Henry R. Polla
- Dec 7, 2019
- 2 min read
4/27/1934 - 12/6/2019 OBITUARY Henry Polla passed away on December 6, 2019 in New Hyde Park, NY, from pulmonary fibrosis. He was 85 years old. Henry was born on April 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY, to Giovanni and Aldina Polla. He was married for 62 years to Rosemary Polla who predeceased him in 2018. They lived at 6 Whitehall Lane in New Hyde Park, NY, for 60 years. He owned his own business, Nella Bros. Cutlery Services, until he sold it to his son upon his retirement twenty years ago. Henry and his family spent many happy years skiing in the Catskills in Roxbury, NY, even into his 80th year. He especially enjoyed skiing with family and friends on trips to Europe and out West. He took pride in his family and home, was a kind man and a true, loyal friend to everyone he met. Henry is survived by his four children, Laura Griest (Thomas), Mark Polla (Gloria), Jennifer Polla (Christine), Christopher Polla (Steven) and four grandchildren: Michael Griest (Sungae), Kristen Griest, Daniel Polla (Eric), Dominic Sambataro, and his two dear sisters-in-law, Corrine Bonomi and Jill Polla. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Charles Polla, his sister, Adelaide Salvadori, and his brother-in-law and best friend, Marco Bonomi. Visitation will be at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home at 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY, on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 from 2:00-4:30pm and 7:00-9:30pm. The funeral will be Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 10:00am at New Hyde Park Funeral Home with interment following in Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery in Fresh Meadows, Queens. VISITATION Tuesday, December 10 2:00 - 4:30 PM & 7:00 - 9:30 PM New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY FUNERAL Wednesday, December 11 10:00 AM New Hyde Park Funeral Home 506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY INTERMENT Mount Saint Mary Cemetery 172-00 Booth Memorial Avenue, Flushing, NY
Happy Birthday, Henry, I think of you everyday but today is a special one because it's yours. Rest In Peace dear brother and friend. Love always.
Dearest Henry, kind soul and gentle man. It has now been more than a quarter of a year since you left us but I can still see your wonderful smile and hear your laughter. I look up and picture you and Charlie skiing those high cumulus clouds and sipping espresso on gorgeous sunsets. Rest In Peace, dear brother and friend. Maybe someday we'll meet again.
So sorry to hear about your dad. Seems like you had a good one! You were blessed
We are so saddened to hear of Henry's passing. He and his wife, Pendy, and best friends Marco and Corrine Bonomi were ardent supporters of Plattekill Mountain where they skied practically every weekend. Henry always looked forward to skiing with his friends and family, always had a positive attitude whether it was snowing or raining. He will always be remembered at his favorite ski mountain where he now joins its snow angels.
I am saddened to hear of Henry's passing. Growing up, Henry was like a father to me. He taught me how to drive and I passed my road test with his Rambler American! He leaves behind a memorable legacy of kindness and gentleness of spirit to all who were blessed to have known him. May he rest in eternal peace.