Eugene J. Polley, age 96, of Lombard, beloved husband of the late Blanche, nee Wiley; loving father of Eugene Jr. (Diane) and the late Joan; proud grandfather of Aaron. Eugene was the inventor of the first wireless T.V. Remote Control as part of his 47 year career at Zenith Electronics. Funeral...
Condolences to Gene Polley's family. Gene and his daughter Joan occasionally had dinner with John and Ceil Seifner and my parents, Elmer and Elva Osborn back when all the "guys" were still working for Zenith. Carolyn Osborn Ingle
May 29, 2012
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Matthew McGuire
May 27, 2012 | Cheshire, CT
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My sympathies to the Polley family. Thanks to Eugene Polley we have one the greatest inventions of our time. I'm sure he will be missed by his family and coleagues. May God of tender mercies give them comfort and peace. 2Cor. 1:2,3
May 27, 2012
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Sandy
May 25, 2012 | Gainesville, FL
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My condolences go out to the family and friends of Eugene Polley. Just before his passing my husband and I were talking about how we didnt know who invented the remote. Its nice to place a face and name to something that we use every day. Thank you very much Mr Polley... : )
Analisa
May 24, 2012 | CA
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Thanks for your inventions. May God continue to bless your family in the time of sorrow.
La'Shell & Billy Seeley & Williams Family
May 24, 2012 | Newport News, VA
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My condolences to the Polley family. May the hope of Paradise with the prospect of living forever bring peace and comfort to you.
Beth
May 24, 2012 | GA
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thank you for retiring my brothers and I as the remote control for our parents. The remote is truly a friend to many of us. My sympathy is with those he leaves behind. May God's word comfort you. Jo Ann B. Cleveland, OH
Joann B
May 23, 2012 | Cleveland, OH
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Thank you, Gene.My wife, Joyce, and I will miss your creative thinking, inventing, and conversations. It was a true Honor to have you in my College of DuPage jewelry classes with your daughter Joan back in the 1980's. Until I met you I didn't know the cute little red and green flashlight I'd bought was really the First Remote until you saw it in my art studio. I was happy to relinguish it to you. And, it was a pleasure to meet with you a couple of times at your clean and airy apartment, and...