Richard J. Potkay (Rick), age 67, of Lakehurst passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Rick owned and operated Potkay Exteriors in Lakehurst for many years before later working for BC Express Heating & Cooling in Toms River. Born in Lakewood, he resided in Jackson before moving to Lakehurst in 1997. Rick was an avid outdoorsman and a member of Sons of the Amvets, Post 2, Jackson, as well as the Navy Lakehurst Rod and Gun Club / JBMDL Conservation Club.
Rick was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Antoniette (nee: Vanderhenne) Potkay, and his sister, Sophie Applegate. He is survived by his wife Carolyn (Cissy) Potkay of 37 years, his brother-in-law Michael Torluccio and his wife, Teresa of Forksville, PA, his nephew, Robert C. Torluccio and his wife, Megan of Cheyenne, WY, his niece, Sarah R. Torluccio of Forksville, PA, and many great nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rick will also be greatly missed by his brother, Benny Potkay of Jackson, his cousin Danny Argalin, his good friends Paulie Gottman, Mike Maslov, and his faithful hunting companion, Greta.
Rick’s life was marked by his love for the outdoors and his dedication to his family and friends. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial gathering 4-7pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org
I am going to miss you my dear cousin. I will miss your trips to Ohio with your wife, Cissy, and Gretta. Rest in peace my dear cousin Rick.
so many awesome memories.. we grew up together until my family moved to Ohio. I will miss you so much. Being blessed with an awesome cousin who loved life with exuberance. I will miss you so much.. Rest in Peace Rick 🙏.
Definitely the CHAMP when it came to hunting….Definitely will be missed
rest in peace.
RIP my friend, we had many good times together!!! you are already missed! will think of you often! your friend !!!
For a large part of my life, Rick and I did a lot together. He was the best friend I ever had, the older brother I never had. Then for years, I thought of him often and always missed him. And now even more. Rest in peace my friend.