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John Joseph Polko
John Joseph Polko
October 11, 1935 ~ October 8, 2014
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
John Joseph Polko, 78 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Bowie and Riva, MD, passed away on October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born October 11, 1935 in Ambridge, PA. He was the son of the late Jane and John Polko.John is survived by his wife Joan Polko whom he married on June 27, 1959 in Hopewell, PA., he is also survived by his children, Lisa (Diane) Polko of Leonardtown, MD, Cynthia (Bryan) Bassford of Leonardtown, MD, John (Shelley) Polko, Jr. of Huntingtown, MD and Kathleen (Daryl) Daye of Joplin, MO, five grandchildren; Jessica Moser, John Logan Polko, Brandon Bassford, Kaitlin Beasley-Polko, and Kylee Beasley-Polko, one great-grandchild Laniya Harris, and brother, Richard (Theresa) Polko of Warren, OH.Mr. Polko graduated from Ambridge High school in 1953 and served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, he graduated from Penn State University in 1961 earning his Bachelors Degree; he was in Restaurant Management, Design, Sales, and Insurance sales for Knights of Columbus. John enjoyed cooking, golf, auctions, crabbing and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 2008.The family will received friends on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic church with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Pallbearers will be, John Polko, Jr., John Logan Polko, Brandon Bassford, Bryan Bassford, Daryl Daye and Nick Karas. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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October 11, 1935 ~ October 8, 2014
John Joseph Polko, 78 of Leonardtown, MD formerly of Bowie and Riva, MD, passed away on October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born October 11, 1935 in Ambridge, PA. He was the son of the late Jane and John Polko.John is survived by his wife Joan Polko whom he married on June 27, 1959 in Hopewell, PA., he is also survived by his children, Lisa (Diane) Polko of Leonardtown, MD, Cynthia (Bryan) Bassford of Leonardtown, MD, John (Shelley) Polko, Jr. of Huntingtown, MD and Kathleen (Daryl) Daye of Joplin, MO, five grandchildren; Jessica Moser, John Logan Polko, Brandon Bassford, Kaitlin Beasley-Polko, and Kylee Beasley-Polko, one great-grandchild Laniya Harris, and brother, Richard (Theresa) Polko of Warren, OH.Mr. Polko graduated from Ambridge High school in 1953 and served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, he graduated from Penn State University in 1961 earning his Bachelors Degree; he was in Restaurant Management, Design, Sales, and Insurance sales for Knights of Columbus. John enjoyed cooking, golf, auctions, crabbing and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He moved to St. Mary’s County in 2008.The family will received friends on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10:00AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic church with Father Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Pallbearers will be, John Polko, Jr., John Logan Polko, Brandon Bassford, Bryan Bassford, Daryl Daye and Nick Karas. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“Joan and family, We are so sorry for the loss of John. He will always be remembered as the finest man and the kindess man we have ever met. You all are in our thoughts and prayers! Joan if there is anything we can do please let us know. God Bless!”
“John will be missed by all. “
“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. Our deepest sympathies. He’ll forever be with you in warm memories.”
“To Aunt Joan, Lisa, Cindy, John, Kathy and families. We wish we could be there to help celebrate, honor, & reflect on Uncle John’s life. Prayers, Love & Peace be with you all during this trying time. “
“John will be missed by his friends in the Sacred Heart Council “
“To all the Polko family. John was a wonderful room mate at the Nursing Center. May he rest in peace.”
“My condolences and prayers go out to the Polko family. Mr. Polko was always very nice to me and will be terribly missed by all.”
“I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to his wonderful family. Heaven has welcomed another angel.”
“Lisa and Diane, I am very sorry for your loss. The one time I met him he seemed very nice and genuine. May God Bless you all during this time and bring you some peace of mind. “
“Love, Prayers and Deepest Sympathy to the Polko family.”
“Joan, We wish you and your family strength, comfort and peace. We cherish the memories of our times as neighbors.”
“Dear Joan, You and St. Francis Xavier Parish have lost a great man of love and care for others. He lived his Faith and I know he now rests in the embrace of God. Be assured of my prayers and a Mass on the day of his Christian Mass of Burial. May God be with you.”
“May happy memories help you through the sad times. Everytime I drive down Riva Road I think of you when I see your house.”
“Lisa, Diane, Kaitlin and Kylee, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know John loved his family, especially his grandchildren. God bless all of you during this sad time.”
“Joan, Many happy memories will be remembered of John & his family. To the Polko family may the Lord hold you in his hands in this time of sorrow.”
“Lisa, Diane, Kaitlin and Kylee, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Lisa and family, I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you hold all of the memories close. “