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Russell Politz Obituary
Apr. 7, 1916 - Aug. 5, 2013
Russell A. Politz, formerly of North East, PA. died peacefully on August 5, 2013.
Preceded in death by his loving wife Josephine.
Russell (Sodie), left a legacy of a strong and supportive family.
He is survived by his sister Mary Huss of San Mateo, CA and daughter Coletta Politz Harvey and her children Charles A. Harvey, Steven Harvey (Dawn) and his son Samuel Politz (Janice) and their children Brian Polizzi, (Becky) and Alicia Politz Weaver (Mark). Russell had eight great grand children; Ryan, Allison, Logan, Emmerson, Gunner, Rio, Cy & Alexandra.
A private service will be held for family members.
In lieu of flowers, a prayer of remembrance is appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Russell Politz
Richard Abbey
August 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. It was a great joy to see him at the Sicilian Tournament every year he made it.
Phil Scrimenti
August 20, 2013
Dear Coletta and Sam,
Sodie was one of the great ones. He was always fun to be with, a bit of a character, and treated me and my family with a lot of respect. You are in our thoughts and prayers. On behalf of the Scrimenti family, our sympathy.
Corky Meadville PA
Jake & Shirley Scotch
August 16, 2013
Our sympathy to the entire family. Lots of memories from North East. May he rest in peace.
August 16, 2013
With sincere sympathy. Goodbye Sodi, you are with Josie and at peace now. Barb Allessie
August 15, 2013
My Condolences, I had some great times talking to Sodie and will surely miss him. God Bless. Tony Canella
Teri Politz-Bradley
August 12, 2013
God be with you all and our family...He was a spitting image of my father, Uncle Tony, his brother. My loving prayers and with you all and him for a wonderful journey home. Love, Twin B Teri Politz Bradley...
Richard Palermo
August 8, 2013
My condolences to the family. My name is Rick Palermo. My father was Sam Palermo also of North East, PA. Sam
Palermo died Nov 02. His wife Loretta in May the next year. In 1967 or 68 my father told me to look up his friend's
son Sam Politz soon to arrive at Fort Hood, Texas. I did and those times are well remembered. Sam and family, sorry for the loss of your father. I am a Sarasota resident. ph 941 302 1030. Email [email protected].
August 8, 2013
We love you, Grandpa. Always and forever. xoxoxo
August 8, 2013
God Bless you Uncle Sodie...I love you so much!
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