Obituary of Catherine "Kitty" Potfora

Rotterdam - Catherine 'Kitty' Potfora, after a well-lived life, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, November 10, 2019, with family by her side. Kitty was born January 27, 1934, in Schenectady, the daughter of James and Angela Bonaventura Costa and was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and good friend. She celebrated her 63rd wedding anniversary earlier this year, with her recently deceased husband Robert 'Bob' Potfora. Kitty was employed for over 28 years with the General Electric Company as an Executive Administrative Assistant. She admired the theatre and volunteered her time at Proctors in Schenectady for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending winters in Estero, FL, playing cards, golf and enjoying the sun poolside and at the beach. Kitty will especially be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and a wonderful Nana, whose lasagna & meatballs, homemade lemon meringue pies, pizzelles, beef salad and tapioca pudding will be missed dearly at the holidays. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Gabriel's Church for many years. She enjoyed traveling, romance novels, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Robert 'Bob' Potfora , and sisters Annette Baron and Darlene Zeglen. Kitty is survived by three sons Stephen Potfora of Manhattan, Mark (Rosalie Masseria) Potfora of Estero, FL and Gary (Gina) Potfora of Niskayuna; sister Barbara Turek; three grandchildren Tyler (Tesia), Juliana and Joseph Potfora; two great grandchildren Madeline and Penelope Potfora and loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Saturday morning, 8:30 to 10:45 at the Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady, NY. Funeral service shall commence 10:45 from the Daly Funeral Home and 11:30 at St. Gabriel's Church where a Christian Mass will be celebrated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel's Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Schenectady, NY 12303 or Alzheimer's Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.