Vincent Nicholas Poleo

Vincent N. Poleo, Sr.  died May 7, 2008 at Bob Stump VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. He was born January 13, 1926 in Boston, Mass; the son of Charles N. and Anna (Cassino) Poleo. Vince was 82 years old.   Vince retired in 1982 as the operations manager of KTAR. He had also had a successful career with Ford Motor Company and PaperMate. Vince and Anne moved to Prescott in 1985 and enjoyed retirement together at ther ?little cabin in the sky?. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Churh and the DAV. He enjoyed music, especially jazz, reading, sailing and sports. He was proud of his service to his country during WW II and the Korean Conflict, in the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officier.; but in his own words he was proudest of ?the way my five children turned out?.   Vince is survived by his loving wife, Anne of almost sixty years, they were married September 25, 1948; sons; Vincent, Jr. (Vicki), Steve (Barbara), Charles (Teresa), Tony (Laura), daughter, Anne Johnson, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. His sister, Jo Scully, also survives him.  He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him, but we take solace in the fact that we will be reunited with him through Jesus Christ when we reach His Kingdom.    With final farewell and commendation at 10:00, Tuesday, May 13 at the National Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix, AZ