Obituary of Warren S. Potter

Warren S. Potter, 89, of Randolph, NJ passed away on April 29, 2021. Warren was born in Nutley, NJ in 1931 to his parents Harry and Margaret (Kilgore) Potter. The eldest of six children, he was raised in West Caldwell, NJ and attended Grover Cleveland High School. Warren was stationed in Germany from 1949-1951 where he served his country as a medic in the US Army.

Warren is survived by his companion Patricia Benitez; children Warren (Suzanne) Potter, Jr.; Donald (Elizabeth) Potter; Maureen (Thomas) Lentine; Cindy Potter and Timothy (Nina) Potter; his grandchildren Brianne O’Donnell, Lauren Dobbs, Ryan Wolters, Michael and Thomas Lentine; Carolyn Wrobleski; Warren III and Garret Potter, Derek and Dylan Potter; Lyndsay Mehrkens and Nikolai Potter; his great-grandchildren Mikayla and Aleya O’Donnell; Tyler Wrob leski; Warren Potter IV and Reed Dobbs; brother Howard Potter and sister Joan Nutto and nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents and sister Maurise Tully.

Warren’s entrepreneurial spirit began at an early age. As a teen, he established a pony ride business. He was an innovator in steel recycling during the 1960’s. Always willing to take risks, Warren owned and operated WS Potter Contracting in Fairfield, NJ; Burntwood Den, Pine Brook, NJ; Roxbury Auto Wreckers, Roxbury, NJ; a Christmas tree farm; RAW Marine Commer cial Fishing; Rent A Wreck in Dover and Morristown, NJ. A strong work ethic was important to Warren, often working six days a week until he was in his eighties. Cars, boats and fishing were life long-passions for Warren. He enjoyed sponsoring Three-Quar ter Midget race cars at Pine Brook Raceway, Dirt Modified Stock race cars and professional go carts for his grandsons. An avid blue water fisherman, he savored spending time on his boat Xiphias and won many marlin fishing tournaments. Many colorful memories are held of Warren. He was loved, respected and at times, feared.

He was known as Dad, Pops, Pop-Pops, Father Potter and Mr. Potter. He loved spending time at home with his family and for many years could be found poolside or at the barbeque grill with a huge smile. He wasn’t fond of formalities and always thought outside of the box. Warren influ enced and helped many during his life-time. A generous man, he sponsored town sporting teams, locally and for his children and grandchildren. For decades, he made anonymous dona tions to Food Pantries in Roxbury, NJ. as well as numerous other charitable organizations.

Larger than life, Warren will live forever in our hearts