James P. Potter

                    November 1, 1968  -  February 19, 2010






Life Legacy


James P. “Poota” Potter, 41, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Elynore (Manchester) Potter and the late Ernest J. Potter. He was the stepson of Edward Liebherr. James was a chef in the food industry. He was a graduate of Tollgate High School Class of 1986, attended Johnson & Wales College and was a friend of Bill W. He is survived by a sister; Elizabeth H. Macera and her husband Tom, a girlfriend; Theresa “Terry” Bomba, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His funeral service will be held on Thursday Feb. 25, 2010 at 9:30 am from the Gorton-Menard Funeral Home, 721 Washington Street, Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in the Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Avenue, East Greenwich. Calling hours are prior from 8:00 to 9:30 am. Burial will take place in the St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Salvation Army 201 Pitman St., Providence, RI 02906.


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Born: November 1, 1968

Place of Birth: Providence, RI USA

Death: February 19, 2010

Place of Death: Warwick, RI 02818

Occupation: Chef


Elynore (Manchester) Potter, Mother

Elizabeth H. Macera, Sister

Theresa Bomba, Girlfriend

Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends


Ernest J. Potter, Father


Memorial donations may be made to:
Salvation Army 201 Pitman St., Providence, RI 02906.

This memorial provided by:
Gorton-Menard Funeral Home