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Luke Polsinelli Obituary

Luke A. Polsinelli, 15, of Cherokee Road died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Luke was born in Schenectady to Daniel and Christine Yandell Polsinelli. He was a sophomore at Scotia-Glenville High School. Luke loved playing video games online with his friends, hanging with his friends and sleepovers. He also loved YouTube videos, camping and hiking with family and friends, going on fishing and ice fishing trips with his Dad, skiing with his Mom and friends and taking ski trips. He worked at Maple Ski Ridge as an instructor, member of the Ski Club, and he was a Boy Scout. He was kind, considerate, polite and had a great sense of humor. He was a blast to be around. Luke was very artistic; he played percussion in school band and liked to play the Ukulele and played baseball. Luke was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Carolyn Yandell. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Elaine Polsinelli of Glenville; his sister, Nicole A. Polsinelli of Glenville. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Union Street, Schenectady. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Church Restoration Fund, 806 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Nov. 20, 2016.

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Marie Bottone

May 24, 2025

My condolences to the whole family. My the Lord give the family and strength to heal. I love Lucas and hope he can RIP.

Brittney Rust

March 9, 2019

I only knew Luke in elementary school. He was a great person. He was very nice to everybody. He had amazing friends that cared about him and still do. May he rest in peace and always be in our hearts.

November 24, 2016

I only knew Luke at school. I really liked him. I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a child cannot be compared to anything.

Nancy Moehle

Rachel Delgado

November 23, 2016

My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the family and all who were close to Luke. He was such a kind soul. May he rest in peace.

November 22, 2016

Chris- I'm so sorry - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Shaffer

November 22, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God ease your sorrow and help you find peace in your hearts. - The Culbert Family

George & Heidi Allard

November 22, 2016

Dan,Chris and Nicole we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in are thoughts and prayers.

sue mastroianni

November 22, 2016

I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THERE ARE NO WORDS IM SURE THAT COULD COMFORT YOU RIGHT NOW EXCEPT THAT NOW HES AN ANGEL LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN

November 22, 2016

Mike and the entire Possinelli family- you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time - with love the Wehrum family

Daskalakis Family

November 22, 2016

Dan, Chris & Nicole,
We are so sad and sorry for the loss of your son and brother. Luke will be remembered in our hearts. Michael, Lisa & Alex

The Torncello's

November 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to the Polsinelli family. Prayers to you all. Rest in peace Luke.

Maria Romano

November 21, 2016

Chris, There are no words that are adequate. I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mikayla and Shane Schoonmaker

November 21, 2016

There are no words. We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers

Carola Aguilar

November 21, 2016

I am so sorry about your Loss.

Marcus Kogelmann

November 21, 2016

My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear son, you are in my prayers.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

November 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the Polsinelli family. Wishing you peace, love, strength and comfort Today and everyday.

Kimberli, Courtney & Kyle Rankin

Cathy Travaly-Lawrence

November 21, 2016

Danny and Chrissy: I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I am keeping you and Nicole in my thoughts and my prayers. I am praying that you will be able to find peace in your lives sooner rather than later. My god bless you and give you the strength to get through each day going forward.

Jeff Ferguson

November 21, 2016

So saddened about this. Very sorry and prayers to the family.

Richard and Pam Cirincione

November 21, 2016

Chris and Danny
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cecelia Baum

November 21, 2016

My heart goes out to the Polsinelli family...may God strengthen you each day and give you peace.

Catherine, Peter & Ryan Caruso

November 21, 2016

We are heartbroken and saddened for the loss of your beloved Luke. We pray that God gives your family peace of mind and heart. Our son Ryan said he always had fun with Luke in SGHS Ski Club.

Angeline Riccardi

November 21, 2016

My heart breaks at your loss. Alyssa, Taya and I send our thought and prayers to you. We wish you peace, strength and love.

Angeline, Alyssa and Taya

Carol Malary

November 21, 2016

Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.

Beth LeGere

November 21, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. May you find strength and love with friends and family.

Carolyn Huston

November 21, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to all of the Polsinelli family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tammi and Tyler Marshall

November 21, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. There are no words to comfort you at this time. Just know many thoughts and prayers are sent your way.

Tammy Carpenter

November 20, 2016

Praying for Luke's family and friends during this difficult time.

