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Lisa Poltrack Obituary
Lisa Poltrack, 70, a long-time resident of Stamford, passed away, at her home, on December 20, 2023. Lisa was born in Miami, FL, on June 11, 1953, the daughter of the late Leo and Paula Santagata Belsito.
Lisa lived her life full of love and kindness. She treated everyone she met as if they were family. When she wasn't on the dance floor, she loved gardening, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
During the Summer, you could find Lisa cheering on her son, Russell, at his baseball games or enjoying time on the beach.
Traveling was a passion of Lisa's. She made annual trips to Provincetown, MA, and Cape May, NJ, with her husband, Chris. She was lucky enough to have visited Kenya, Nova Scotia, and Bermuda, among other destinations.
If you knew Lisa, you probably enjoyed her cooking at some point. When hosting at her house in the Cove, she would leave no mouth unfed and make sure every belly was full. You'd also most likely be leaving with a container of leftovers (if there were any).
Lisa was a very active member of Grace Evangelical Free Church. Whether it was singing during church service or cooking food for a luncheon, she was always doing something for the church.
Most recently, Lisa relished her life as a retiree and grandmother. Lisa will always be remembered for her selflessness, her loving personality, and her fervor for life and all its opportunities.
We love you, Lisa. You will be deeply missed.
Lisa is survived by her devoted husband, Christopher Poltrack, her loving son, Russell, and his wife Megan Poltrack, and her cherished grandson, Nolan, all of Stamford. She is also survived by a sister, Jeanne Jaskolski, of WI.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Myrtle Ave., Stamford, CT, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 241 Courtland Ave., Stamford, CT, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.Cognetta.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Poltrack
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Jeriann Santoro
January 21, 2024
So many fun times together..from watching our kids playing baseball cheering them on at 10 years old....to seeing bands together at casino....Ray and Lisa had first dance at our wedding...such a sweet, lovable,understanding woman...I will never forget so much fun we had over the years...I love you Lisa....rest in peace in the glorious kingdom !!
Jerry Kesnick
January 14, 2024
Chris, I just ran across Lisa's Obituary. I'm sorry to hear it. I'll remember her at our postal retirement dinners. Good luck and good health to you.
Jerry Kesnick
P.S. Your still my best floater!
Barbara Dworak
January 6, 2024
Chris, Russell, Megan, and Nolan,
Lisa had an uncanny sense of knowing when one of us family members was in need, and she was always there with a phone call at the appropriate moment. Then she would proceed to get right to the crux of the matter in order to provide the stable support to keep her loved ones on track. Her words of encouragement will continue to keep us strong as we move forward. Her influence is timeless.
John M. Poltrack, thank you dear cousin for posting the beautiful photos.
Barb Dworak and John Hanley
Maureen DeNunzio
January 4, 2024
Chris, Russell, Megan and Nolan-My deepest condolences on the passing of Lisa. I met Lisa at the beginning of middle school at Burdick, and have remained friends since. There was a period of time when our lives focused on our personal journeys and family when we and I were not in touch with each other much. But as we got older, we renewed our friendship without skipping a heartbeat.
I remember having a great time in New Orleans during Mardi Gras with Lisa and another friend. That was one highlight of our friendship.
And more recent years, Lisa & Catherine & I would meet annually for our Lobster role luncheon, enjoying the waterside.
When I heard that Lisa had passed away, I was shocked and heartbroken to hear the news, thinking this can´t be. I will always remember Lisa as a fun-loving, caring individual who loved her family immensely.
RIP Lisa
Maureen and Bruce DeNunzio
Linda Tamborino
January 1, 2024
Chris, So sorry for your loss.
Linda and Mario Tamborino
Rebecca Hosten
January 1, 2024
My deepest condolences the family.
Carol and Larry Chiappetta
December 31, 2023
Dear Chris and family I just found out a few days ago about Lisa we are so sorry. Lisa would call me time and time again and always end with a prayer on the phone. She was very much loved by many. may the Lord get you through the days ahead you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you all in this sad time so sorry again. I loved Lisa from the day I met her.
Carol and Larry Chiappetta
Chris Barber
December 30, 2023
Chris and family,
So sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Cynthia Janis Northgraves
December 29, 2023
I always enjoyed time spent with Lisa. Every now and then she would call, we would chat, and we always ended with a prayer said by her. I loved her faith and know she is now in the hands of God. My heart breaks for cousin Chris and Russell and Megan. She was such a force in your lives.
Bob Cusick
December 28, 2023
Chris I'm so saddened about Lisa passing. Just heard about it today I'm sorry I can't comfort you in person but please know Lisa was such a fun and larger than life woman from the old softball days thru the Christmas partys and retirement dinners. God speed for her and prayers for you and your family. Your friend Bob Cusick.
John M Poltrack
December 28, 2023
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John M Poltrack
December 28, 2023
More photos of our dear Lisa
Diane DiNapoli
December 27, 2023
Dear Chris and family,
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Lisa. She always had a smile on her face and really lit up talking about her family. May all your beautiful memories provide comfort in this time of sorrow.
