Obituary of Michael E. Potaczala

Oneida-Michael E. Potaczala, age 65, of Sconondoa Road passed away Friday May 24, 2019 at his home with his loving wife at his side. He was born on May 16, 1954 in Utica, New York a son of Edward and Frances (Hyrnio) Potaczala and was a graduate of Utica Free Academy. On December 31, 2003 Michael and Nancy Winterton were united in marriage in Oneida, New York and have shared this loving union together. Prior to his retirement Mike was a corrections officer with Mohawk Corrections. Surviving are his wife, Nancy, mother Frances, three sons, Michael (Nancy), Brian (Jennifer), Patrick (Jennifer), three step-children, Elizabeth, Nicholas and Alexander (Holly), three sisters, Carol, Ann (William) and Eileen (Greg), seven grandchildren, Rachelle, Ryan, Austin, Samantha, Jake, Samuel, Gianna and Levi and his best friend like a brother, Carl Rabino and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home, 464 Sherrill Rd., Sherrill, NY. A memorial service will be held at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home following calling hours. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com