March 18, 1941-  A beautiful baby boy was born in North Plainfield, New Jersey to the proud parents of 
John & Marion Polon

He was a loving brother to Marion, Helen, John Jr, Margorie, Catherine, Charles & Richard 

1941- He was baptized Methodist
has he got a little older as a young child he had almost as many curls as Shirley Temple pure white everyone called him "TOEHEAD"

During his teenage years he started dating Patricia Snedeker with whom he would marry on Feb 14, 1964

He attended North plainfield schools he 
Graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with a degree in Heating and Air Conditioning. He really enjoyed worker as a heating contractor, alot of the days were tiring because our Dad worked very hard but all in all he still loved to work. He recieved many lettters thru the years from his customers telling him how such a great job he was doing and how they loved his work. We still have all of those letters to cherish.

Thru his life he worked many places
as a heating contractor at: 
Exxon 
Boynton
Laval
McArthur
McDowell 
Lella Oil
Dungee Oil
Slelton Coal & Feed he worked there for 17 years it 
was his last job he semi retired 3 months
before he passed away, only working Mon,Tue & Fri.

December 7, 1959- sister Marion Schawiak passes away

February 14 1964- he married his lifetime sweetheart Pat
whom  through tough and happy times they pulled together with the strenghth in their marriage and were married 42 precious years. Until they are reunited in heaven someday

May 28, 1964- they had their first child a baby boy whom they named Artie Jr.

Jan 8, 1965- his father in law Joe Snedeker was killed in a car crash at the age of 42

Dec 7,1965- they had their sec baby which they never knew until almost the end that they were having twin girls whom they named  Sue & Sharon

February 6, 1966- his Dad John Polon passed away

September 11, 1983- his mom Marion Polon passes away at the age of 81

April 30, 1985- brother Richard passes away at the age of 41

December 6,1986- Art was so proud, one of his children were getting married his daughter Sue he gave his blessings to a match made in heaven Sue was married to a great guy Rick Stamile

October 27,1990- became proud grandparents for the 1st time he was so proud to be called Poppop to his granddaughter Brittany Lynne Stamile

February 1991- granddaughter Brittany is Christened

January 29, 1992- brother John (Jack) passes away 
at the age of 67

February 29,1992- his uncle Bill passes away at the age of 90

May 22,1992- brother in law John Schafer passes away
 at the age of 72
husband to sister Helen

December 10, 1992- sister in law Gail passes away 
at the age of 52
wife to brother Charles

August 9, 1995- Became the proud grandparents for the 2nd
time he was so proud to be called Poppop from his 2nd granddaughter Shannon Lisa Stamile

October 1995- granddaughter Shannon is Christened

January 29, 1999- brother in  law Meredith Spottswood (Spottie) passes away at the age of 72
husband to sister Marge

May 1999- granddaughter Brittany makes her 1st Holy
Communion

March 31, 2001- brother Charles passes away at the age 67

April 16, 2003- sister in law Olivia (Olive) passes away at the age of 75
wife to brother John (Jack)

 May 2003- granddaughter Shannon makes her 1st Holy Communion

May 4, 2004- went to Atlantic City in a Limo for his mother-in-laws 80th Birthday we had a blast!!

June 28, 2005- sister Helen Schafer passes away 
at the age of 84

October 2005- his last gathering with alot of family 
was on his granddaughter Brittany's Confirmation
He was so proud of her

May 6, 2006- went to Atlantic City with his wife ,children, son-in-law,mother-in-law and good friend Ollie for his mother-in-laws 82nd Birthday who would ever thought that that would have been the last time he went to Atlantic City. What a great time we all had pictures and the best of all video taped the whole ride up and back.

June 19, 2006- The day our lives were shattered forever!!
We lost a great man who was a wonderful Husband, a loving Dad and a Devoted Poppop who loved his family, he would give you the shirt off his back, he would help anyone in need even if it cost him money. Our Dad has put his own money out and never ask for it back just because he wanted to do it thats the kind of man he was. HE WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN NOT IN OUR EYES WE WILL REMEMBER HIM FOREVER

June 22,2006- Funeral services were Thursday for a great man
family recieved condolences at Sheenans Funeral Home 
Dunellen NJ 
2-4 pm  7-9 PM
Officiants-Thomas Sheenen
                Catherine Lawrence

June 23, 2006- services were Friday at 10 am
 at the Funeral Home followed by a
 Burial at Hillside Cemetery Scotchplains NJ 

Pallbearers:
Rick Stamile-Washington, NJ- son in law
Chuck Polon- Marshalls Creek,Pa- Nephew
Steven Spottswood- Piscataway,NJ- Nephew
Johnny Schafer- Flemimgton, NJ- Nephew
Doug Bovino- Hillsboro, NJ- Nephew
Jimmy Trotter- Leola, Pa- Nephew in law 
(niece Marie's husband)
            
     

Predeceased by his parents John & Marion Polon,
brothers John Jr  (Olivia), Charles (Gail), Richard 
and sisters Marion (Benny) and Helen (John).

"Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure...loved beyond words and missed beyond measure" 

    Art Polon 6-19-2006 Heavens date

He spent his last day with his family on Father's Day June 18, 2006. He passed away suddenly at home in his sleep on the morning of June 19, 2006 at the age of 65.

 
WE LOVE YOU!! WE MISS YOU!!

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Pat, his precious children, son Artie Jr, daughters Sharon & Sue, darling granddaughters Brittany & Shannon, loving son-in-law Rick, loving mother-in-law Alice, two dear sisters Marge & Catherine,  dear brother-in-laws Richi & Joe and sisiter-in-law Peggy. Lots of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends. He will be very sadly missed.  

 I LOVE YOU ART!!  WE LOVE YOU DAD!! WE LOVE YOU POPPOP!!  WE LOVE YOU ART!!   Death leaves a heartache noone can heal. Love leaves a memory noone can steal. We have so many memories of all the fun times  we have had  through the years .You will never be forgotten.We miss you so very much!!!
                                                     

Here is our tribute for the first year without him.
 Our days and nights feel so strange 
with you not being here to talk to
 and laugh with, we miss you so much 
we should have had some more great
 years with you, for you to leave us so suddenly
 there are no words to describe the feeling.
 We can not except the fact you
 are gone and probably never will.

 YOUR LOVING WIFE~PAT
SON~ARTIE
DAUGHTERS~SHARON & SUE
SON-N-LAW~RICK
GRANDDAUGHTERS~BRITTANY & SHANNON

ART~DAD~POPPOP
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY IN HEAVEN
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU SITTING OR LOOKING OUTSIDE WHEN EVERYONE WAS SHOOTING OFF FIREWORKS, YOU HAD YOUR SHARE WITH THE FAMILY OVER THE YEARS DO WE MISS THOSE DAYS.WHEN THE SKY LIGHTS UP WITH FIREWORKS WE WILL THINK OF YOU AND KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING US.WE MISS & LOVE YOU SO MUCH! 

Everyone got dressed in costumes for Granddaughter Brittany's Birthday
Oct 2005. It was a super fun day. We were put in groups of 3 and danced to music to match the costumes. Dad danced with his son-in-law Rick and Rick's brother Vinny, they danced to the music of Kiss "Let's Rock-n-Roll all night long". We have it all on video what a treasured memory.

My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas Trees around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear,
for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
but the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart,
but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones. You know I hold you dear
and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.
After all "LOVE" is the gift, more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do,
for I can't count the blessings or love He has for you.

So, have a Joyous Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. 










MERRY CHRISTMAS DAD.
YOU MAY NEVER KNOW HOW
MUCH YOU ARE MISSED.
WE CAN NOT TRULY EXPRESS
OUR LOSS FOR YOU.
THERE ARE NO WORDS TO SAY IT.
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH
AND MISSING YOU
IS NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED
TO DO ON CHRISTMAS DAY .
THE DAY IS SO LONELY WITHOUT
YOU. ALL WE HAVE IS THOSE
MEMORIES OF CHRISTMAS PAST.
WE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE WITH YOU
TO CELEBRATE THIS JOYOUS OCCASION.
ALL WE HAVE IS TREASURED MEMORIES.
MOMMY IS LOST WITHOUT YOU ON ANY DAY.
WE TRY TO HELP HER THRU IT.
SHE MISSES YOU BEYOND WORDS. 

