ALICE POTOSKY Obituary
Alice E. Potosky (Age 67)
On Saturday, December 29, 2018, of Alexandria, VA, from metastatic breast cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Melvin I. and Geraldine Potosky; sister of Melvin Potosky, Jr., the late Ann Sheridan, Mary Albert, Bryant Potosky and Arnie Potosky. Also survived by three sisters-in-law, eight nieces and nephews, one grand-niece and two grand-nephews. Alice has lived in the DC area her entire life. After graduating from Immaculate Conception Academy in Washington DC, she attended Ohio University. During her college years she went to work on a kibbutz in Israel, then traveled in the Middle East and Europe for a few months. Her love of travel stayed with her throughout her life. Alice returned to OU and got her BS in Journalism in 1976. Then went to India as an intern for United Press International.. Upon her return, she joined the Peace Corps to serve in the Philippines. In 1994, she completed her MBA at American University. Alice had a long and varied career in marketing, public relations and publishing. She has a large loving family and countless friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a private home on January 12, 2018.
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Douglas Meggison
January 27, 2019
I remember Alice fondly from our days on the kibbutz in about 1972. We received notice in Canada from her life-long friend Virginia. Long may her memory live.
Terry Conner
January 3, 2019
My condolences to Alice's family. I was saddened to hear of the passing of my ICA sister and friend. Rest in Peace Potosky. Say Hi to Susan.
susan musumeci
January 3, 2019
Dear Alice-My heart goes out to your family and friends over losing a loving, wonderful dear lady. I can recall clearly, you in classes at SCL. You were a joy to know. My the peace of our Lord be with family as they say goodbye.
Peggy Logan
January 2, 2019
I was saddened to learn Alice passed away. My deepest sympathy to the Potosky family.
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Thomas Gentile
January 2, 2019
I knew Alice in grade school and saw her occasionally in high school. I ran into her in summer 1982 when we both wound up in the same intro to Spanish class at USDA grad school in DC. I would run into her every five years or so on the Metro after that. She would tease me that I was still in Wheaton. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Sheila Collins
January 2, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Alice's death. Prayers to your family.
Dale E. Francis
January 2, 2019
My sympathies go out to Alice's family and many friends. She lived an extraordinary life, and is leaving this earth way too soon. God only knows why he chooses the time and place for someone to enter their heavenly reward, and I pray peace be with her family and friends at this time. God Bless Us All.
Paula Kyle
January 2, 2019
Sharing your sadness as you remember Alice. May she rest in peace forever.
January 2, 2019
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Alice, but grateful for her service to our nation with the Peace Corps in the Philippines.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Virginia Caivano
January 2, 2019
We all wish Alice was still among us, healthy and planning her next trip. She loved her family and many friends and was loved in return. We miss her very much.
Pamela Tilson
January 2, 2019
Alice will be sorely missed, dear friend of 35 years. She is at rest. My prayers are with her family.
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