Robert Polera

POLERA, Robert, 52, of Williamsburg, Va., passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Teresa and John Polera and Henry and Ruth Loconti. He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his two sons, Rob Polera of Raleigh, N.C., Rory Polera at the University of Illinois; his parents, Ralph and Patricia Polera of Utica, N.Y.; his twin brother, Richard Polera of Beaver Creek, Ohio; and a loving extended family. A 1978 graduate of Cornell University, Robert recently retired from a 30-year career with Sears, where his most recent position was Regional Facilities Manager for the Northeast. Robert was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg. He was a sports enthusiast, having played college baseball, and was named MVP during his senior year. He was an active member of the Cornell Baseball Alumni Association and remained active with the D.U. Fraternity. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009 at St. Bede Catholic Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg with committal following in the columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, N.Y., 10065, or to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Nelsen Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.