Love, Artie,Sharon
Rick & Sue



Dad - Poppop
MERRY CHRISTMAS
WE MISS YOU!! WE LOVE YOU!!
YOU WILL NEVER BE
FORGOTTEN ON THIS SAD CHRISTMAS MORNING
12/25/06


12/25/06
TO MY DEAREST HUSBAND
ON THIS LONELY CHRISTMAS DAY
I MISS YOU MORE & MORE
AS THE DAYS GO BY.
I WISH YOU WERE HERE
SO I COULD GIVE YOU
A GREAT BIG HUG.
I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU
YOU LIVE IN MY HEART EVERYDAY.
I MISS YOU SO MUCH
YOUR LOVING WIFE
PAT

ART DAD POPPOP

WISHING YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN HEAVEN.
WE HAVE TO REMEMBER LAST YEARS NEW YEAR
AND TRY TO BRING THAT JOY TO US FOR THIS YEAR.
WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THOSE TREASURED MEMORIES
OF THAT YEAR. WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH!
NEW YEARS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
HERE WITH US TO CELEBRATE WITH US
WE WILL ALWAYS THINK OF THAT GLASS OF WINE.
SO HERE IS ONE FOR YOU DAD.
A TOAST TO ALL THE GREAT TIMES
WE HAD TOGETHER WE
LOVE YOU FOREVER.

1/1/07














My Dearest Husband
Art
There is one thing I am going to do
that is to spend my whole life loving you.
Happy Valentine's Day Hon,
Your Loving
Wife Pat



















Happy Valentines Day to you
Precious Dad
We just wish we could give a great BIG hug.
You can never know how much we miss you.
Every minute of the day we think of you.
Your smile is the first thing we see
in our minds when we wake up
and the last thing we see
when we go to sleep.
Sleep peacefully our precious Dad.
We love you always!!
Love you forever!!!
Artie, Sharon,
 Sue & Rick





Happy Valentine's Day to you
Dear Poppop
whom we miss and love so very much!
Its not the same without you
here with us, to watch us do
the things that we do.
We know you keep close to us
but we still want to give you a big hug too.
You will never be forgotten
Everyday we think of you.
Please guide us Poppop
thru our school years and forever
Love you forever
Brittany & Shannon 






Dear Art Dad & Poppop
We are wishing you a Happy St Patricks Day
in heaven we will always remember
how much you loved cornbeef, cabbage,
potatoes and carrots on this day.
Today will not be the same to eat
this wonderful meal with you.
The food will taste bland.
We miss you so much
Love you forever.
3/17/07 



















Happy Birthday Art Dad Poppop
Today is a very sad day, you should be here celebrating your Birthday. We went to the grave had your favorite Dunkin Donuts, said a prayer for you, released balloons to you in memory of your special day. This day will always be yours, we will make sure it is always remembered in a special way for you. We miss and love you so much. Here is a Birthday cake for you and a cup of coffee. Enjoy Dad!!

All our love,
 Pat,Artie,Sharon,
Rick,Sue,Brittany & Shannon























Here is our gifts to you, a lucky crossword,a lucky lottery book, box of hugs & kisses and you always said your ship was coming in well here it is hope you take a long cruise to anywhere you want to go.
WE LOVE 
 WE MISS YOU SO MUCH 
ART~DAD~POPPOP

Have a blast
you deserve it!!


A Birthday Rememberance in our local newspaper
for a special Husband, Dad & Poppop
We miss & love you so much!!

Dear Art Dad & Poppop
 Happy Memorial Day  
5/28/07
You may have never served
 in a war or had a rank in the service
 but to us you were our HERO. 
You always protected us and
 made us feel safe, so today
 we honor all those who have 
served in a war and even got
 wounded or killed, but we also honor
 you Dad as our fallen Hero, you will always
 be remembered and never forgotten.
 Here is our medal to you.
We love and miss you so much.

Love, Pat,Artie,Sharon,
Sue,Rick,Brittany & Shannon

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
TO A LOVING DAD!
There are no words to say how much
we appreciate all you have done for us.
We can thank you a million times over.
How do we have a Father's Day 
without our guest of honor
YOU~DAD
We will always remember and
treasure the last Father's Day 
we spent with you never knowing 
that it would be our last!
The morning after the angels
 came and took our loving Dad
 away to the heavens above. 
We miss & love you so much,
you will never be forgotten!
Forever in our hearts
loving you always
Artie,Sharon
Sue & Rick 

Happy Father's Day
to our precious Poppop!
You will always be in our hearts
 forever we will always remember
how you made us laugh & smile
We miss you so much!
Love, Brittany & Shannon

Happy Father's Day
to a wonderful Husband!
You made me so proud to be your
loving wife for 42 years.
You were such a hard worker for 
many years. Your hard work will NEVER
go unnoticed. I will never forget you!
I love you always
love, pat















Dad
Many poems have been written to explain
How a mother's love can soothe the pain.
But little has been said about a Father's concern So now I think it must be his turn. A Father's love for his off-spring Is just like that of a solid gold ring. No matter what, it is unending, Never breaking though sometimes bending. His love is as strong as a mother's
 although Due to his personality it sometimes doesn't show. There is no question of how strong or of its lasting however long. So no matter if his child is good or bad, There is no Love stronger than that of a Dad. 



