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Brian Polak Obituary
Born in Kingston, son of Jeannette L. Tilley, Naples, Fla., and the late Donald Polak Sr., he was a Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Enterprise for six years. He was a 2005 graduate of Wyoming Area High School.
Brian was a true family man, loving father, devoted husband and dedicated friend. He was always there for those he knew and giving to those he didn't. He was hard working and gifted with his hands. If it was broken, he would find a way to fix it. He was loving and easygoing, wearing a smile everywhere he went. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.
Also surviving are a son, Christopher Jacob Polak; daughter, Cassandra "Cassie" Eleanor Polak, both at home; a sister, Andrea J. Polak, Wyoming; maternal grandmother, Joan Tilley, West Pittston; and a niece, Avaline C. Kizis.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Polak Jr.; maternal grandfather, Russell Tilley Sr.; and paternal grandparents, John "Jake" and Margaret "Peg" Polak.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, with services at 11 in Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Mongomery Ave., West Pittston. Interment with military honors will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Polak Family, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
Online condolences may be sent to www.lawrenceey oungfuneralhome.com.
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missy rodgers
October 11, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Charles Kizis
October 9, 2012
Jeannette, Andrea, Nanny, Linda, Cassandra, Christopher, I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of a wonderful son, a so well connected brother, a successful grandson, a forever loving nephew, the coolest dad any child could have ever wanted, as well as an incredible uncle & such a dedicared soldier for our country. A trail of tears has been left behind as we mourn the passing as well as remember the great times everyone has shared with him, & for all before mentioned, my heart weeps for you all. God bless everyone of you, God bless you everyday.
Jaclyn Dyak
October 8, 2012
Rest in peace
russ tilley
October 8, 2012
aunt jeannette and andrea i'm sorry for this loss and love you both with all my heart.brian will be missed like a little brother.
Fawn Hill
October 7, 2012
From a fellowship mate, my deepest sorrow and condolences go to his family. He will be greatly missed.
Bethany Steigerwalt
October 7, 2012
Blessing to the family, sorry for your loss.
Gloria Kolbeck
October 7, 2012
Jeannette and Andrea my thoughts. and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for you're loss.
Gloria Kolbeck
October 7, 2012
Jeannette,Andrea I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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