Growing up in a house with eight brothers and sisters there was always something brewing in the Otchy household. Nothing could really surprise the family until the day when Tim, one of the Otchy children, announced he was going to be a Catholic Priest!
That announcement proved to be the precursor of a series of adventures for Tim's younger brother Matt with the newly ordained Father Tim Otchy. These escapades led to a special bond which developed between two brothers. Matt was most grateful for having spent this time with his brother and never forgot how witnessing his brother's love and faith helped to guide him throughout the rest of his life.
Whether it was sailing, camping, discovering Las Vegas or trekking through the back country of Nicaragua, life lessons abounded.
Though tragedy would appear to be the end game, love, faith and a passion for life would be the legacy selflessly given to a brother.
First time author Matthew Otchy is a life-long resident of New Jersey. He has had a successful career as a management professional and consultant focusing on the Retail and Pharmaceutical industries.
He has been active for over 30 years in many Catholic and community organizations including the Knights of Columbus and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation serving as a Council Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.
He graduated from Fordham University with B.S. degree in Marketing and earned his MBA from Pace University in New York City.
He and his wife Joanne have raised two children and reside in Bergen County, New Jersey.