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Rita Polatty Obituary

Polatty, Rita L. BAYFIELD, Colo. Rita L. Polatty, 61, of Bayfield, formerly of Greenville, N.Y., passed away on November 1, 2007. She was born in Catskill, N.Y. on November 24, 1945, daughter of the late Waldo and Ella (Tryon) Powell. She enjoyed beading and photography and had been employed at the Walmart Store in Durango before her illness. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John H. Polatty and her son, Matthew Fenn. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Jameson Church (Darrin), Jessica Polatty; three grandsons; a sister, Irene Powell; a brother, Richard Powell (JoAnn); and a sister-in-law, Pat Langley (Ronnie). The family will receive friends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on CR 41 in Greenville Center, N.Y. on Saturday, November 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Arrangements by the Cunningham Funeral Home, Greenville.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2007.

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Ernest Vaughn

November 7, 2007

I had the opportunity to work for & with Rita for about 10 years. She gave me my start in the purchasing business out here in Colorado & was a wonderful mentor. I truely enjoyed working with her & having her as a friend. We grew apart over the past couple of years but we had several opportunities to visit & catch up on the lastest gossip & news about our old Tamarron & La Plata County coworkers. I frequently think back on the days we worked together. She will truely be missed & most importantly, never forgotten. God bless you Rita, I know you are happy now.

Sue Whetten

November 4, 2007

Rita has been my friend for 20 plus years and I have truely been blessed by her friendship. I know that where she is now she has the biggest smile and look of wonderment on her face just "oohing and aawing" at everything. My greatest prayer for her is that she is reunited with the ones she loved so very much that went before her. I know that she is enveloped in Love and that she is happy and well again. I love you Dear Friend.

Carol Adriance

November 3, 2007

I was so saddened and shocked to read of Rita's death in today's paper. I remember all the Christmases we shared at our aunt's and uncle's houses and the family reunion at my Mother's. It is a real shame how families lose touch with each other over the years. Please know that Rita will be remembered in my prayers. I'll be in touch soon.

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