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John Polgar Obituary
John was born in Northampton, Pennsylvania and was the son of Joseph and Rose Augustine Polgar (Knesz). He served as a Northampton Borough Police Officer and as a United States Marine. After 31 years with PP&L, John retired in 2000 and spent the past 23 years in Florida enjoying the sunshine and his passion for golf. His favorite moments were traveling to Virginia to watch his grandson Carson play soccer and his granddaughter Kennedy participate in gymnastics and cheer.
John's friends will remember him for his desire to do the right thing and to always be willing to lend a hand to those in need. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his family will forever cherish every precious memory.
John is survived by his mother Rose, his wife Ronnie, his son John and wife Michele, and his grandchildren Carson and Kennedy. John is also survived by his sisters Rose Folland and Debbie Demler along with brother Dennis Knesz and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations in John's memory may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Chuck wininger
November 3, 2024
Just heard the News, pray for us John
Renga Sundaresan
July 5, 2024
We remember John's personality and comradery on this day. we are thinking of Ronnie and his close family members. Renga and Jan Sundaresan
Elaine Kudella
July 5, 2024
Gone but never forgotten. So many memories we share of you with others.
Elaine Kudella
March 4, 2024
Shocked to find out this week that John passed away. We have wonderful memories.
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Scott Andrews
July 21, 2023
To the Polgar family my sincerest condolences on your loss. I hope that the many years of great memories you have will grant you some comfort in this difficult time.
Maureen Lund
July 20, 2023
Ronnie and family, please accept our deepest sympathies!
Chip and I were saddened to hear of John's passing. We always enjoyed spending time with you guys. John didn't mince words. He told you exactly what he thought. He saw things more clearly than most. I learned a lot from just listening to him. He was generous and kind and would do anything to help you if needed. We considered it an honor to be his friend. RIP John. Maureen Lund and Chip Evans
paula kosciolek
July 19, 2023
Dear Ronnie and Family, So sorry to have read about John's Passing. Since his Aunt and Uncle lived next to us , we would see him quite often with his sister Rose! Those were the days and I wouldn't trade them for the world. Please accept our Sincere Sympathy.. With Fond Memories, Paula(Gergel) and Len Kosciolek
Kay and jim kohl
July 19, 2023
Dear ronnie and family! We will truly miss our good friend and downstairs neighbor for the past 23 years! Please remember you and your family are in our prayers.
Chip Evans
July 18, 2023
What a great guy, good friend. I will miss him greatly and remember the good times we had together.
Stephen Capling
July 16, 2023
It is sad when you lose a good friend. God Bless.
Bill Almond
July 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We had good times hanging out at Sinator's store, cruising the streets in town.
Laura & Dennis Ford
July 13, 2023
To Ronnie and family our deepest condolences,
John will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Rita and Joe Eberts
July 13, 2023
Ronnie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of family, and the memories of a beautiful life together help you through these difficult days.
Rosalie
July 12, 2023
Sending my deepest sympathies to your family. I met you at various events over the years as I've been friends with the Follands for a long time. Your Johnny will surely be missed by many family members and friends.
Grateful
July 11, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Roger Haas
July 11, 2023
Hello Ronnie, I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. We were good friends back in the sixties! Those were the days! With deepest sympathy. Roger Haas
Toni sinatore
July 11, 2023
Ronnie and family
Sorry for your loss. Johnny was always a great guy
Prayers for you
Roni (Beanie) Chimarys Weiss
July 11, 2023
Dear Ronnie, I am so sorry to hear about John. I am praying for you and your family. May Jesus comfort you and give you peace. Love and many prayers
Dolores Hucaluk Johnson
July 11, 2023
I cherish all the memories we had together growing up together. We had so much fun and laughter growing up on railroad Street in Northampton. My condolences to his family. You're in my prayers. God bless
Howard and Helen DeMartini
July 11, 2023
Sending our deepest sympathies to Ronnie and family. Always thought of John every time the golf cart made the turn in route to the first tee. Admired him for his ability to stand up for what he felt was right...or wrong. Another friend from the Bethlehem/Allentown area now in a better place. May he rest in peace.
Ron and Becky Casbon
July 11, 2023
Ronnie
We are shocked and saddened to hear of your great loss. The golf and good times we shared at Silver Creek CC bring back a lot of special memories. So sorry to have lost touch with both of you in recent years, however we are very thankful for the memories. You and John are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ed and Marlene Howard from Northampton PA
July 11, 2023
To the Polgar family; sorry for your loss, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John is the father-in-law of my niece Michele Polgar.
Larry Proczko
July 11, 2023
So sorry to hear about Johnnie-a couple of days ago I was looking at a picture of him ,me J. Shelloclk & Leslie Zavics with our baseball equip.-we wre maybe 8-picture is of me & wife-she passed 5mo. ago-say hi to mom &sis-still remember old St. Nick visiting your house but he had Unc's shoes on
Larry Proczko
July 11, 2023
Bill and Sandy Hoffman
July 11, 2023
As we go through life we gain many friends and acquaintances. Very few impact you in a special way that is truly unforgettable. John was one of those people. Kind to a fault, but you always knew what he was thinking. His unvarnished, unfiltered honesty set him apart from most. You always knew he was in the room. Its some of the things Sandy and I loved about him most. He is already deeply missed and he will always be in our minds. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie and his family.
Bill and Sandy Hoffman
Mike & Mary Dobish, Northampton, PA
July 11, 2023
To the Polgar family, So sorry to read about the passing of John. Our deepest sympathy to you all. RIP John.
Gloria Mazur Praedin
July 11, 2023
My condolences and thoughts and prayers to the family .
John was a friend to my cousin Larry Proczko in Northampton and a familiar face in our neighborhood.
Rest in peace, John
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
July 11, 2023
You have secured your final beachhead. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Bob + Eileen Maguire
July 10, 2023
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's Grace be with you and help you through this very sad and difficult time. John was a good man. He and I (Bob) shared our love for golf, especially when we won the partners tournament and our trophies a few years ago. He was an inspiration for his dedication to fitness as well as golf! He will be missed and always remembered with gratitude and great respect! Peace be with you! Sincerely, Bob and Eileen Maguire
Greg Balego
July 10, 2023
My deepest condolence to Ronnie and family.
John was a major influence on Legends golf. He not only did an amazing job at running a huge group of guys, he stood up for things that would make the experience better for all the members, and sought to correct things that he felt were unfair or unnecessary.
He didn´t just talk the talk, John walked it.
I will so miss seeing him each day. He always had something that would interest me and time with him flew by.
Such a rough guy mouth with such a heart of gold- John was a true friend.
Rest in peace John. Save a place for me in your Saturday group in heaven. It will be an honor to stand next to you.
Renga Sundaresan
July 10, 2023
Our condolences to Ronnie and the Polgar family. John will be remembered as a golfer who persuaded us to play and enjoy golf by following the rules of golf. His Saturday golf events were most enjoyable, thanks to his leadership and efforts. John had a high sense of fairness. We will remember him for ever. Renga & Jan
Tom Michaud
July 10, 2023
My condolences to Ronnie and all the Polgar family. I always enjoyed a conversation with John. He was sharp, knowledgeable and ready to express his opinion, which I thoroughly appreciated. He was a well known and respected member of our golf community and will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tom Michaud
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