Edward G. Polansky

Edward G. Polansky died Thursday, October 24, 2024, beloved husband of Janet (Isenman) Polansky for 63 devoted years, predeceased by his parents Beatrice (Radnofsky) and Hyman Polansky.

Edward died peacefully in his sleep after a life well-lived with Parkinson's Disease. He was an example and inspiration to so many.

Born in 1938, Ed grew up in Winthrop, Massachusetts where, early on, he nurtured a gift for music, which combined with his extraordinary love of people endeared him to everyone he met. Eddie's personality elicited smiles and laughter from hundreds of friends, relatives, and clients. Of his many gifts, connecting with people was what brought him and those around him the most joy.

Edward graduated from Salem State College and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Boston University. He and Janet endowed a scholarship at Salem State College in their name.

Ed taught briefly, and then became a financial advisor. He worked at Paine Webber, and at A.G. Edwards, where he spent the last 25 years of his successful and satisfying 40 year career.

Ed and his family moved to Wayland in 1969, living there for 20 years before moving to Concord, Massachusetts and eventually Chestnut Hill.

Ed was a founding member of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, and sang in their choir for 40 years. He possessed a taste for adventure, and delighted in his passions for music, sailing, flying, motorcycles, and cars.

Ed is survived by his wife Janet, his daughter Deborah Polansky, son-in law Dr. Eric Putnoi, beloved granddaughters Talia and Joia Putnoi, brother David Polansky and sisters-in-law Elaine Polansky and Phyllis Buchsbaum, as well as many adoring nieces and nephews.

The Polansky family and their relatives and friends are so grateful for Eddie, a star whose light will continue to brighten the lives of those who knew and loved him.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland with interment to follow at Beit Olam Cemetery. Shiva will be announced at the service.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in Edward’s name to the Charlotte & Richard Okonow Parkinson's Family Support Program at Jewish Family & Children’s Service, which enriched his life greatly.