Service Information

Service : Friday, February 13th at 10:00 am
Service Location: Shalom Chapel Service
Shalom Memorial Funeral Home
1700 West Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

Shiva Information

Shiva Information

Following the service,
friends are invited
to join the family at
Max and Benny’s
461 Waukegan Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Contributions
Congregation Beth Shalom
bethshalomnb.org
or
Moriah Congregation
moriahcong.org
or
Congregation Beth El of Manhattan
bethelnyc.org

Obituary

Barry Richard Poticha, 81, beloved husband of Joyce nee Bragman for 60 years; loving father of Andy (Sara) Poticha and Scott (Sherry) Poticha; cherished Papa of Abby, Brandon (Maya) and Gabby; dear brother of Sharlene Stempler; fond brother-in-law of Steven Bragman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom, bethshalomnb.org, Moriah Congregation, moriahcong.org or Congregation Beth El of Manhattan, bethelnyc.org. Chapel service, Friday 10 AM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For information, including a link to view the service, shiva or to leave condolences: www.shalommemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Guest Book & Memories

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February 13th, 2026

My condolences and deepest sympathies to the family. I grew up at Ron’s and Barry was a father figure to me. I am so grateful for the time I got to spend with him and all that he taught me about life. I love you Barry, may you rest in peace.

~Belinda
~Co worker, Matteson, il

February 13th, 2026

Sharlene Stempler nee Poticha

Labor Day…September 2017
Last family brunch together…a very special day. May all the special memories crowd out the pain of loss with joy for all of us.

~Sharlene Stempler nee Poticha
~Sister, Cincinnati, Ohio

February 13th, 2026

May all your precious memories help you at this very difficult time. Our deepest condolences. Pam and Stu Litwin

~Pamela Litwin
~, Glenview

February 12th, 2026

Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Poticha family.

Marsha and Gary Dienstag

~Marsha and Gary Dienstag
~Friend, Wheeling Illinois

February 12th, 2026

Our sincerest condolences to all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Barry will truly be missed.

~Anthony & Donna
~Friend, Talbott, TN

February 11th, 2026

Barry met my son Naim for the first time :) Trini M Hernandez

I will never forget how Naim and Barry meet for the first time.

~Trini M Hernandez
~Co-worker, Northbrook, IL

February 11th, 2026

So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy.

~Susan and Bob Cornis
~Family, Glenview illinois

  • Photo By Sharlene Stempler nee Poticha :
  • Photo By Trini M Hernandez : Barry met my son Naim for the first time :)

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