Eugene “Gene” Emelio Potestio passed away April 28, 2021. He was born January 27, 1936 to Elmer Potestio and Rose DeRose in Pueblo, CO. He is survived by his children Rose (Russell) Hardy, Karl (Kelly) Potestio, Kim (Byron) Martinez and grandson Cameron (Brianna), Keith (Colleen) Meyer and granddaughter Karlie, his honey Alma Potestio-Pumphrey, his nieces & nephews, and many close friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Rose Potestio, his brothers Dr. Charles (Rose) Potestio and Dr. Albert (Norma) Potestio.
Gene went to Central High School, Pueblo Jr. College, and the University of Denver where he studied to be a teacher. After graduating college, and before becoming a teacher, he joined the Army where he served from August 1959 to July 1965. In the Army he worked as a dental assistant. After his time serving, Gene went on to teach 5th grade at Highland Park Elementary School and ran Gene Ceramics. After he retired, he went on to run KG Backhoe with his son Karl.
Gene was one of the most caring, generous people and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Paws for life animal shelter or West Park Volunteer Fire Dept.
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