Bert Potestio Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bert Potestio Jr. 84, born 10-18-1934 in Pueblo CO, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family 2-6-2019 in Avondale CO. Bert is preceded in death by his parents Bert and Susie Potestio, sisters Theresa, Helen, and Virgina, and brother Vincent. Bert is survived by his long time spouse Peggy Koons, ex wife Beverly, 5 children, Rhonda (Roger) Yochem, Bert Alan Potestio, Jeff (Diana) Potestio, Todd (Angela) Potestio, and James DeGrado. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, sister Leona Schonlau, brother Alfred Potestio, 12 nieces and nephews, 18 great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and other loved ones. Bert was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved life and loved to laugh! He loved the land and farmed on his families homestead and raised cattle for over 70 years. He ran the Avondale Water & Sanitation District and was president of the water board since 1989. He worked at CF&I from 1959 well into the 1970s, but left because of his love of farming. He was a major player in the 1977 American Agriculture Movement. In his younger years he was an avid hunter and fisherman.. He played the french horn, played basketball and was an actor in many school plays. He graduated from Avondale High School in 1952. He loved to travel and has been to many places including Grimaldi Italy where his family originated from. Bert was a man who left his mark on this world and will be remembered for his contagious laugh, wonderful sense of humor and the strong love he had for his family. Special thanks to Sangre De Cristo Hospice and Bert’s numerous friends and family members who have showed so much compassion during this difficult time. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Sangre De Cristo Hospice. The Potestio Family would like to invite all who knew and loved Bert to a Celebration of life Friday, Feb. 15th, 2019 at 10 a.m.at the Fr. Charles J. Murray Parish Hall at St. Joseph Church

Bert Potestio Jr.

October 18, 1934 - February 6, 2019