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POLKA, John J

Male Abt 1937 - 2021  (~ 84 years)


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  1. 1.  POLKA, John J was born about 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 19 Aug 2021 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY.

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 2. POLKA, John J  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. POLKA, Ronald  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. POLKA, Timothy  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. POLKA, Sallyann  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  POLKA, John J Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Julie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  POLKA, Ronald Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Ronald married SCHUCKER, Teresa A on 18 Aug 1979 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Teresa (daughter of SCHUCKER, Byron and MACKENZIE, Patricia) was born about 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 15 Jul 2020 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. POLKA, Joseph  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  POLKA, Timothy Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Kathy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  POLKA, Sallyann Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: CAMERON, Glen. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: ARIDA, Robert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. ARIDA, Jessica Lynn  Descendancy chart to this point died on 4 Dec 2022 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.
    2. 8. ARIDA, Carolyn  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. ARIDA, Katherine  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  POLKA, Joseph Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ronald2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Heidi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. POLKA, Isaiah  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. POLKA, Amelia  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  ARIDA, Jessica Lynn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sallyann2, 1.John1) died on 4 Dec 2022 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY.

    Notes:

    ARIDA - Jessica Lynn
    December 4, 2022 - Loving daughter of Robert (Lois) Arida and Sallyann (Glen) Cameron. Beloved sister of Carolyn Arida and Katherine Arida. Cherished granddaughter of the late Edward and Ruth Arida and John and Carol Polka. Dear friend of Tiffany (Josh) Bradley. Survived by many loving family members and friends. Private funeral services were held by the family. If memorials desired, they may be made in Jessica's memory to Lupus Foundation of America.
    www.lupus.org Arrangements by Saber Funeral Home. Please share condolences at www.saberfh.com


  3. 8.  ARIDA, Carolyn Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sallyann2, 1.John1)

  4. 9.  ARIDA, Katherine Descendancy chart to this point (5.Sallyann2, 1.John1)


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  POLKA, Isaiah Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 3.Ronald2, 1.John1)

  2. 11.  POLKA, Amelia Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 3.Ronald2, 1.John1)



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