Charles Polivy M.D.

Charles Polivy, M.D., 84, of West Hartford, died Thursday, (November 7, 2002) at Hartford Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in New York City, son of the late Minnie and David Polivy, and lived in West Hartford since 1950. He is survived by his wife, Paula Later Polivy; his children, Richard and Dr. Deborah Kaplan Polivy of Bloomfield, Dr. Kenneth and Linda Grossman Polivy of Waban, MA, and Karen Polivy of Larkspur, CA. He was a proud grandfather to David Charles, Rebecca Anne, Daniel Jacob, Adam Charles, Emily Anne and Elana Rose. He served in the Armed Forces in the China Burma India Theatre of Operations during World War II and achieved the rank of captain. Dr. Polivy graduated from New York University College of Medicine in 1942 and practiced general surgery in Hartford for over 50 years. He served as medical education director at Mt. Sinai Hospital, senior attending surgeon at Hartford Hospital and assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of Connecticut Health Centers. Dr. Polivy was a diplomate of the American College of Surgeons, a former president of the Hartford County Medical Association and Secretary of the Connecticut State Medical Society. He was a founding member of the Community Health Services of Hartford and Beth El Temple of West Hartford. Funeral services will be held TODAY, 12 Noon, at the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Burial will follow at the Beth El Cemetery in Avon. A period of mourning will be observed Sunday through Tuesday evening at his residence. Contributions may be made to the Charles Polivy M.D. Surgical Education Fund at Hartford Hospital or to the Charles Polivy Endowment Fund at Beth El Temple.