John Polkovitz

August 12th, 1963 - June 1st, 2017

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John C. Polkovitz, age 53, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2017. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was a beloved husband to Holly, devoted father to Leah (Shawn), Buddy-John Jr. (Marissa), Grampy to Adam and Grandson on his way, dearest friend to Lucille, loving son to Claire and Irving, brother to Michael, Beth, and Noel, and “Unc”, “Nino”, and friend to many.

John served 28 years in the Army/Air Force and retired as Master Sergeant. He was an outdoorsman, animal lover, and skilled craftsman.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Rivera’s Kiva Chapel of Light at 6pm with the Rosary to follow at 7pm. Catholic mass will be on Wednesday June 7, 2017 at 9:30am at Our Lady of Guadalupe followed by burial at the SF National Cemetery.

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Name John Polkovitz
Date of Birth August 12th, 1963
Date of Death June 1st, 2017
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
United States

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Holly Polkovitz published a tribute .

4 years today. My love for you has not faded with time, it only grows stronger. I know you want me to be happy, and each day I try so, so hard to make you proud. You are still my everything. You are still my heart. My happiness will never be complete until I am with you. Your Holl

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Holly published a tribute .

My John, today you would have turned 57 years old. There would have been kisses and cake, surprises and gifts, your favorite foods, phone calls from loved ones far away... oh how I wish, wish, wish, wish you were here. However short (we had only 2 years) being your wife was far and away the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I still choose you and I always will. Warm whispers from your Holl

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Leah Smith published a tribute .

The best daddy in the word. Go rest, dad-you've earned it. We love you more than all the world. "Love and love"-Lee Lee

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Holly published a comment .

"Missing you is just a part of living. Missing you feels like a way of life. I'm living out the life that I've been given, but, baby, I still wish you were mine." John, I will never ever stop choosing you. I chose you, I choose you, and I will always choose you. Warm whispers from your Holl

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Cathy Jojola published a tribute .

My deepest sympathy Holly. I know you going to miss him. Prayers for you and the rest of the family.

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Mark Baronak published a tribute .

A tragic loss, a great American. Much respect for John's service to his country. I cannot put in words anything that will comfort his family. I can only offer my prayers and respect.

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Susan Oppong published a tribute .

Praying for the family, that God will grant you peace and cover you in His love during this difficult time.

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Catherine Williams published a tribute .

Holly, I am so sad for your tragic loss. I'm praying for you and all of your family.

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Tracy published a tribute .

Prayers to the family...xo your humor and jokes will be missed! Fly high!!! love Tracy(Herr) & Jillian (Wainwrght)

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Mickey Gammill published a tribute .

Deepest sympathy to all who loved him. My dear friend Holly, you had the honor of knowing true love from this incredible man. May God carry you all through this time.

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Jennifer Fendinger published a tribute .

Holly, there are just no words that I can say to make you feel better. I am thinking of you always and am so sorry. I am so thrilled that you had finally found hapiness.

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Mary Ann Snow published a tribute .

My deepest sympathy to his wife, his kids, his grand children, his friend.

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