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From John Bosley
James Fred Polis , 53
Mr. James Fred Polis, 53, of 902 Woodside Ave. Ellwood City passed away at the Hospice House in Poland Ohio on Sunday January 24, 2010 at 2:45 pm surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born on November 2, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Pat Polis and Josie Savicky Polis. He was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1974 and the Holy Redeemer Church. Fred worked for the Value King Grocery Store in Ellwood City as a stocker and then produce manager, then for Giant Eagle at various stores as a produce manager for 26 years, and most recently with Walmart for the 11 years as an assistant manager.
Fred enjoyed playing the guitar, and cars.
He is survived by his wife Gianene Pacella Polis whom he married on August 18, 1979, one daughter; Erin Polis a student at Duquesne University, one son and daughter in law; James & Sara Polis of Ellwood City, one sister; Melanie & Randy Atmore of Center Twp., and two brothers; Patrick & Gayle Polis of Knoxville TN, and John & Rebecca Polis of Fairmont W.VA.
Visitation will be held on Monday January 25, 2010 from 6-9 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc..
A mass of christian burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:0 am at the Holy Redeemer Church with Father Mark Thomas officiaiting. Internment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
Guestbook
Andrew Wingert
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Fred was a great man and very good person to work for.
Eric and Nicole Vanater
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Fred was a wonderful man, a great boos and a even better friend to us. He will be missed!
Mark and Danielle
Our prayers are with your family and friends. Fred is such a sweet and careing man. He is going to be greatly missed. we love you Fred
Mark and Danielle
Our prayers are with your family and friends. Fred is such a sweet and careing man. He is going to be greatly missed. we love you Fred
Jeff Wingert
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Fred was a great guy to work with and good friend. He will be missed.
TerrI Ewing Ferguson
My thoughts and prayers are with you his family. I am so glad I was able to get together with Polis this past summer and reconnect. I know he loved his family above all else. It also was good to share our faith. love and prayers to all of you.
Nancy Laszlo, Welsh
My prayers to the family, with deep sympathy on your loss. Fred was a childhood friend and classmate at St. Agatha. I will remember him always having fun and being the comedian. He always wanted to make you laugh. God's blessings to you Fred!
Margy Schmidt (Stein)
Fred was a classmate of mine at St. Agatha's and Lincoln HS. His father cut my brothers hair for years. I haven't seen Fred for many years, but have funny, fond memories of him. May God hold him in His arms. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Louise Falotico Cappatt
I considered "Freddie" as my buddy in High School. He always made me laugh and was a very caring person. I pray that his family feels God's comfort as God welcomes Jim home.
Keith and Rosina Foley
Fred was one of those classmates that everyone knew and liked. His friendly attitude carried into his adult life. We seemed to "bump" into him all the time in the produce department. Always a smile - always a hello. A real "family-guy". It was truly our pleasure to have known Fred.
Nick & Robin Carone
Gianene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
margaret leymarie
My prayers are with the family. Freddie was a great guy and a wonderful boss. He gave me my first job at Giant Eagle in the produce dept. He was always joking and laughing and having fun. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him!
Aunt Minnie & Jonel
Gianene..Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Viccari Gilchrist
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. He was my classmate at LHS and he was just a wonderful person...I will keep Fred and especially the family he leaves behind in my prayers. God Bless and watch over all of you.
Emmett and Karen Santillo
Our prayers are with Fred's family. I remember all the good times when we were young working at Value King. Fred was a good man, he will be missed.
John Bosley
I knew Fred for a number of years before I had the privilage of working with him at Giant Eagle. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Michaelyn Williams
You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Mikie Prokop Williams
Bob and Nancy and Mary Thomas
Fred we love you and will miss seeing your smiling face. Thank you for being a wonderful friend to all of us!
Linda Proudfoot
To the family of Fred Polis,you have my deepest reget's for your loss. I worked w/Fred for many yrs. @ the New Castle Wal-Mart. He became an awesome friend to me. There were times he shared his love of his family as I did of mine w/him. Fred "Adored" his family very, very much..and was extremely proud of wife & kid's. After all, he had a lot to be proud of. We worked together on Children's Miracle Network fundraising effort's....he blew everyone out of the water when it came to helping that organization on behalf of Wal-Mart. He is unreplaceable for many, many reason's.
Fred, you helped so many chidren (that never even knew). You worked tirelessly. Thank you for every kind word you ever said to me. May you rest, now, in peace, and I'll forever remember you. Your friend Linda
Kevin Hamilton
Dear Polis,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am of your loss. I got the honor of knowing Fred through James (his son) and he always knew how to make me laugh. I sure did enjoy his "Stone Cold" Steve Austin impression, I know his wonderful spirit will live in all that has known and loved him so much. Keep thinking of the good times, you guys had with him and it will get you through. James, if you ever need anything, let me know.
Kevin L. Hamilton
Dorothy Shallenberger
My Aunt Dot is blind so she asked I sign the guestbook for her... her daughter Ronda and niece (Terri) went to Lincoln High School with Fred. He was always so friendly to her when she was shopping for produce at Walmart. He always had a smile for her and spoke to her. Her prayers are with you the family.
Contact
Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
309 Spring Avenue
Ellwood City, PA. 16117
724-758-3222