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Joseph Polvere Obituary

POLVERE Joseph R., 77, of Brockton for the past 40 years, formerly of Roslindale, died August 27, 2013; son of the late Giovanni & Florinda Polvere; beloved husband of Janet A. (Diettrich) Polvere for almost 54 years; loving father of Karen of Brockton & John & his wife Rita of Brockton; devoted grandfather of Pvt. Briana Polvere, U.S. Army, Joseph R. Polvere & Brady M. Polvere, all of Brockton; brother of Angelo Polvere & his wife Margaret of Palatine, IL & Marie Bergamo of Foxboro & her late husband Phillip & an uncle of several loving nieces & nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4:00-7:00 P.M. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., BROCKTON. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Tuesday at 9:00 A.M., Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Brockton & burial at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to “We Care Hopes Fund”, Signature Healthcare Foundation, 680 Centre St., Brockton MA 02302. Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Published by Boston Herald on Aug. 30, 2013.
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John Polvere

September 16, 2013

Dear John, Rita, Briana, Joey, Brady, Janet, Karen: We are so very sorry for your loss, had hoped to be there tonight to pay our respects but were too late getting home. Our love and prayers to all of you. Bill & Anna Goodwin

September 2, 2013

Mrs Polvere,Karen,John,Rita,Briana,Joey and Brady..... your all in my heart and my prayers.. i consider you all family as you have always welcomed me into yours including your dad we had a great talk at Brady's party i was glad i came i will always be here for all of you xo

nancy sinkiewicz

September 2, 2013

Janet and family we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Paul and Jill Vento

September 2, 2013

Joe and I met at The Leland Powers School in the fifties. I did many voice over commercials for his advertising clients over the year. And, we had many great lunches together. My condolences to Joe's family. Neil MacNevin(Tom Evans)

August 30, 2013

Janet, Karen John and family, We are so sorry to hear that cancer has taken another great person. We have nothing but good memories of living next door to your family. Always enjoyed Joe with his generosity, sense of humor and love of family.
xo Judy and Jack

August 30, 2013

John, Rita, Briana, Joey and Brady; We are so sorry for the loss of your Father and Grandfather. You had him for a while and will remember him forever. He was a great man because he created a great legacy in you all. Our love and prays are with your family. God Bless. Bill, Barbara, Nicole and Ricky Hughes

Barbara Hughes

August 30, 2013

MANY YRS AGO I WAS AND AIDE FOR KAREN AT THE GROW PROGRAM LOCATED IN RANDOLPH, AND WAS SHOCKED AND SADDEND ABOUT THE LOSS OF HER DAD, TO ALL THE POLVERE FAMILY, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR BELOVED JOSEPH, KAREN, I WISH PEACE AND COMFORT SWEETHEART AND HOPE YOU REMEMBER WHO I WAS.

MELISSA SAIA

August 29, 2013

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