A Dorchester mother and son and a Mattapan father are being remembered by their friends and family in the wake of a two-car crash in Milton that killed everyone in both cars earlier this month.
On July 5, 47-year-old Charles A. Ocitti was driving a Mercedes-Benz when his car hit a Toyota Corolla head-on at the intersection of Randolph Avenue and Hillside Street, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office said previously. The driver and passenger in the Toyota — 71-year-old Diane Myers and her son, 39-year-old Jonathan Myers — were died in the crash.
Police responded to the crash around 4:30 p.m., the district attorney’s office said. Ocitti — the only person in the Mercedes-Benz at the time of the crash — was rushed to a Boston hospital, but he died of his injuries the following day.
Diane Myers was born July 13, 1953, in Little River, South Carolina, to Edward Myers Jr. and Stella Myers, according to her obituary. Condolences posted to her online obituary described her as “a wonderful person” and “a jewel.”
Jonathan Myers was born Sept. 24, 1985, in Boston to Rick Johnson and Diane Myers, according to his obituary. He and his mother leave behind Diane Myers’ mother, Stella Myers; Gerard Paschal — their brother and son, respectively; and many other beloved friends and relatives.
Charles Ocitti was born in Kampala, Uganda, to Jimmy and Mary Ocitti, and “lived a life filled with adventure, compassion, and dedication,” according to his obituary.
“From an early age, Charles showed an entrepreneurial spirit,” his obituary reads. “As a young boy in Uganda, he started his first business — a roadside shop he ran alongside his mother.”
During his primary and high school years, Ocitti attended Alberdingk Thijm College and Rivers International School Arnhem — both in the Netherlands, according to his obituary. He eventually earned an MBA in finance from the University of Surrey in the U.K.
Much of his life was spent living and working abroad, including in England, the Netherlands and Germany. His entrepreneurial drive and ambition “carried him far, leading him to a career working with various international nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of others.”
“His time overseas was filled with cherished memories, especially playing basketball with his brother from sunup to sundown, a passion that stayed with him throughout his life,’ his obituary reads.
Ocitti also spent time working in Boston, ran a construction business and enjoyed making investments in real estate, according to his obituary.
Ocitti had a lifelong love of sports, including the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots, according to his obituary. He was also passionate about music — especially Afrobeats and reggae, “which always lifted his spirits and filled the room wherever he was.”
“For the past 8.5 years, his daughter Grace Ocitti has been the center of Charles’ universe and the light of his life,” his obituary reads. “Everything he did and all that he worked for was with Grace in mind, which gave his life great meaning and purpose.”
Outside his long list of professional achievements, Ocitti “will be remembered for his humor, kindness, and unwavering loyalty,” according to his obituary.
“He was a big brother in every sense — protector, confidante, and friend. His warmth, generosity, and quiet strength touched all who knew him,“ his obituary reads.
Ocitti leaves behind his daughter, parents, three siblings and many other beloved relatives and friends, according to his obituary.
“He will be deeply missed by his entire family and countless friends around the world,” his obituary reads.
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