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Richard M. Potwora

By T.J. Woodward

  Richard M. Potwora, 62, of Batavia passed away on July 7, 2021 at Unity Hospital in Rochester. He was born in Batavia on May 12, 1959 to the late Richard and Barbara (Johnson) Potwora. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his wife; Mary (Stevens) Potwora.

Richard worked for many years at Syntec Optics in Rochester. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR and loved baseball, especially his hometown Muckdogs.

He is survived by his children; Cassandra (Jacob) Ward of Oakfield, Norman (Danielle) Michael of Batavia and Dustin Potwora of Miami; sisters Judy (Dave) DeJohn of Geneva and Karen (Fred) Potwora of SC., 4 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours and Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local SPCA www.vol4animlas.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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