Photo courtesy of Woodlawn Funeral Home - Cranston
Cranston, Rhode Island
Age 73
POLANCO, JUAN F., "Fanfo" 73, of Cranston, passed away peacefully January 5, 2017 surrounded by his beloved family at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Bella (Batista) Polanco. Born in the Dominican Republic, a son of the late Juan and Carmen (Bueno) Polanco. Mr Polanco was a factory worker for various jewelry companies before retiring. Juan was a # 1 Red Sox Fan and an avid sports fan. He was the beloved father of Johnny Polanco and Joel Polanco and Jeannette Valerio and Yira Polanco. Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Also survived by seven brothers and five sisters. He had one late brother . His funeral is Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from ''WOODLAWN'' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Oxford St. Providence. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Cranston. VISITATION TUESDAY 5-8 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care R.I. 1085 North Main St. Providence, R.I. 02904 Please share memories at www.WoodlawnGattone.com
To the Polanco Family
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I have such fond memories of Fanfo and Bella on Lexington Ave. He will be forever missed. May the good lord guide him to be with your Mother.
From
Amy Lewis and Joseph Segura
amy lewis
January 20, 2017 | Providence, RI | Friend
To Janet, Johnny, Yira and Joey:
Im so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Fanfo was a wonderful friend to me and my family. I have such fond memories of him living on Lexington Ave. He will be forever missed. May the lord guide him to be with your Mother.
your friends
Amy Lewis & Joseph Segura
amy lewis
January 20, 2017 | Providence, RI | Family Friend
I strikes me with grieve to know that my compadre Fanfo passed. I'm sorry I was not by your side. I pray that God has him by his side. My condolences to the whole family. Love Ana Jimenez (Anny)
January 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Polanco Family. I have many find memories of baseball with your father and Johnny on Lexington Ave when we were kids. He was always respectful and kind to all of us kids on the street. May he eternally rest in peace along your mother's side within our Lord's gracious presence.
Sincerely,
John M. Zayas Jr.
John Zayas
January 11, 2017 | Providence, RI
To the Polanco Family with my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear about your dad he was one of a kind. His smile and warmness always melted my heart what a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Wunschel
January 11, 2017
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a loved one
January 09, 2017
Really sorry to hear about your dad Joey. It's never easy to lose a parent. We are thinking about you and Jenny and kids.
Stacy
January 09, 2017
Jeannette,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Robin & Lauren
Robin Leonti
January 09, 2017 | Johnston, RI
Yira and family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Nancy MacDonald
Nancy MacDonald
January 09, 2017