Tom was born in Erie, on July 15, 1955, a son of the late Edward and Lenore (Erickson) Potter II.
He graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School as part of the class of 1973 and went on to build houses with Potter Brothers Construction. He later worked for Hilbert Company Inc. and joined the Plumbers Union Local 27. He spent the remainder of his career working as a plumber before “retiring” in 2017. Although we all know he never truly retired, he worked even harder in retirement.
While always a hardworker, Tom was most of all a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He left a lasting impression on the community through his work, passions and unmistakable presence. He was a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed hunting, going to camp, woodworking, helping others and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an honorary member of the Cherry Grove VFD and past member of Platea VFD. Tom will be remembered for the life he built with hard work and heart.