G. Joseph Potter Excelled as Business Entrepreneur

G. Joseph Potter died peacefully on June 24 at his home on Lagoon Pond in Oak Bluffs.

Joseph Potter, also known as JoJo, was introduced to Martha's Vineyard in the spring of 1970 by his dearest friend Tom (Dilly) Walsh. He immediately was absorbed by the Vineyard environment and all the natural beauty and social possibilities the Island offered.

His first job on the Vineyard was as an Oak Bluffs summer "peace officer," a position he took very seriously and through which he made many lifelong friendships.

Although Joe was an accomplished tae kwon do (karate) black belt, he was known for his unassuming take on life and easy-going disposition.

Joe formed two successive manufacturing and wholesale clothing enterprises between 1973 and 1996. The first one, Hindu Kush, was begun in 1973 in India and Afghanistan, which allowed Joe to see and learn much of the culture of that part of Asia. His second firm, Cotton Colors, Inc., opened in 1980 and was based in New York city.

In 1997 Joe became a co-founder of the APS Organization, LLP, which designed and developed iontophoretic instruments for noninvasive, self-administered drug delivery. In addition, he rose venture funding for APS.

Joe earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from New York University in 1970.

His wife, Gayle Dabal Potter, survives him.

The family requests that any memorial donations be made to the T.J. Martell Foundation, 555 Madison avenue, New York, New York, 10022.

Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, off the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs. Visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information.