Dorothy Polsky

Dorothy Polsky obituary, Rochester, NY

Dorothy Polsky

Dorothy Polsky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc. on Jan. 23, 2025.

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Passed away Wednesday January 22, 2025 at the age of 82. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles and Lillian Endler; and her husband of 59 years, Morton Polsky. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Chris) Dorsey and Susan Polsky. Dorothy had a passion for art and watercolor painting, loved animals, traveling and hosting international students.
Services and Interment will be held privately at Pittsford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Rochester and Finger Lakes Region or The Humane Society of Rochester in Dorothy's memory.

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