Robert + POLKA, Sallyann. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward + Ruth. Ruth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John J. Polka, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on August 19, 2021 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY.  Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Ziblut) Polka.
John graduated from LaSalle High School in 1952.  On June 18, 1955, John married his childhood sweetheart, Carol F. (Bartus) Polka.  Mrs. Polka predeceased him on October 16, 2017.  They were introduced at an early age by their grandparents who had immigrated to America from Poland on the same ship.  John worked in the Family Restaurant (Polka’s) and designed several motels for owners along Pine Avenue.  He designed and built the Starlite Motel on his mother’s property, which opened in 1954 and was operated for 25 years by his mother.  John was employed for 35 years with National Fuel Gas in Buffalo, NY as Junior Draftsman, Senior Draftsman, and after attending evening classes at Erie Community College to learn construction technology, was promoted to Supervisor of Surveying and retired as Manager of Surveying in 1992.  John enjoyed traveling to Western Kentucky and visiting the Grand Canyon, photography, and caring for his Yorkshire Terrier, Frankie.  Above all, he cherished the time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
John is survived by his children, John (Julie) Polka, Jr., Ronald (late Teresa) Polka, Timothy (Kathy) Polka, and Sallyann (Glen) Cameron; his grandchildren, John (Adrienne) Polka, III, Laura (Tim) Lukasik, Joseph Polka, Renee & Natalie Polka, and Carolyn, Katherine and Jessica Arida; six great grandchildren; his brother, Walter (Victoria) Polka, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was the brother-in-law of Alice (late Louis) Zawistowski and Bettylou (late Daniel) Regueira.  He will also be missed by his Elderwood Community Friends, Sally, Nancy, Marge, Lois, Mary Louise and Mike.  In addition to his wife of 62 years, he was predeceased by his brother Frank (late Shirley) Polka.
Private funeral services will be held for the family at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Tonawanda, NY, with Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lewiston, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may to the Infant Jesus Shrine, 3452 Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.  Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

John married BARTUS, Carol F on 18 Jun 1955. Carol (daughter of BARTUS, Joseph S and MICHALEK, Sally T) was born on 4 Jun 1935 in Hamburg, Erie County, NY; died on 16 Oct 2017 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Of the Town of Wheatfield, NY, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, in Buffalo General Hospital.
She was born in Hamburg, NY, on June 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Sally T. [Michalek] Bartus.
Mrs. Polka graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1953.   She  began working as a teller with Niagara County Bank and later became the administrative branch manager for the Bank of America, before retiring in 1994.     Mrs. Polka served as an election inspector at the Sanborn Fire Hall  for many years.
She loved spending time with her family, especially making pierogies with her grandchildren and enjoyed knitting, baking, gardening and traveling.
Mrs. Polka is survived by her husband John J. Polka, they were married on June 18, 1955, three sons John J. (Julie) Polka, Jr., Ronald (Teresa) Polka and Timothy (Kathy) Polka, one daughter Sallyann (Glen) Cameron, two sisters Alice (late Louis) Zawistowski and Bettylou (late Daniel) Regueira, sister in law of Walter (Victoria) Polka, also survived by eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister in law of the late Frank (Shirley) Polka.
Her family will be present on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME,  5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY.    Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Infant Jesus Shrine, 3452 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, NY, with the Rev.  John Posiewala officiating.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in her name to the Infant Jesus Shrine.
Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.

Frank + ZIBLUT, Josephine. Josephine (daughter of ZIBLUT, John and DROZEK, Mary) was born on 25 May 1906 in New York; died on 23 Feb 1996 in Youngstown, Town of Porter, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph + MICHALEK, Sally T. Sally and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]