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Joan Polaro Obituary
GREEN ISLAND - Joan M. Polaro passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, she was 93 years old. Born on February 4, 1932, in Mechanicville, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hutton) Camerota. Joan is the wife of Anthony "Tony" Polaro with whom they celebrated 59 years of marriage. They were married on October 9, 1965, Joan was an avid NY Yankee fan and enjoyed going out for coffee every day to see her friends. The thing that gave her the most joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and family. In addition to her husband, Anthony "Tony" Polaro of Green Island; Joan is survived by her two sons, Anthony Polaro of Melbourne, Fla., and Scott (Jennifer) Polaro of Poestenkill; and her cherished grandchildren, Gianna (Jerry), Bellazara, Angelina and Anthony Polaro of Poestenkill, and Mackenzie Polaro of Troy. Joan is survived by a nephew, John M. Camerota of Stillwater, N.Y., and a niece, Christine Camerota Chapman of Moraga, Calif. In addition to her parents, Joan was predeceased by her siblings, Dorine "Babe" Dyer, Sarah "Susie" Dunn, John Henry and Michael Camerota. The family would like to thank Dr. Caulfield and the staff at Shaker Place nursing home for the exceptional care and compassion given to Joan during her time there.
Visiting will be on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. - noon, at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater. Funeral Mass will be held at noon in the church, with Burial in the spring, at Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
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Mike McNulty
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To all of Joan´s Family: I am very sorry for your loss.
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