Gregory Potter Obituary
He was the son of Alton Paul Potter ( died 6/1/1984) and Joan Szweczyk (died 8/22/68) of West Branch, NY. and was a member of St. Monica's Church in Suwanee, GA. Greg grew up in Canastota with his brother (Paul J. Potter)
before moving to West Branch. Where he worked in road construction with father.
Greg served in the US Navy as a Radio Man in Vietnam and later graduated from SUNY College in engineering. During college Greg lived in Floyd, NY and worked for Rome NewChannel's where he met his wife Nancy J.(Brzoza) originally of W. Rutland, VT in 1985.
Surviving are two children (twins), daughter Nicole M. Potter (Statesboro, GA) and son Jonathan P. Potter (Turner, OR) and two grandchildren, Camilla and Roslyn Potter of Niceville, FL, and Sister-in-law Carol Potter (West Branch, NY).
Greg was best known as a Veteran Ham Radio Operator (NM2L), member of the ARRL, with long-standing experience and reputation for his proficiency in Morse code along with his DXpedition to both Mellis Reef and Wills Island
off the coast of Australia. Greg had great love for ham radio beginning as a young boy speaking with people from all over the world. Poppy if I could hear your voice, to see you smile,to sit and talk to you a while,to be together in the same old way would be my greatest wish today. You will be so deeply missed.
No services were held. A celebration of life will be planned in 2026.
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