The DEA regrets to announce the passing of retired Det. Marc F. Lotter, whose death is pending 9/11 LOD status. Det. Lotter, who passed away May 25, 2024, retired out of the Police Laboratory Firearms Analysis Section.
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Friday, May 31, 2024
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Caratozzolo Funeral Home
1785 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 1, 2024
1115 hours to 1215 hours
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Roman Church
125 Half Hollow Rd.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Interment
Middle Tennessee State Veterans’ Cemetery
Nashville, Tennessee
Det. Lotter was born in Deer Park, New York on April 21, 1966. He graduated from Deer Park High School in 1984, before playing soccer at Hofstra University. He joined the Air Force in 1986 as Senior Airman and an F16 fighter mechanic. He was stationed at Hahn Airforce base in Germany, where he enthusiastically embraced Octoberfest and skiing in the Swiss Alps. Marc Lotter was appointed to the NYPD on July 10, 1992, and spent many years in OCCB/Brooklyn North Narcotics before joining the Ballistics Unit. He was promoted to Detective on August 27, 1999. After September 11, 2001, Marc worked relentlessly at Ground Zero and his patriotism urged him to re-enlist in the military, this time serving in the Navy as Crew Chief with the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. His military career took him all over the world from Germany to the Middle East.
After 24 years with the Police Department, Det. Lotter retired from the NYPD on August 31, 2016, out of the Police Laboratory, Firearms Analysis Section.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, and their combined family of five children: Bryanne, Nolan, Colette, Jessica and Joseph.
Through the years, Det. Lotter enjoyed hunting, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife bought their dream, retirement home in Tennessee. Most recently, Marc and Dawn traveled in their camper and visited all 50 States. Det. Lotter’s enthusiasm for life was not diminished by 9/11-related cancer. In his memory and in lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation
