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Louis Polsinello Obituary

Polsinello, Louis R. Sr. EAST GREENBUSH Louis Polsinello, 80, passed away on September 18, 2014 at his home after a courageous battle with ALS. Our appreciation to all who participated in the ALS ice bucket challenge in honor of Lou. Friends and family will be welcome to join us for a celebration of life memorial service that will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at LaSalle Institute, 174 Williams Road, Troy. In lieu of flowers the family requests that all donations be made to the ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row, Albany, NY 12205 or to the Polsinello Foundation, 241 Riverside Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Light a condolence candle at wjrockefeller.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 25, 2014.

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Paul Abrams

September 26, 2014

Sorry to hear about your father,I have good memories of him

Jim & Susan Hockler

September 25, 2014

Lou, Judy & Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

Deborah Dwyer

September 25, 2014

To the Polsinello Family,
So very sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerest sympathy,
Deb (Whitford) Dwyer

Lee Hatfield Jr

September 25, 2014

My Condolences, may God Comfort all who knew Mr Polsinello.

Gone but not forgotten, he will live on in the Hearts and memories of all who knew him.

James Yip

September 23, 2014

My condolences to the Polsinello Family.
I always enjoyed chatting with Louis.
He reminded me very much of my own father. Both loved their family and their work.
He was always willing to share some time and advice with you.
Jimmy Yip and Family

Cindy Ottman-Sweet

September 23, 2014

Here was a great man who would go out of his way to help anyone. I will remember all our morning conversations we had at the gas station when I worked there and any where else we met along the way! Rest in Peace Louie, for you will surely be missed!

Borgos Family

September 23, 2014

To the Polsinello Family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless him!!

Sharlene. Pulver -Ryan

September 22, 2014

I was very saddened to hear of my " uncle Louie's" passing . He was always there for me as he was for a great many people . I will always cherish the many happy memories of having him as a neighbor and friend . He leaves behind a legacy of a lifetime of accomplishments . My deepest sympathy to the Polsinello family . Rest in peace Uncle Louie

Anthony Nicholas

September 22, 2014

To Louis Jr. Judy and family our prayers and thoughts are with you. The Nicholas Family

thomas britt

September 22, 2014

i never met a nicer man , always smiling.i have worked for him for the last seven years.he will be missed.

September 22, 2014

Lou, Judy and all of your family, my condolences and prayers go out to you. Lou Sr. was a sweet person and a good friend to our family. He will be missed by many.
Deborah Pulver-Martel,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

September 22, 2014

Please accept our sincerest sympathy for your loss.
Lou was a kind and generous neighbor and friend.
We will always cherish the memories of time spent together.
We wish Priscilla and the family strength and peace during this difficult time.
Bob and Camille Irvine

Michelle Belanger

September 22, 2014

Louis Jr. and Judy,
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May he be at peace.

Sincerely, The Belanger Family

September 22, 2014

Lou, Judy, Lou, Matt, Beth, My Sincere Sympathy on the death of your Father, and Grandfather. My prayers go out to all of you

Marion McGuire, Slingerlands, NY

September 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Lou. You were a good man.
Prayers to your family.

Rich & Leslie Polsinello

September 21, 2014

Priscilla, Lou Jr., Ginny, Joan and your families. We are so sorry to hear of Lou's passing and you are in our prayers. Lou certainly made a name for "our" family and I always remember his smile and how hard he worked to get his business to become successful. He would go out in the middle of the night to fix a person's oil burner no matter what time it was. I have many fond memories of my Uncle George, Aunt Mamie, Lou, Virginia and Joan growing up in Rensselaer. Lou is now with the rest of the family that has passed on.

Catherine Schmidt

September 21, 2014

Aunt Prilly and family, thinking of all of you and sending lots of love. May Lou rest in peace. Love,

Frankie Polsinello

September 21, 2014

To the Polsinello Family. Remembering the times with Lou at my house and playing among the cars and eating Aunt Mamie's delicious meals with him. I admired his accomplishments as a man in business and life. I will miss him. Joyce and I will remember him in our prayers.

Kathy Linacre-Price

September 21, 2014

Lou,Judy and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Jim and Cina Crouch

September 21, 2014

Lou and Judy, knowing you and your family all these years our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.

Katherine Abaire

September 21, 2014

Michelle, Dan and Family's
I am very sorry for your loss, Although he has been struggling for a long time,the loss is so hard still. May you take comfort in knowing he is at peace and glory with the LORD. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris and Bob McCarthy

September 21, 2014

Please know we are thinking of the entire Polsinello family during this difficult time.
Love Chris and Bob McCarthy

Kathy (hager) Collins

September 21, 2014

Ginny, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. It is not easy to lose a brother, I know.
May God grant you His peace in your sorrow.

September 21, 2014

The Brothers at LaSalle will remember Louis and his family in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Brother Peter

September 20, 2014

Condolences Priscilla
By knowing you ,
You where by Low side every minute of his last breath.
Wish you Well
Always your friend Domenick Sportelli

bob grant

September 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Butch Primero

September 20, 2014

A gentleman & a friend . R-I-P Lou.

Shelly Milowe

September 20, 2014

Rest in peace. You were a lovely man and a blessing to all who knew you.

Jim Crouch Jr

September 20, 2014

My Condolences, thoughts, & prayers to the Polsinello family. I will never forget the years working along side Mr. P and all the wisdom and leadership he provided me. He will be missed by all. God rest his soul.

Karyn, Rick, Abby Younkins

September 20, 2014

We are all so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love, hugs & prayers from VA.

Mike McNulty

September 20, 2014

Lou, Judy, and Family: I am very sorry for this great loss to your family and to the community.

Jim and Rose Flaherty

September 20, 2014

Sincere condolences Priscilla. You stood by Lou providing the best care possible under difficult circumstances. He was loved by all who knew him.

September 20, 2014

Condolences to the entire Polsinello Family. He was such a great man and loved by all RIP Lor, Sr
Pat and Toni Maney

Mooney McGuire

September 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lou was a good man and always helped everyone. He will be missed

September 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to all the "Polsinello" family. Lou was such a great employer and friend through out the years. He will be greatly missed. "Rest in Peace Louie!"

September 20, 2014

Lou was "the man", the "go to guy" always ready to help and helped so many. RIP.
Albertine & Skip Felts

Glenn & Kelly Hewitt

September 20, 2014

To All of The Polsinello Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Lou was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. Please call if you need anything!

September 20, 2014

Lou, Judy & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories ease your pain at this most difficult of times.
Fondly,
Sean & Carol Garavelli

Karen Baron

September 19, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathy ... You are in our prayers. Lou was a kind and caring man who was loved and respected by so many people.. Karen and Faustin Baron

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