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Rev. Thomas J. Potenza, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. During his ministry he served Plainfield: United, Barrington: First, Lisle: Faith, Orland Park, Elgin: Epworth, and Glen Ellyn: First.
Rev. Potenza was 77 years old.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL , on June 23, 2023, at 11 AM.
Message of condolence can be sent to his family:
Jennifer Wegener
4405 Prospect Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Jenwegenerlcpc@sbcglobal.net
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, Backpack Buddies, Help of Beaufort, or the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.
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