Robert E. Potter Sr.

Robert E. Potter Sr. obituary

Robert E. Potter Sr.

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Jan

19

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11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

25 Westminster Road, Rochester, NY 14607

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Robert Potter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. on Dec. 10, 2025.
Potter, Robert E., Sr.

Greece: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at age 82. Predeceased by his wife, Diane Potter; parents, Frank & Elsie Potter; brothers, Harry (Joyce), Frank, and Bruce Potter; sister, Elizabeth Potter. He is survived by his sons, Robert E., Jr. (Cheri) Potter and Michael (Laurie) Potter; grandchildren, Miranda (Courtney) Couture, Lauren (Jarrod) Genge, Joshua Potter, Ryan Potter, and Rachel Potter; great-grandchildren, Carol, Kennedy, and Jarrod, Jr.; sisters, Joyce Brosi and Marilyn (Ronald) Schmid; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bob had served in the U. S. Army Reserve. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak, and after retirement, he had worked at Latta Long Liquor Store for many years.

No prior calling. On Monday, January 19, 2026, all are invited to attend his Memorial Funeral Service at 11:00 am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Westminster Road, Rochester, NY 14607. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilmot Cancer Institute, 300 E. River Road, P.O. Box 278996, Rochester, NY 14627 in his memory.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

19

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

25 Westminster Road, Rochester, NY 14607

Send Flowers

Services provided by

DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc.