Hadley, Scott Joseph Potyrala sadly passed away peacefully Saturday morning on April 8^th at his mom’s house where he grew up.  Scott was 46 years young; much too soon to leave us.  Scott leaves behind his two beautiful daughters, Lynsey and Hannah, who he thought the world of, his ex-wife Belinda, his mother Sandra, his siblings, Daniel, Jonathan, Jaime and Jennifer, along with his niece Ashley and nephew Stanley, also aunts, uncles, several cousins and many friends.  Scott was predeceased by his father, Chester J. Potyrala, his grandparents Carl and Merle Bacon, Chester and Anna Potyrala and recently his Aunt, Linda Graves, along with many other loved ones over the years.  Scott had worked hard all his life, starting with farm work at a young age and then at various construction jobs, ending at Palmer Paving when he was forced to stop due to health issues.  He moved to Hadley when he was two years old and attended Hadley schools until he transferred to Franklin Tech where he graduated in 1988.  While there he studied carpentry and played varsity basketball.  While growing up in Hadley he played baseball on several youth leagues and junior leagues as a pitcher.  He spent most of his youth and adult life doing outside things; hunting, fishing, four wheeling, snowmobiling, or just walking in the woods.  It was time spent mostly with his dad and brothers but sometimes with his mom and sisters too and then continuing the traditions with his daughters.  He also enjoyed time with his friends and watching Nascar, cheering Jeff Gordon on.  He was once honored at a banquet and received a plaque for the largest non-typical deer harvested that year with a muzzleloader.  Scott never ended a conversation without telling his family that he loved them.  He always gave the warmest, longest hugs and was very sentimental and caring; he had a big heart.  Looking through pictures it is hard to find one where he doesn’t have a smile.  We will carry him in our hearts every day and miss his smart witted humor, bright smile and all the love that he gave to us that can never be replaced, only remembered.  He will always be loved. Rest easy Scottie, until we can all be together again.

Calling hours will be 5 – 8 pm, Wednesday from April 12, 2017 at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. A Funeral Service will be Thursday morning 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow in North Amherst Cemetery, with a reception following.