Potenza

Jerry Thomas Potenza, aged 92, of Somerville, died Aug. 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Houston to Howard Francis Potenza and Marguerite Louise Warbasse Potenza. Jerry married the love of his life, Nevelyne Hall Neal, on June 29, 1954.

Survivors include children, Denna Hardin (Potenza) and her husband, David, of Round Top; Thomas Potenza and his wife, Rhonda, of Cleveland, Texas; Steven Potenza of Lyons, and James Potenza and his wife, Gina, of Pearland. Jerry is also survived by brother Raymond Potenza and his wife, Sandy, of Lebo, Kan., sister-in-law, Paula Neal, of Porter, and four grandchildren, Andrew Hardin and his wife, Emily, Janie Potenza, TJ Potenza, Tabetha Mann Smith and her husband Ronald, five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service and burial at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston with full military honors in recognition of his service in the U.S. Navy was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

Memorials may be given to the AMEN Pantry in La Grange, First Baptist Church of Lyons, or the charity of your choice.