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BETTY POLANCO Obituary

POLANCO, BETTY, 84, of Miami, died Monday, May 9, 2011 in Tampa. Mrs. Polanco was born in Isle of Pines, Cuba and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1945. She resided in Miami for over 65 years before coming to Tampa recently. Betty and her husband Nick were visionary entrepreneurs of Latin food products and owned Polanco Wine Distributors and N. Polanco, Inc. Survivors include her beloved husband of 65 years, Nick Polanco; sons and daughters in-law Bobby and Laurie Polanco, of Raleigh, NC, and Eddy and Blanca Polanco of Miami, FL; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Albert Waksman, of Tampa, FL; grandchildren Nick, Amber and Vinny; sister and brother-in-law Sara and Harvey Stahl and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Life Path Hospice, 12973 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33637 or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For online condolences please visit www.segalfuneralhome.com View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on May 14, 2011.

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MEL MENDELSOHN

May 20, 2011

DEAR NICK,
BOBBIE, EDDIE AND SUSAN,
WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR CONDOLENCES AT THIS TIME TO THE FAMILY.
VICKY AND I WERE SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF BETTY. WE MET BETTY AND NICK AT THEIR HOME ON NEW YEAR'S EVE 1974 AND BECAME FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY. WE SPENT MANY HAPPY HOURS IN BUTTONWOOD BAY OVER THE YEARS AND ALWAYS KIDDED NICK ABOUT THE 38 FOOTER. (BOAT). WE HAD MANY GREAT TIMES AND SHARED MANY HAPPY EXPERIENCES WITH THE FAMILY.

I TALKED TO NICK JUST BEFORE WE LEFT ON OUR TRIP AT THE BIGINNING OF MAY.

WE SHARED MANY HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER.

MEL & VICKY MENDELSOHN
PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157

May 19, 2011

I was sadened to hear of the passing of Aunt Betty. Our condolences to her husband Uncle Nick and her children Eddie, Bobby and Susan. Linda and Mike Harmon

Carlos Hernandorena

May 16, 2011

On behalf of the IBM South Florida team and the entire IBM Corporation , I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the entire Polanco family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.


Carlos Hernandorena -IBM
Service Delivery Manager

May 15, 2011

We are greatly saddened by the loss of Aunt Betty. We have so many great memories over the years. Me, for a lifetime. Leslie and Joelle for a shorter period of time, but no less important.
I fondly remember the stories that Leslie and Joelle would come home with from their after school ice cream at Whip 'n Dip with Aunt Betty and Amber. I learned things that I never knew about the Shulman family and how we all got here.

We will miss her greatly!

Steve, Leslie, and Joelle

Tom & Patti Cardozo

May 15, 2011

Many thoughts and prayers are sent your way Eddie, Blanca and Polanco family. The wonderful memories of your mother will live in your hearts and minds forever.

May 15, 2011

To the entire Polanco family,

Our sincerest condolences on Betty's passing. I have known the Polanco's since I met Eddy at UM in 1971 and Betty and Nick were generous welcoming me into their home, their lives, and as a summer employee at their company. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Chris Gillette (along with his wife Dana and daughters, Alexandra and Hayley)

May 14, 2011

Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. May you take solace that she had a long and happy life, and passed away peacefully.
Saul & Ida
Winnipeg, Canada

Vicki and Ken Vogel

May 14, 2011

We are sorry to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.

May 14, 2011

Susan and Albert and extended family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.
Elena and Benny Goldberg
North Miami Beach, Fl

JOSE I. MENDEZ

May 14, 2011

I have read with sadness about your mother's passing. Please accept my best wishes, and condolences. Shortly after my mother Carmen Maria Mendez arrived from Cuba via Spain she had the good fortune to meet your parents, and she became your nanny. The years she shared with you were wonderful years. Betty's kindness and support were gratefully noted by mother, long after she moved to Michigan to live with me. My mom passed away in September of 1994.
Warm regards, Jose I. Mendez [email protected]

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