Photo courtesy of Bangs Funeral Home - Ithaca
Jul 26, 1926 - Nov 28, 2018 (Age 92)
My deepest condolences to Bill, Dave, Nikki and family. I've just learned of this and was saddened to hear of Olga's loss. She and Pete were my landlords for a great many years and one of the most enjoyable times of my life. They took good care of me and were like my second parents. Miss you both but you are now at peace and in each other's arms again. RIP Mr. and Mrs. P.!
Mary Ann Gera
December 11, 2018 | De Kalb Junction, NY
Words cannot describe the feelings of love and warmth that emanated from Olga. She was inspiring!
Elizabeth OConnor
December 03, 2018 | Brooktondale, NY
Olga was a very close and dear friend of my
mother, and she and Pete were particularly caring,
helpful, and consoling to my sister and myself, and to my mother and father, during their final illnesses.
Olga's warm smile and personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to all of Olga's family and loved ones.
Richard Barrett
November 30, 2018 | Astoria, NY
It was always nice visiting w/Olga when I was able to travel to Ithaca and see both she and my mom @Brookdale. In early November, I again had the opportunity to chat w/her in the dining room among her table companions and she always was so gracious to me. Sending heartfelt condolences to her family.
Lori Komaromi Cash
November 30, 2018 | Nashville, TN | Friend
We have lost a very special person ; my thoughts and prayers go out to Olga's family.
John Pearson
November 30, 2018 | Ketchikan, AK | Friend
My love and condolences to the family. Olga was my adopted mom and will always have a special place in my heart. May the Lord bless her and keep her.
Marc Albanese
November 30, 2018 | Ithaca, NY | Friend
ITHACA, N.Y. – Olga Ann Potorti, 92, formerly of 205 Washington Street, entered into rest on November 28, 2018 of natural causes. She was a native of Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY, and had been residing at Brookdale Ithaca.
She was born on July 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Perko Saccucci, and was united in marriage on July 3, 1948, in Ithaca, N.Y. to Peter John Potorti, who preceded her to rest on February 12, 2017.
Olga graduated from Ithaca High School and raised three sons, later working as a legal secretary and in Ithaca City Hall as secretary to the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works. As a young mother, she was active in numerous charities including UNICEF and the March of Dimes, and was a Cub Scout leader and an active member of Immaculate Conception Church, teaching youth and volunteering at the church thrift shop. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, and in her retirement spent time in the company of ladies with purple hats.
Olga was an avid cook and a prolific embroiderer and quilt maker, and was a devoted and loving companion to her husband. Always ready to share a joke or a story, she was never happier than when surrounded by family, and cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren, in person and online. Her favorite sign-off was, “Keep loving each other.” Family members were grateful to have spent the recent Thanksgiving holiday with her.
She is survived by two sons, William R. Potorti and his spouse Karen Potorti of Berthoud, CO, and David P. Potorti of Cary, N.C., as well as daughter-in-law Nikki Stern of Princeton, N.J. She is survived by two grandchildren, Zane A. Potorti and Isabella J. Potorti of Cary, N.C., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Olga was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Peter John Potorti of Ithaca, N.Y.; her son, James Potorti of Princeton, N.J.; her brothers, Ralph Saccucci of Hauppauge, NY, and Ronald Saccucci of Elmira, N.Y.; and sisters, Leonora Ryder of West Dennis, MA, and Dorothy Moe of Trumansburg, N.Y.
A life celebration service will be held on Monday, December 3 at 10am at Immaculate Conception Church, 113 N Geneva St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850, with Fr. Augustine Chumo officiating. Visitors will be received by the family at a reception downstairs immediately following.
For more information or to send condolences or sign the guest book, visit (website). Cards may be sent to David Potorti, 100 Luxon Place, Cary, N.C. 27513 and/or Bill Potorti at 750 Bunyan Court, Berthoud, CO 80513. Arrangements by Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W Green St, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850, (607) 272-1922.
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