegoing Service to be celebrated promptly at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside. For additional information, please call (708) 449-5300.
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