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Robert Poletti Obituary

Robert "Chilly" Thomas Jerome Poletti, 57, of Port Richey, Fla., was born on Friday, Aug. 3, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo., and passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Chicago, Ill.
Robert worked as a Millwright Manager for Chicago Beverage Systems LLC. He was a member of Millwrights Local 1102.
In his youth, Robert "Chilly" was a phenomenal hockey player playing in areas around Peoria, Chicago and Detroit, Ill., until eventually being recruited to play for the Calgary Flames for a short stint - all throughout rocking his favorite number 19. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph William Poletti Jr.; and mother, Virginia Renois.
Surviving are his wife, Michele Poletti of Port Richey, Fla.; stepchildren, Quinn Dozier and Dillon Smith; brothers, Bill (Jackie) Poletti of Fairview Heights, Ill., John (Lynn) Poletti of Hamel, Ill., Paul Poletti of Handy, Mo., and Richard Poletti of Willard, Mo.; sister, Mary (Wesley) DeVany of Vancouver, Wash.; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.kurrusfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family via Cash App: $MichelePolettieeyore.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at 1 p.m., at the home of Josh Poletti, 3 Summit Station, St. Charles, MO 63303.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Sep. 18, 2019.

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Carol Ernst

September 23, 2019

So sorry to hear about Chilly. He was such a cool head and wonderful guy. May God provide you with the peace that passes all understanding Michele.

Renee

September 18, 2019

My condolences to the family. May God give you peace during this time. God knows your pain and will help you. John 6:40

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