Richard "Rick" Potter Jr.

Richard “Rick” Potter Jr., 63, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home.

Rick was born on October 5, 1957, in Southington, Connecticut, to the late Richard and Lillian Potter. He lived his life as a commercial fisherman where he enjoyed being on the water. Rick was a member of Glad Tidings Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Potter of the home; sons, Christopher Tomassi of Newport, Richard Potter III of New Britain, CT, Scott Tomassi (Lori) of Newport, and Bryan Potter of New Britain, CT; sister, Cindy Horvack (John) of Newington, CT; and 11 grandchildren.

A memorial service for Rick will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 18th, at Munden Funeral Home. (See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Carolina Coastal Federation, 3609 NC-24, Newport, NC 28570.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.