Columbia "Bina" Otero, of East Hanover, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, at the age of 93.

Bina was a talented artist, who loved to paint.  With an eye for detail, she created some very beautiful oil paintings that even won her accolades at some local amateur art contests.  Bina was a huge animal lover and donated generously to a variety of animal charities throughout her life.   Bina loved music and reading, took a serious interest in current events and loved a good debate.  She had a great sense of humor and an infectious laugh.

Bina was predeceased by her husband Hilton Otero, her daughter Joan Otero, Angelo and Catherine Restaino, Pat Restaino and Marie Restaino Ianetti. Bina is survived by her son John Hilton Otero and his wife Lisa, her grandchildren Andrew and Alexis and her great grandson Lucas.

Donations can be made in Bina's honor to any animal charity of your choosing.

Entombment was held privately. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 19th, 9:45am, at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover.