Philip A. Lotus

Philip A. Lotus Monroe, New York Philip A. Lotus of Monroe, N.Y., a retired Lieutenant of the FDNY and a longtime resident of the area, passed away September 30, 2020 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y. He was 80. The son of the late Alfred and Karen Lotus, he was born on January 19, 1940 in New York, N.Y. He was a member of the Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge. He was a former member of National Guard. Survivors include hes wife Rosemarie Lotus at home. His children Philip Lotus and his wife Maureen of Greenville, N.Y. Jennifer Stanaitis and her husband Matt of Goshen, N.Y. His grandchildren John Lotus and his wife Bridget; Heather Esposito and her husband Jarrod and Christopher Lotus. He is also survived by three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Glenn Lotus. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Strong Basile Funeral Home 477-8240 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com.