Polistina, Ross

Ross Polistina, age 76, of Sherman, passed away on July 27, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital.

He is survived by his brother, Robert of Sherman, a sister, Rosc (Harold) Bryant of Salt Lick, KY, 5 sisters-in-law, and by several nieces and nephews.

Ross was born on August 5, 1935 in Sherman, IL., the son of Carmen and Lena Gazza Polistina.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Nene, Frank, Jimmy, Rocco and Mott.

He worked for the State of Illinois for 28 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Riverton and the Sherman Athletic Club. He was also a member of St. John’s Vianney in Sherman.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens from 4 to 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at 9 AM on Tuesday, July 31 at St. John’s Vianney in Sherman.

Monsignor Lantz officiating.

Burial will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery

Memorials can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.