Robert “Bud” Lawrence Cottier
Rochester, NY- Bud Cottier, 74, died peacefully from complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis on September 25th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 1, 1948, in Rochester, NY, the son of Stewart and Euphemia Cottier.
Bud graduated from Cardinal Mooney Highschool, Class of 1966. Following graduation he attended St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York receiving a bachelor’s degree in Math. Bud was also in ROTC for 4 years receiving the honor of Distinguished Military Graduate. After graduation from college, Bud married his high school sweetheart on December 28, 1970. They celebrated 51 years of a loving marriage, last December.
Bud then entered the United States Army as a First Lieutenant serving on a Nike Hercules Missile Base in Coventry, Rhode Island. In 1973, Bud continued his patriotic service in the Reserves with the 98th Training Division in Rochester, NY retiring after 7 years as a Major. He then worked in banking at Security Trust and Manufactures Hanover until 1981.
On February 14th, 1981, Bud was hired by Wendy’s of Rochester as Chief Financial Officer. He worked for Richard and Joanne Fox for over 38 years exemplifying hard work, loyalty, integrity, and leadership. He built genuine and lifelong friendships as he managed the Rochester office as the company grew to over 100 stores. Bud took great pride in being a part of the Wendy’s family throughout his 38 years and remained grateful. Bud retired in November 2017. During his career he also served on the Board for Heritage Christian Services for 7 years.
Surviving in addition to his wife Mary Jane, are his sons Scott Cottier (Christine), Brad Cottier (Melanie) and his daughter Jane Cottier; four grandchildren Scott Cottier Jr., Allyson Cottier, Bennett Cottier and Lane Cottier; two sisters, Allyson McGinn (Gregory), Laurel Arranaga (Robert); brother in-law Richard Felber (Barbara); sisters in-law Judith Cushman (David), Karen Greer (John) and many nieces and nephews.
Bud enjoyed many hours of golfing, hunting, fishing, boating with family and friends especially DANCING. Bud counted his blessings, specifically for the many years spent on Owasco Lake.
A Memorial service will be held Friday September 30 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church at 2617 East Ave, 14610. Interment following mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 2461 Lake Avenue, Rochester NY 14612. Reception luncheon following at 1:00pm at Oak Hill Country Club at 145 Kilbourn Road, Rochester, 14618 – ALL are welcome!
Those who wish to remember Bud in a special way, may make gifts in his memory to the Heritage Christian Services foundation:
www.heritagechristianservices.org/donate
Heritage Christian Services
275 Kenneth Drive Suite 100 Rochester, NY 14623
OR
The Rheumatology Research Foundation:
Rheumatology Research Foundation
2200 Lake Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30319
The mission of the Rheumatology Research Foundation is to advance research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic disease. The Foundation is the country’s largest source of private funding for rheumatic disease research, having invested $204 million since 1985.
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7 responses to “Cottier, Robert “Bud””
Deepest condolences to the Cottier family and “may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Mary Jane , Jane, Scott & Brad
So sorry to hear about Robert..
This is such a loss.
So glad I met most of you because of Jane and working at ADPOV. Hang on to the memories you are all in my heart and prayers.
Miss you Love Janine
Thoughts and prayers To Mary Jane, Jane Brad,and Scott and the Rest of the family, Bud was a great Person, I’ll never forgot the Holidays And great Times at the lake house we had.God Bless.Rick.
I enjoyed but so much when I occasionally worked in the office at Wendy’s of Rochester, with him. He always brought laughter and fun to us all! I’m sure he will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
Mary Jane & family,
Words can’t express how sorry I was to hear the news. There isn’t enough space here for me to recap the memories over 30 years working for Bud. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Bud was simply “ a great guy”. He was a joy to spend time with at Wendy’s or at Mcquaid.
He will be missed.
Mary Jane and family, I am very sorry to read of Bud’s passing. When Bud hired me at Wendy’s, it was the start of a new and very different office experience for me. Because of Bud’s management style, I knew my co-workers and I had Bud on our side. Annual reviews with Bud were always fun and interesting with the stories he told. I am honored to have known him.