Obituary of Robert W. Potfora

Robert W. Potfora, 85, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, at home.

Bob was born in Schenectady, the son of John and Clara Potfora.

He was a graduate of Nott Terrace  High School and attended Siena College.  He was also a  graduate of the General Electric Co. Apprentice Program. He worked at the General Electric Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1991 as a Senior Designer Draftsman. He was active with  Labor Union  Local 147 IFPTE and had served as President of the Union for  several years. Bob was a member of the GE  Quarter Century Club, enjoyed golf, working out and winters in Estero, FL. 

He will be remembered as the family handyman and as a devoted  husband, father and grandfather.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years Catherine "Kitty" Potfora; three sons, Stephen Potfora of Manhattan, Mark (Rosalie Masseria) Potfora of Estero.Florida and Gary (Gina) Potfora of Niskyuna; three grandchildren, Tyler (Tedsia), Juliana and Joseph Potfora; two great- granddaughters, Madeline and Penelope Potfora and a great-grandchild soon to be born; and sister in law Kay Potfora of Nashua, NH.  He was predeceased by a brother and sister, John Potfora, Jr. and Reggie (Jack) Burke.

A short prayer service will be held at 6:30 Monday evening, following the calling hours 4:00 to 7:00 at Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. 

Memorial contributions may be made to City Mission of Schenectady, 425 Hamilton St., Schenectady , NY 12305.