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Florence Poteau Obituary

Florence Anne Poteau Longtime Media Resident Florence Anne Poteau, age 91, of Media, PA, died January 9, 2014. Mrs. Poteau was born and raised in Upper Darby, PA and lived in Media, PA for forty two years. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School class of 1939. She was a homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper for Auto Electric. She was a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church where she cooked meals for the priests on Sundays for many years. Mrs. Poteau was proud of her Catholic Faith and religious studies. She was a proponent of Catholic education. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, the late Roger Poteau (1970) and also by her daughter, the late Anne Agatone. Survivors: Sons, William, Raymond and Mark Poteau. Daughters, Lynne Poteau, Janet Spille, Margaret Sonsini, Susan Poteau, Paulette Kreider, Mary Poteau-Tralie and Patricia Poteau Mellen. Mrs. Poteau had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass: Monday, January 13, 2014, 10:30 Mass at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 30 E. Franklin St., Media, PA 19063 Visitation: Monday, January 13, 2014, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Nativity BVM Church. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. Fourth St., Media, PA 19063 www.haganfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2014.

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August 26, 2014

Watch over me please. XO

Janet White

January 30, 2014

I met Florence, when she worked at Auto Electric, and I was with their accounting firm (early 90s?). I later learned that her son Ray was one of my CPA review teachers. Oddly enough, I couldn't sleep tonight and, in a quirk of fate, typed in an internet search "Poteau, obituary, and Media." She was such a fine lady and we had quite a few laughs together. I am so sorry for your loss; may memories sustain you. Au revoir, Madame!

January 14, 2014

May your many wonderful memories soon overshadow the sting of your great loss. My prayers and sympathies are with you, Ann Feldman

Edie Fletcher

January 14, 2014

Dear Marge,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Please know I'm just a phone call away. You and Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Dottie King Hicks

January 13, 2014

Sending my heart-felt sympathy to all of the Poteau family. I have such fond memories of your mom. She was an intelligent, steadfast woman of grace and faith who was an example to many. I have often thought of her over the years with much admiration and appreciation. She was a wise, kind and loving soul. Love to you all.

Joe McCormick

January 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss but happy your mom's suffering is over and she can be with you dad again! What a great legacy she has left behind. She will be sorely missed by one and all!

T Whitfield

January 12, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers. ~Mark and Theresa Whitfield

January 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss, God bless your family.

Love, Helene Hoffman

Kathy Diggins

January 12, 2014

Praying for you, Paulette....and the rest of your family.

Malinda Herbert

January 11, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Poteau. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

January 11, 2014

We send our deepest sympathy to all the Poteau family. Your Mom was quite a woman, and she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. We know your mother is enjoying her heavenly reward!
Love, Paul and Mary Kay Breen

Xavier P

January 11, 2014

Lala, you will always be a light in my heart~Xavier

Donna Jean Kiessling+

January 11, 2014

Sue, my condolences on the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon her!

Xavier Pledger

January 11, 2014

Lala you will always be light in my heart. Love, Xavier

January 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of her passing. Mom, Dee and I send our condolences and prayers. Memories of living on Olive Street bring back fond memories of our old neighborhood.

Blessings,
Alan Warfield

January 11, 2014

Lala was always great at judging character and finding the good in everyone. She called me "a diamond in the rough" :)
She was much loved and will be missed.
Ren Sonsini

January 11, 2014

Paulette, Randy and family, I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Gary Risler

Linda & Joe Gryn

January 10, 2014

So sorry for the loss of your Mom!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Bill & Betty Dawson

January 10, 2014

Hugs and prayers to you Paulette and your family.

Clifford Wadlinger

January 10, 2014

Are thougnts and prayers are with your family.

Mickey Agatone

January 10, 2014

What a truely remarkable woman. We will miss you Lala.

A beautiful human being, inside and out. A wonderful mother. She has touched so many lives with her gentle grace and amazing strength.

Patricia Mellen

January 10, 2014

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