John R. Pollacek

John R. Pollacek “Jolly Rancher Bob”, of West Babylon, Long Island, New York on June 2, 2013. Long-time employee of West Babylon High School. Proud U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Member of Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post #1634. Former member of Our Lady of Grace KofC Council No. 11968. Beloved husband of the late Catherine J. Pollacek. Devoted father of Roberta, Loretta (Lorie), John Jr., and Catherine. Cherished grandfather of Tina, Tara, Dale, Faith, Nicole, Justin, Vanessa, Brendan, Kirsten, Christopher, John III, Kimber, Michelle and Jason. Loving great-grandfather of Alexis, Recee, Leanne, Bianca, Savannah, Cody, Autumn, Gavin, Kendall and Sunnie. Dear brother of Jimmy Pollacek. Family and friends may visit Sunday, June 9, 2013 and Monday, June 10, 2013, 2:00 - 4:30 and 7:00 - 9:30 PM, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village, New York 11702. Mr. Pollacek's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 700 Albin Avenue, West Babylon, New York 11704. United States Navy Military Honors and Committal Prayers will follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York. For further information, or help with directions, kindly call the funeral home at (631) 669-2400.

“To Those I Love”

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. But now it’s time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part so bless the memories within your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on so if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile, and say “Welcome Home.”