Carmen A. Polito, Sr.
Uniontown
Mr. Carmen A. Polito, Sr., 96, of Uniontown, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, in his residence.
He was born August 12, 1928, in Oliver, to the late Michael and Mariam Carmela “Nellie” Coville Polito.
Carmen was a veteran of the United States Army.
He married Elizabeth “Betty” Duckworth July 22, 1963, in St. Mary (Nativity) Church.
Carmen retired from Stroehmann Bread Company after 25 years and was previously a part owner of Laurel Lanes Bowling Alley, where he and Betty met. He enjoyed tending bar at Polito’s Tavern.
He was a member of St. Therese Church.
Carmen belonged to the AMVETS Post 47, American Legion Post 51, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Valley and Hutchinson Sportsman Clubs.
He enjoyed gardening and planted a huge garden every year. Carmen enjoyed having friends and family over to his bar in his basement.
Carmen is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Polito; five children, Debbie Griglack and husband Jeff, Denise Grena and husband Michael, Carmen A. Polito, Jr. and wife Sherri, Rick Polito and wife Missy, and Lisa Baily; along with seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild; four brothers, Bill Polito and wife Dolores, Frank Polito and wife Ella, Patsy Polito, and Rich Polito and wife Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Pete, Joe, Jim, Dom, Zeke and Ed Polito.
Visitation for Carmen will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the time of a blessing service, Thursday, June 19, in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 603 N. Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Interment is in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com