Polistina, Amato “Mott”

Amato “Mott” Polistina, 82, a life long resident of Sherman, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 10:40 AM at his home.

He was born September 12, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Carmen and Lena Gazza Polistina. He married Doris Jeanette Colliver on November 3, 1944.

Mott served in the Navy during World War II as a Motor Machinist’s Mate Third Class.

He retired from Franklin Life Insurance Company as an Assistant Vice President in the Property Management Department. He was a founding member of the Sherman Athletic Club, the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department and the Sherman Community Bank where he served on the Board of Directors. He assisted in the construction of St. John’s Vianney Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Nene, Frank, Jimmy, and Rocco, and his son-in-law Gary Yard.

Surviving is his loving wife: Wife – Doris Daughter – Sandy Yard of Sherman

Grandsons – Troy (Tammy) Yard of Sherman Monte (Jolyn) Yard of Sherman Great-Grandchildren – Miranda, Jacob, Alex, & Rylie Yard of Sherman

Brothers : Robert & Rossi Polistina of Sherman Sister – Rose (Harold) Bryant of Salt Lick, Kentucky

Several Nieces and Nephews

Services will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:30AM. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday, December 9 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery Memorials to the American Cancer Society & St. John’s Vianney