Richard M. Potter

02/17/2007

Richard M. Potter, 61, of 57 Churchill Crest, died Saturday at home. Born on Jan. 7, 1946, in Pittsfield, son of the late Harry J. and Yolanda Procopio Potter, he was a lifelong resident of Pittsfield. Educated in Pittsfield Catholic schools, he was a 1963 graduate of St. Joseph's High School. In 1968, he received his bachelor of arts degree in English from Niagara University. He also attended St. Thomas Seminary in West Hartford, Conn., where he received his bachelor of arts degree in theology in 1972. Mr. Potter was an educator in the Pittsfield Public School System for 32 years. He taught English and Latin for many years at Herberg Middle School and, at one time, was a guidance counselor. He retired in 2003 due to poor health. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of the Massachusetts and Pittsfield teachers associations. He enjoyed collecting books. He was also a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He leaves his brother, Thomas H. Potter, of Lanesborough. FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Richard M. Potter, who died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, will be held on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, celebrated by Monsignor Michael Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home. Mr. Potter also leaves his sister-in-law, Patricia Potter; his niece, Suzanne O'Connor; and his two nephews, Tom and Jeffrey Potter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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I just saw this, I had no idea he had passed. Great Latin teacher.
from: former student	on: 11-09-2014