Reviewed relationship
How are Frank Potenza and Jonathan Kimmel connected?
nephew
The short answer
The cited source identifies Jonathan Kimmel as Frank Potenza’s nephew.
The Frank Potenza and Jonathan Kimmel relationship is described here as nephew. This answer comes from one statement in the cited source, so it does not claim details beyond that reviewed evidence.
What the source says
“Relatives Jimmy Kimmel (nephew) Jonathan Kimmel (nephew) Sal Iacono (nephew) Francis Potenza (November 11, 1933 – August 23, 2011) was a police officer in the New York City Police Department and also a security guard. He later became a recurring staple on his nephew Jimmy Kimmel’s show late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their show’s premiere in 2003 until his death in 2011. Early life and career Francis Potenza was born in Brooklyn, New York City, in 1933. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Potenza joined the New York Police Department (NYPD) following the war, serving as a beat cop in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, in the 62nd Precinct for 20 years. He reportedly made just six arrests during his two decades in the NYPD, believing that a lecture by the police delivered more benefits than a prison sentence. He became a security guard and moved to Las Vegas upon his retire”
Relatives field identifies Jonathan Kimmel as related to Frank Potenza.
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