A Father Is . . .
A father is a source of strength
A teacher and a guide
The one his family looks up to
With loving trust and pride
A father is a helper
With a willing hand to lend
A partner, an adviser
And the finest kind of friend





























Dad 
Here is our gift to you for Father's Day
 3 new stratch-offs that came
out on 4/23/07 can you believe it in all the years the lottery has been here there has never been a stratch-off like these. I know its hard to imagine one being of the "DUKE" himself, who you were so good at impersonating, how ironic to almost the year of your angel anniversary that such a stratch-off even existed. Was it you Dad who brought them to us to let us know you are ok? We will always think of you in many ways during our lives. We miss & love you so much.

Love, Artie Sharon,
Sue & Rick


A Father's Day tribute
 in our local newspaper
for a very special 
Dad~Poppop


A years angelversary is June 19,2007
when our lives were shattered forever
The loss of a Dear Husband,
Loving Dad and a Precious Poppop.
A man with a heart that was pure
as gold,who was always there for us
whenever we needed him.
We want the world to know that
we have lost a warmhearted
man who was and still
is very special to us
The tears still flow as
if it were that horrible day.
We miss & love you!!
LOVE,
Pat,Artie,Sharon
Sue & Rick
Brittany & Shannon 
















Our Tribute in the local newspaper for a wonderful Husband~Dad~Poppop

July 19, 2006- Uncle Joe went into the hospital in a diabetic coma he didnt even know he was a diabetic  he never told anyone.

Aug 9 2006- Shannon turned 12 she knew you were by herside on this special day

October 27 2006- Brittany turned "Sweet Sixteen"  you knew she was going to have a limo for her birthday she knew you were keeping her and all her friends safe in the limo which they went to dinner, a movie and a wonderful  country ride.

February 14, 2007- A day of rememberance for your 43rd anniversary with mom

October 6 2007- Your beloved sister Marge lost her battle with cancer and passed away, we were at her home to see her a couple of days before she passed, she knew she was going to see you and the rest of her family in heaven.

February 14, 2008- A day of rememberance for your 44th anniversary with mom

May 17 2008- Brittany & Shannon danced for a MS Benefit and dedicated this years dances to you with a tribute in the program

June 22. 2008- Granddaughters Brittany & Shannon danced at Disney World, we were on vacation from 6/22/08- 7/7/08 I know you were watching from above and smiling down on them. They miss you so much!!

July 9 2008- Chuck was in a car accident coming home from his morning route a car pulled right in front of him and totaled his car, he broken his wrist and four broken ribs.

July 13, 2008 - Yankee great Bobby Murser passed away from brain cancer

July 17, 2008 - Ricky and his wife Grace came up from SC to see us after 18 years, Dad you would have been so happy to see your nephew. I think it was you and aunt Sally that broght us together.

July 19, 2008- Today is 25 months since you left us and Ricky paid his respects to you at your new home we took pictures.

Sept 6, 2008- Granddaughter Shannon got her hair cut after 6 years and donated 12 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, you would be so proud of her Dad.

October 3, 2008- Barbara Riche( niece) passed away at the young age of 46 we all saw her at the hospital the night before, she was in a coma. Please keep her boys safe and give them and her family the strength in the years ahead. She was a great mom, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend!!

February 14, 2009- A day of rememberance for your 45th anniversary with mom

June 2009- Brittany and Shannon danced in memory of  you Dad in their recital it being Brittamy's last one  you would have been so proud of her she danced like a butterfly across the stage. Brittany & Shannon danced a duet you were in their hearts as the danced and are with them everyday!!

June 2009- Brittany graduated High School she looked so beautiful she will always have you in her heart as she goes to college, she always tells me how you always told her to do well and to graduate as that was something you did not do as you had to go to work at a young age you would be proud of her she has you by her side everyday!!