Stephen Polovick

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was born November 24, 1925 in Elmira, NY, and passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse, NY at the age of 83. His beloved mother, Katherine Biliczyc Polovick predeceased him. Stephen is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Dolores (Ellison) Polovick; much-loved children and their spouses, Kevin and Linda Polovick of Ridgebury, PA; Stephan and Deborah Polovick of Pine City, NY; Douglas and Robin Polovick of Remsen, NY; Elizabeth and John Hill Jr. of Truxton, NY; 7 adored grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; brother, Tom Polovick of West Elmira, NY; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Stephen was a faithful member of the Oakwood Avenue United Methodist Church for 56 years. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, proudly serving his country from 1944 to 1946. He was employed for 40 + years by the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, later retiring from Conrail Railroad in Elmira as General Foreman. After his retirement, Stephen and Dolores moved to Florida where they enjoyed their retirement and spending time with each other. Throughout his life, Stephen always provided for his family and made sure each of his children and other family members were "set up" with a home they could call their own. He built many homes for his family and a beautiful cottage on Seneca Lake, where he spent many hours with family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral Services honoring his life will follow the visitation at 1 PM. The Reverend Patrick Holder will celebrate Stephen's services. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where the Chemung County Veteran's Honor Squad will accord Mr. Polovick Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Hospice at the VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210 or to the Oakwood Avenue United Methodist Church, 212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903 in his memory. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com .Leave a Loving Legacy, Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.