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Joseph Polatas Obituary

Polatas, Joseph M.

Hilton: Suddenly on July 31, 2017 at the age of 58.

Predeceased by his parents, siblings, & granddaughter.

Survived by his wife of 38 years, Laurie; children, Rob (Kaelyn), Jeff (Aleena), Keith (Kait) & Michelle (Lex); grandchildren, Kylar, Stone, Brady, & Analisa; mother-in-law, Loretta Littlefield; step-mother, Dolores; best friend, Fred "JB" Sanders; many siblings, nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Family will receive friends 12-4 pm Saturday, August 5, 2017 at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue where Joe's Funeral Service will follow at 4:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Bryssa Lynn Polatas Memorial Art Scholarship.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 3, 2017.
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To All The Polatas's, I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. Your family has endured alot and may God be with you all. Joe is in a better place. Peace be with you all.

Timmy Parr

August 5, 2017

To The Polatas Family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has had a lot of sad times in the past few years.
May God be with you.

Mr & Mrs Conner

August 4, 2017

Laurie and Family,

I have been thinking about you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. May God give all of you the strength that you need. Take good care of each other. I am very sorry for your loss.

Luba Davis

August 4, 2017

Lindy Welch Kruze

August 4, 2017

Laurie, Rob and family
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Remember all of the good times and lean on friends and family when you need a shoulder. Bryssa will show him the way and they both will be watching the rest of us until we see them again.
All my love to you,

Debi Camardo

August 3, 2017

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