Obituary of Ruth F. Potter

Ruth F. Potter, age 89, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Gene R. (Biff) Potter, Sr. passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport on December 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Wirtig of Fairfield and a longtime resident of Shelton. Survivors include six children, Diane Barriga (Raul) of Shelton, Gene R. Potter, Jr. (Susan) of Federalsburg, MD, Annemarie Vittorio (Al) of Wallingford, Mark Potter (Nancy) of Canton, NC, Beverly Piepenbring (Raymond) of Wallingford and Cynthia Diotalevi (Randy) of Milford; a brother, Robert Wirtig (Rae) of Danbury and a sister, Nancy Graham of Waterbury as well as 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ruth was predeceased by a brother, Edward Flynn. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends and relatives may call on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: DAV, c/o Al Meadows, 17 Cedar Hill Rd., Huntington, CT 06484.