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There will be no calling hours. A 1 p.m. funeral mass will be held Tuesday (May 31) at St. Mary's Church, 95 North Main Street, Canandaigua. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
A contribution in John's name may be made to St. Mary's School, East Gibson Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
He was born on December 15, 1926 in Canandaigua, New York. John graduated from St. Mary's School and Canandaigua Academy. After graduating from Canandaigua Academy he served with the U.S. Army and had tours in Germany and France. Upon returning home John attended Hobart College in Geneva.
John operated the Niagara Grill owned by his father Rocco, before opening Polimeni's Restaurant on Lakeshore Drive with his father and his brothers. He also owned and operated the Carvel Ice Cream Store with his wife Shirley and his children, John and Sue. John cherished the many great friends he made as owner and manager of Polimeni's Red Jacket Mobile Home Park and his many loyal customers and employees at the restaurant and ice cream store.
As a lifelong resident of Canandaigua, John took great pride in his hometown, having served as a member of the Canandaigua City Council as well as Chairman of the Canandaigua City Republican Committee for many years. After retirement, John enjoyed spending time at his son John's law office meeting with his friends and discussing the day's events.
Most important to John was his family. John enjoyed spending every minute with his son, daughter and four grandsons, Michael Rizzo, John Rizzo, Rocky Polimeni and Johnny Polimeni.
John is survived by his son, John (Karen) Polimeni; daughter, Susan (Mike) Rizzo, all of Canandaigua. He is also survived by his brothers, Albert Polimeni, of Canandaigua, Russell (Margaret) Polimeni of Boynton Beach Fla., and Joseph (Mary) Polimeni of Bristol, N.Y., several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Andrews) Polimeni, father Rocco Polimeni, mother, Josephine (Vitalone) Polimeni and brother, Rocco Polimeni.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Fuller Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Polimeni
dominic polimeni
June 2, 2011
as the son of frank polimeni (who also left us at 84 august 1 2010), on behalf of my family to yours my thoughts are with you all. my memories are profound as i hope yours will be as well. i bid you strength through your grieved time. keep the memories alive and strong. my love to you.
May 30, 2011
Dear John, Karen, Sue, Mike and boys: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I can't think of anything to say that is adequate enough for the sorrow you feel. Just to be thankful for the time and memories you all shared. Our thoughts are with you..... Jackie, Dave and kids.
May 30, 2011
God bless you and yours. You have meant so much to many of us over the years and we will cherish the memories and honor you for all you are and have done, John. Rest in peace. Sue C
Sal Spinnichia
May 30, 2011
On behalf of all the Polimeni families in Rochester, we pass on our condolences to the Canadaigua Polimeni families. Dolores (Polimeni) was my mother.
Cherie Berry
May 29, 2011
Dear John, Sue, and boys - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father/grandpa was a very special man - a true gentleman with a heart as big as the world. He lives on in all of you. Thank you for sharing him with us. The Berry Family
Cindy Wallace
May 29, 2011
So many happy memories come flooding back; from the time young John would hang onto his Mom's apron behind the counter at Carvel to just a short time ago seeing "big" John @ Wegman's after his new knee and joking about opening another restaurant. He was a wonderful, fair boss and his work ethic unsurpassed. He became a great friend. I will miss him, as I know you will. My thoughts and prayers are with you, John and Sue and the Polimeni family now and in the coming days. My most sincere condolences. He will be missed by many and I will remember him fondly.
james & virginia macri
May 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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