Deborah “Debbie” Potenzone

TOTOWA - Potenzone, Deborah “Debbie” age 72 of Totowa passed suddenly at home on April 30, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was raised in Bloomfield, NJ. She married her high school sweetheart Gary Potenzone and made her life with her family in Totowa Borough for the past 50 years. She was well known from Apollo Cards & Flags. She was the neighborhood Mom and was everyone’s friend. Life will never be the same for her family without her here, but they focus on finding peace knowing she is now reunited with her beloved husband, Gary Potenzone Sr (in 2014) and her only son Gary Potenzone Jr (in 2021). She was preceded in death by her parents Wilbur O’Connor & Rachael (née Gontz). Devoted Mother of Dina Vigorito and her husband Sam, Kimberly Aliano and her husband Giovanni, and Dr. Kristin Potenzone Tomasello and her husband Joseph. Loving Nanie to Alexandra, Shawn, Dante, Gianna, Enza, Nino, Milania, Jade, and Colton. Also survived by her daughter-in-law, Jillian Rubestello. Sister-in-law of Jean & Anthony Stella, Jo-Anne and the late Albert Potenzone, Qurita and the late Carlo Potenzone. Loving Aunt to several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand nephews. Treasured Godmother and friend. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00-8:00 PM at Festa Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin on Tuesday at 9:45 AM at the funeral home followed by at 10:00 AM funeral Mass at St. James Church, Totowa. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. For more information, go to: www.festamemorial.com.