FRED POTENZA Jr.

Fred Potenza, Jr., 82, passed away on May 13, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1928, in Chicago, IL, son of Fred and Martha, nee Venute, Potenza. Fred served his country honorably in the Army as part of the occupation force in Germany during World War II. Fred married Pat Cairns on Sept. 22, 1951, in Chicago where they enjoyed 60 years together. He was Executive Vice President at the National Safety Council where he championed the design and use of child car seats. He also worked as Executive Vice President of the Risk Management Division at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Fred was a member of the Northwest Assembly of God Church, the Masons and the Institute of Traffic Engineers. Fred was a very caring and giving person who loved spending time with family and friends. In his seventies he continued to ski, white water raft and set an example for all around him with his endless energy. He and his wife Pat enjoyed their winters in Fountain Hills, AZ, and their summers in Mount Prospect, IL. He is survived by his wife Pat; two sons, Bruce (Donna) and Scott (Ann); one daughter, Judy (Bryan) Segedi; two grandchildren, Megan and Ryan; one sister, Annamae (Lou) DiCicco, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be sent in Fred's memory to the Lymphoma Research Foundation www.lymphoma.org, (212-349-2910) or the Northwest Assembly of God Church at 900 N. Wolf Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. A Memorial Service to honor Fred's life will be held at this church on June 25 at 12:30 p.m.