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Dominic L. "Donny" Polito

Dominic L. "Donny" Polito obituary

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Dominic Polito Obituary

Mr. Dominic L. "Donny" Polito, 71, of Baton Rouge, LA, died Monday, July 30, 2018, in Baton Rouge, LA. Mr. Polito was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a 1965 graduate of Catholic High School where he played football and baseball and attended LSU. He served in the Army National Guard. He retired from East Baton Rouge Parish Assessor's office and owned Polito Land Title, LLC. He was an avid golfer, proud Italian (the good kind), jokester and loved spending time with his twin grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony L. "Brother" Polito and Rose Lee Phistry Polito. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Devra Van Osdell Polito of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Donlyn Polito of Denham Springs, LA; two grandsons, Dominic and Zachary Polito of Denham Springs, LA; sisters, Toni Polito Baird of Pride, LA, Rosalind Polito (Kathleen) of Spring, TX, and Judy Polito Catoire of Prairieville, LA; brother, Anthony Polito Jr. (Kathy) of Baton Rouge, LA; sister-in-law, Bonnie Van Osdell Smith (JJ) of Greenwell Springs, LA; special friends "brothers," Mack Truluck, Eddie LeBlanc and Anthony J. Marabella; nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Pallbearers will be Mike Kaufman, Justin Smith, Anthony J. Marabella Jr., Eddie LeBlanc, Mack Truluck and Matthew Polito. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Services will be at 10:00am Friday, August 3, 2018, at Greenoaks Funeral Home Chapel where friends may visit from 9:00am to service time. Interment will follow services at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Dr., BR, LA 70806.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 31 to Aug. 3, 2018.

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Yvette McCay

August 9, 2018

Dear Debra and Donkyn,
David and I are sorry to hear about Donny. He was our friend and we are going to truly miss him. Please call us for anything you might need.

August 8, 2018

Gary and Laura Metcalfe, sorry to hear of this, we will remember you in our prayers.

Barry Jarreau

August 3, 2018

Offering prayers for a fallen Guardsman.

Jackie moore

August 3, 2018

We had some good times in the 60s my friend!God speed!see you again.

Jackie Moore

August 3, 2018

R.I.p. Polite!

Trey Marabella

August 3, 2018

To Devra and Donlyn, I want to extend to both of you my deepest condolences, prayers and thoughts.

August 3, 2018

No words can express what my heart feels for you and your family at this time. Donyln please know you and your family are in my prayers. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Sincerely, Carmen Tanner.

Diane C Lee ( Retired Co-worker)

August 2, 2018

Sorry to hear of the loss of your love one.He will be miss by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.You have my deepest condolence.

Evans Roberts

August 2, 2018

So very sorry to learn of Donny's passing.

Jane Lefebvre-Sledge

August 2, 2018

Rosalin and family,
So sorry for your loss. Donny was truly one on the nicest people on the planet! God has gained an angel.

L. Oubre

August 1, 2018

With sincere condolences. Mr. Polito was well liked and very knowledgeable. So glad that I had an opportunity to meet him.
Retired employee (WBR Parish Clerk of Court)

Jim Mitchell

August 1, 2018

A good man who enjoyed life to the fullest. Gone too soon. Condolences to the family.

Eternal Blessings with Cross Vase

James Davis

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Barry Amedee

August 1, 2018

"Eternal rest grant him O Lord, and let Thy perpetual light shine upon him." May his family find peace in your Son, Jesus Christ. Donny was a good person and friend. He will be missed.

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