Lucia Dixon

November 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will never forget Luke's cute smile and feel blessed to have known him.

Richard, Dawn, Erik and Morgan Ebert

November 20, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to all of Luke's family and friends at this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary, Karen, Morgan, Nicholas and Colin Normington

November 20, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to the Polsinelli family: Christine, Dan and Nicole..our hearts are so sadden by the loss of Luke. I can still see that smile and kind boy from when we first met in Kindergarten! We pray that healing will fill you soon!

Kathi & Tom Waters

November 20, 2016

Dan, Chrissy and Nicole,
We are so incredibly saddened to hear of Luke's passing. Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with you all at this devastating time.

Mary, Dave, Roselyn and Dillan. Palaszewski

November 20, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss Chrissy, Dan and Nicole. We have many memories of Luke (or Duke as I called him) up at camp with us. Dillan and Luke were always together, inseparable. Luke was always one of the 6 or so kids that were in the back room in the morning when we woke up. Anytime Chrissy was looking for him she would always come knocking on our door. Whether it being playing videos games on rainy days, making castles on the beach, or putting mud all over themselves with all the clay. I think the most memorable time was our adventure on sand island during the thunder storm. We will never forget all wonderful memories you gave us Luke. We love you now and forever. Rest in peace my sweet "Duke".

Suzanne Tonsberg

November 20, 2016

My heart breaks at your loss. Nicole and Luke were always a joy to have at my daycare. He was such a beautiful loving child from an amazing family. Jake and I send our thought and prayers to you.

November 20, 2016

Our prayers go out to the Polsinelli Family. The O'Neil Family

Dan and Bridget Cordero

November 20, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.

Aunt Cindy

November 20, 2016

Luke = light giver. He was a light to our family and is now residing with the brightest and greatest light of all, Jesus Christ . We may never understand the 'why' but if we accept the gift of comfort, hope and salvation that God offers to each of us, will have hope and be able to pass on Luke's (and HIS) light to each other and to those who may be struggling in the darkness. In sadness but also thankfulness to have been blessed with 15 years of our light giver ❤

Rebecca Ayers

November 20, 2016

Luke's smile and laugh will be missed. He was a pleasure to know. My thoughts are with you during this time.

Rebecca Ayers

Rose Dave and Stone Bowers

November 20, 2016

We are so deeply saddened for Luke and all of his family and friends. We wish you much strength and love.

Debi Ryan

November 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Luke's passing. I always remember him being a carefree toddler with that beautiful mop of blond hair to seeing him around the neighborhood or playing percussion in the band. I'm sure his loss is felt by many. In our thoughts through this difficult time

Becky Betts

November 20, 2016

Our prayers are with the Polsinelli family as they mourn Luke. May God give you the strength to endure and faith to heal.

Debbie and Jeff Ingles

November 20, 2016

The Ingles family

Dan & Kelly Shelffo

November 20, 2016

Please know that your in our thoughts and prayers, and we ask God to help you in this extremely difficult time in your life. Also know that both my parents will be with your son, guiding him to eternal happiness.

Lisa Riddle Nappi

November 20, 2016

I can clearly see Luke, white white hair, curled up with a blanket playing a video game at our house when he was around 8-9 years old. Dan had brought Luke up to the North Country on a hunting trip. My thoughts and prayers are with you Dan, Chrissy, Nicole, Dan and Elaine and the rest of Luke's family and friends.
Lisa Riddle Nappi

Erin Looman/ DePasquale

November 20, 2016

When I heard of Luke's passing I instantly remembered a little boy with hair so blond holding on to his mommy's hand as they brought big sis into school. His smile was infectious! Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

November 20, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Luke's passing. I hope that the love and support you are receiving from those of us who know and love your family will help you through this difficult time. Joan Vertigan

John Connolly

November 19, 2016

Luke,

Last year, our English class always knew when you had a math test because you would be wearing a dress shirt and a bow tie. As you said, "You have to dress for success." You were smart and funny and quiet and you will be missed. Everything you brought to the room was good; it was positive, never negative. I never heard you say a mean thing to anyone. We can all learn a lot from that. Now that you are a "townsman of a stiller town," I wish you, your family, and your friends peace, love and strength in this time of sorrow.

May God quiet the troubled hearts of those who loved you and whisper in their ears, "Don't worry, all is well. He is with me now."

Mr. Connolly

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