Jim & Donna Merenski
December 27, 2023
So sorry yo hear the passing of your wife. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Bonnie Summers
December 27, 2023
Chris and Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eddie Bert
December 27, 2023
Chris and Family so sorry to read of your wife's passing, May she rest in peace.
LuAnn and Michael Stuart
December 26, 2023
Chris, Russell, Megan and Nolan- Lisa was the most loving, kind, compassionate person that we will ever know. Her smile, laugh and wit made everyone feel like they were a part of her close knit family and friends. May you find comfort at this difficult time knowing her love for you is endless.
Joe & Judy Otis
December 26, 2023
Chris and family,
We are so sorry hear of Lisa's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Judy Otis
Kathi, Ron and Kenny Holbert
December 24, 2023
Chris, Russ and Megan,
We are so sorry to hear of Lisa´s passing. She will be missed by so many, especially her family. She was an amazing lady! We have many fond memories of Babe Ruth games.
Laugh and smile when you can (so many memories)
Cry when you need to (surviving grief)
Kathi, Ron and Kenny Holbert
December 24, 2023
Chris, Russ, Megan,
I am so sorry to hear of Lisa´s passing. She was such an amazing person. We have such fond memories of the times we spent at the Babe Ruth games. I know she will be missed by many, and so much by her family.
Cry when you have to (surviving grief)
Laugh when you can (so many memories)
John M Poltrack
December 24, 2023
John M Poltrack
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John M Poltrack
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John M Poltrack
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John M Poltrack
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John M Poltrack
December 24, 2023
Photos of Lisa with family
Peter Elikann
December 23, 2023
Lisa was someone who I first met at Burdick Junior High School when we were 12, knew each other for a while and then hadn´t seen each other for decades. Although I live in Boston and don´t get back to Stamford all too often, a few years ago I did run into her at a party for a mutual friend at her church and renewed our friendship although mostly online. When I ran into her after all that time, I was astounded, absolutely astonished, into what a profoundly remarkably extraordinary person of depth she had grown to be - the best of the whole lot of us. Lisa had every great quality that you would want in a person -- kindness, intelligence, passionate commitment to service to the community and bettering the lives of the lesser among us; an incredible family person; a workaholic who could not just sit still but always had to be doing something; a huge collection of friends because every wanted to be around her (she practically collected people); a deep faith; and a heart so big it was practically falling out of her chest. She was the whole package. On the one hand, at this moment, this feels like such a deeply sad loss and my heart goes out to her family. But on the other hand, happy to have known however fleetingly this giant heart as Lisa was the role model for us all.
Joyce and Ernie Orgera
December 23, 2023
Chris, Russell, Megan and Nolan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you find peace and comfort knowing you have a beautiful soul watching over you.
Jo-Ann Schwartzenberg
December 23, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Love ,
Jo-Ann Santagata Schwartzenberg
Brenda and Ernst Buggisch
December 23, 2023
Russell and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are and will be in our thoughts and prayers .
Peter Elikann
December 23, 2023
Lisa was someone who I first met at Burdick Junior High School when we were 12, knew each other for a while and then hadn´t seen each other for decades. Although I live in Boston and don´t get back to Stamford all too often, a few years ago I did run into her at a party for a mutual friend at her church and renewed our friendship although mostly online. When I ran into her after all that time, I was astounded, absolutely astonished, into what a profoundly remarkably extraordinary person of depth she had grown to be - the best of the whole lot of us. Lisa had every great quality that you would want in a person -- kindness, intelligence, passionate commitment to service to the community and bettering the lives of the lesser among us; an incredible family person; a workaholic who could not just sit still but always had to be doing something; a huge collection of friends because every wanted to be around her (she practically collected people); a deep faith; and a heart so big it was practically falling out of her chest. She was the whole package. On the one hand, at this moment, this feels like such a deeply sad loss and my heart goes out to her family. But on the other hand, happy to have known however fleetingly this giant heart as Lisa was the role model for us all.
Daniel Powers
December 23, 2023
My heart goes out to Chris, Russ and Megan. So sad to hear about this. Hang in there guys...better days are coming
Frances and daughter Amy
December 22, 2023
Dear Poltrack Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Lisa.
She was a good neighbor on
Willowbrook Avenue for many
many years.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely,
Frances C. and Amy E. Uva
Lisa Poltrack
John Poltrack
December 22, 2023
Such a beautiful soul. She loved her life, her friends and family. We are heartbroken.
Tom Gallo
December 22, 2023
Chris&Family So sorry to hear of your loss May she rest in peace in Gods care Tom Gallo
Dane Pearson
December 22, 2023
Sorry to hear about Lisa. Our paths would often cross in Stamford and in holidays past.
Tom Gallo
December 22, 2023
Chris & Family. So very sorry for your loss.May she rest in peace in GODS care. Tom Gallo
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