Donald T. Polens' Obituary
Polens
Donald T.
Donald T. Polens, 88, of West Mifflin, formerly of Bloomfield, went to spend Christmas with his beloved Marian, wife of 59 years, on December 24, 2017. Donald is survived by his four sons, Edward John (Bonnie) Polens, Kenneth (Laureen) Polens, Eric Michael (Debra) Polens, Gregory Paul (Kristi Niekamp) Polens; daughter, Donna Marie (Ben) Castor; grandchildren, Alexandra, E.J., Jason, Mollie, Laurie, Samantha, Brandy, Nicole, Lia, Nica, Gianna great grandchildren, Hayley, Casey, Jordan, Mason, Kennedy, Gunnar sister, Carol Ann Kelly; sister-in-law, Catherine Polens; his beloved beagle, Beanie; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian T. Polens; parents, Chester J. and Rosella Polens; daughter, Kimberly Ann Polens; and brother, Edward John Polens. Donald is a veteran of the US Army Air Force, joined the Air Force Reserve, and was employed by the Air Force as a civilian for the rest of his career. A lifelong football enthusiast, he helped start the West Mifflin Trojans Midget Football Program. He was a volunteer fireman for West Mifflin No. 3 VFD, and was a former assistant chief. Donald was also a member of the West Mifflin VFW Intrepid Post. He was a seasonal camper at Benner's Meadow Run Campground for 35 years and indoctrinated his whole family into the camping lifestyle. As a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Donald enjoyed his life, friends and family for many years and will be sadly missed. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, 2 pm - 8 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10 am at Holy Spirit Parish . Memorial contributions may be made to the Forever Home Beagle Rescue at www.resueabeagle.org. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Join us December 27th, 2017 from 2 pm - 8 pm
Funeral Service:
2603 Old Elizabeth Rd
2603 Old Elizabeth Rd, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Join us December 28th, 2017 at 10 am
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