Juan A. Polo aged 91 years passed away at his residence with his family at his side. Juan was a native of Salamanca, Spain, was educated in Spain, and came to San Benito County 52 years ago. He was employed as a cannery worker for 27 years until he retired. He was an active member of the Sociedad Espanola De San Benito; Sacred Heart Church; and belonged to the Teamsters Local No 890 of Salinas. His interests included the U.B.E. Lodge barbeques and dances; visiting with his friends at the Senior Citizen Center – playing bingo there and at Sacred Heart Parish; going to the Indian casinos, and watching boxing matches on the television-“he wouldn’t miss it if one was televised”, said his family. Juan’s wife Nicolasa Polo passed away in December 1989. He is survived by his children and their spouses Mary Polo Puente, husband Mike of San Francisco, Isidro Polo, spouse Linda of Hollister, Angela Polo-Dixon, spouse Bob of Ventura, Johnny Polo, spouse Jean of Campbell, and Agustina Polo Gallegos, spouse Emilio of Hollister; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother Marceliano Polo of Spain and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home on Tuesday July 8th beginning at 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with the recitation of the rosary at 7:00 P.M.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at the mortuary chapel followed by entombment at Calvary Mausoleum. Donations are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Assn. c/o the mortuary. www.grunnagle.com for condolences
