Obituary of William F. Potvin

William F. Potvin, 78, of Middletown, NY went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, Middletown, NY. He was born May 10, 1935 in Schenectady, NY. He was the son of the Frank and Frances Pulido. He was predeceased by his brother William and Frank Johnson and his sister Linda Payne. He served in the US Army and also he retired from the Ford Motor Company after 33 years. He is survived by his wife: Joan Potvin at home; son, Timothy and wife Desiree of Highland Mills, NY; daughter, Mary Potvin; 3 grandchildren, Austin, Noah and Sarah, all of Florida; 3 sisters, Barbara White and Judy Pulido, both of Middletown; Alice Coby of Binghamton; his brother, George Pulido of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. Family meant the world to him. Billy was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Uncle. He will be deeply missed by all. His nephew loved him and took him fishing which was his delight. His nieces were always there to love him and cared about him. They always had cookouts as did his son and wife. He loved them all. His stay at Park Manor was mostly easy on him because of Colleen, Mureen and Kim his nurses who cared for him. He got special care from the Unite 3 aids, sweet Natilie, Liz, Karen, Wendy and many more. He was blessed to have them for Caregivers. He loved the Lord first then his wife Joan of 54 years married and always said it is now and forever. My Billy is forever. His is a member of the Middletown Alliance Church for over 50 years. Pastor David Billings will officiate the service at 5:30 pm in the Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 4-6 pm, with the Service following at the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY Burial will be Private and at the convenience of the Family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Middletown Alliance Church, 175 County Rt. 78, Middletown, NY 10940. Arrangements under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen, NY. To leave the family a personal condolence please visit www.donovanfunerals.com