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Eli was pronounced deceased on arrival at the South Shore Hospital Emergency Department on Monday morning March 21
st
from injuries and trauma sustained in a car accident in Hingham earlier that day. He was 51 years of age and resided in Quincy for the past few years. He was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico and spent his early years there. He was the beloved son of Adelfilio Otero of Florida and the late Veronica Gonzalez and loving stepson of the late Ildelfonso Rivera. His family settled in Chelsea in 1975 and Eli attended local schools and was graduated from Chelsea High School class of '83 where he excelled in varsity basketball. He attended college for 1 year studying electronics. He participated in parish activities and religious education at St. Rose Church in Chelsea. He worked for a time with Triangle Maintenance and HighRise, a commercial window cleaning co. He was regarded by his friends and family as a "Good Camper", always available and willing to help others moving, painting and always being there for friends to lend a hand and share their burdens. In his lifetime Eli enjoyed playing Congo Drums, Salsa Music, boxing, artwork and drawing, cooking and studying religion and scripture. In addition to his birth father Eli is survived by three brothers and one sister; Pedro Cartagena of Pawtucket RI, Carlos J. Cartagana of Fall River, Maria N. Cartagana of Rochester NY, and Jose Luis Otero of Lancaster PA. Eli is also survived by his new godson Nikolas Valila and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday March 31 st from 5 - 8 P.M. A prayer service will be held during the visitation. Services will conclude at the visitation. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Frank A. Welsh & Sons Funeral Home 718 Broadway CHELSEA on Thursday March 31 st from 5 - 8 P.M. A prayer service will be held during the visitation. Services will conclude at the visitation. Funeral Home fully handicap accessible, ample parking opposite Funeral Home.
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