Nistor Potcova, Jr., 96 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2022 in his home.
Born December 4, 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana Nistor was the son of the late Nistor and Mary (Cicen) Potcova, Sr. The family moved to Monroe in 1934. Nistor was a 1944 graduate of Monroe High School where he was president of the student council. He went on to attend the University of Michigan where in 1951 he received both his bachelor's and master's degree in business.
Nistor served his country honorably and proudly in the United State Navy. He served during WWII from 1944 – 1946 and again during the Korean War from 1951 – 1952.
On December 31, 1955 Nistor married Sally Ann Quick at Trinity Episcopal Church in Monroe. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2011, after 55 years of marriage.
In the late 1950's Nistor took over the family business and owned and operated Michigan Bar in Monroe. He then went on to become the President and CEO of Ace Paper Products in Newport, Michigan from which he retired in 1991.
Nistor was a long time and active member of Trinity Episcopal Church where he served on the church vestry and taught Sunday School. He was a member and officer of the Monroe Boat Club and a member of the former Monroe Ice Yacht Club. Nistor was very civic minded and served on the Mercy Memorial Hospital Board, Monroe Township Zoning Board of Appeals and was a child advocate for CASA. He enjoyed sailing, ice boating, traveling, golf, reading, Sudoku puzzles and was a fan of University of Michigan Football. Most of all Nistor enjoyed time spent with family.
Nistor is survived by four loving children: Thomas N. (Callie) Potcova of Monroe, Ann M. (David) Kovl of Mason, MI, Richard T. (Crystal Cordle) Potcova of Monroe, and Caroline A. (Kendrick) Harper of Temperance, nine cherished grandchildren, 13 treasured great grandchildren and a sister Rose Szoke of Las Cruces, NM.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 beginning at 11:00 am at Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161 where funeral services celebrating Nistor's life will be that afternoon at 2:00 pm. The Rev. James M. Bischoff, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Episcopal Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family would like to thank Elara Caring Hospice and Visiting Angels of Monroe for their kindness and care.