Lammott Cottman

Lammott Walter Cottman, known to most as Cott, died of a stroke in New York City on Nov. 19, a day before his 72nd birthday.

Mr. Cottman was a longtime summer resident of Azurest in Sag Harbor, where he stayed with his wife and family at her parents’ house. His wife of 50 years, the former Andrea Howard, was the president of the Azurest Association off and on for many years.

Not long ago, Ms. Cottman had been ill and required a liver transplant; Mr. Cottman had cared for her during a five-year recovery. Mary Ann Whitehead, a family friend, recalled that he was very devoted to his family and generous as well as a lot of fun at the beach every weekend.

He was born in 1942 in Seaford, Del., where he grew up. He went to Howard University, which is where he met his wife. The couple had three sons, Sean Lammott Cottman of New York City, Evan Grant Cottman of Oakland, Calif., and Damon Cottman. A granddaughter also survives. Mr. Cottman’s two sisters and his son Damon died before him.

His career began at National Cash Register in New York, where he eventually became a systems analyst in 1970 and continued to hold a variety of technology sector jobs until his death.

In his free time he was musically inclined, playing piano and clarinet, then adopting the saxophone later in life. He took part in the first program initiated at Jazzmobile to develop and encourage a love of music in children and adults. The organization offers performances and education in New York City.

Ms. Whitehead recalled that he was also a runner and had completed a couple of marathons while enjoying running here, but mostly his time in Sag Harbor was for relaxation. “He was a great guy and always lots of fun.”

A memorial service was held in New York City on Nov. 30 and his ashes were scattered in Seaford, Del. The family has suggested donations to Jazzmobile, 91 Claremont Avenue, New York 10027.