Gregory Edward Polanski, 52, died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 surrounded by his beloved wife Penny and his son Jake. Greg was born September 5, 1961 in Hartford CT., son of Jacqueline Polanski of Cheshire and the late Edward Polanski of Wallingford, CT. He graduated in 1979 from Cheshire High school, attended Norwich University and graduated from Central CT State University.
Greg served the Meriden Fire department for 30 years rising to the rank of Lieutenant. He was past president of the Meriden Firefighters International Association of Firefighters, Local 1148. Former president of the Meriden Coalition of Municipal Employees, trustee , Uniformed Professional Firefighters of CT, treasurer Meriden Democratic Town Committee and member of the Healthcare for Everyone Leadership Board. He gave time and energy to local charities.
His Goal in life was to help people. An expert in the building trades, Greg enjoyed helping countless friends and family with their building and home improvement projects. Greg was an expert skier leading his friends and his son Jake on many backcountry adventures. He was the ultimate giver of love and friendship
Besides his wife and son, Greg is survived by his brother Tom Polanski and his wife Mindy, nephew Bryan and niece Kathryn of Barrington, NH.
Funeral services will be private. There are no calling hours. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. The John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, make donations to Voices Against Brain Cancer, National Brain Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
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Gregory Polanski
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