Anthony M. Palazzolo Sr.

Anthony M. "Polly" Palazzolo, Sr., 91, of Westerly, R.I., passed away peacefully on Nov. 3, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Westerly, the son of the late John and Rosalie Palazzolo. He was the loving husband of Josephine A. Palazzolo for 60 years.
As a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Polly served his country in the Mediterranean and Pacific theaters during WWII. Proud memories include liberating Sicily and participating in the medical corps that assisted the survivors of Nagasaki.
A local businessman, he was the proprietor of Polly's Auto Wrecking for 30 years. An influential property rights activist, he set precedent under U.S. Constitution as a successful litigant before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, a long-time golfer, an avid fan of UConn Women's Basketball and a lover of Misquamicut sunsets.
Anthony will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Josephine and their children Michael, Michele, Christine, Theresa, Mary and Anthony, Jr. He was a loving grandfather to six grandchildren: Jennifer, Bryan, Jess, David, Cathy and Sophie; and three great-grandchildren: Jameson, Lily and Josie.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law, William Giovacchini of Westerly, sister-in-law Gwen Palazzolo of Norwich, and 32 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Domenic and Vincent Palazzolo, and sisters Helen Giovacchini and Mary Chiaradio.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly, on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Mt. Carmel Society of Immaculate Conception, 111 High Street, Westerly, R.I. 02891.
For online condolences, please go to www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com