Jill Frances (Roderick) Polselli

Jill Frances (Roderick) Polselli, 57, of W.Yarmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024 surrounded by her husband and soulmate Cliff, her Mom Faustina F. (Joia) Roderick Raneo and her sister Joannie Roderick at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. She is predeceased by her Dad John B. Roderick and Stepdad Wallace M. Raneo, Sr. and stepsister Toni Raneo.

Jill was a graduate of Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School and a member of the marching band and winter concerts. She had the impressive opportunity and experience to march in the 1982 Rose Bowl Parade alongside her bandmates playing the clarinet. She had lots of fun cheering and being the mascot for the 1975 D-Y Varsity Basketball Team with her sister Joannie and the cheerleading squad. When high school ended Jill attended Newbury Junior College in Holliston, MA. shortly after becoming a medical secretary.

Eye Health Services of South Yarmouth employed her for twenty years where she assisted many patients in setting up their eye care needs. It was here where she met her associates Donna Lucier and Kat Souza and before long, they became lifelong friends and provided support, strength and love during her long journey of illness.

Jill was a gourmet cook, loved Mexican cuisine, and enjoyed her date nights with her husband dining at Jason’s Tavern in South Dennis. She looked forward to her trips with Cliff to Mexico and enjoyed a new adventure each time. An avid reader, Jill enjoyed all genres, especially Stephen King Novels, a lover of great music, especially Bruno Mars. During her monthly medical appointments to and from Plymouth she would like to listen to Michael McDonald’s greatest hits with her sister Joannie.

A huge fan of the New England Patriots, she weathered many a snowstorm to attend the games with her husband and stepdad. Another favorite pastime was watching reality television, soap operas and Lifetime movies.

Jill leaves behind another sister Linda A. Roderick, niece Nicole D. Webb, great nieces Hailey and Jillian Webb, great nephew (godson) Devin Wixon (Kaley Fournier) and their daughter great niece Wahwahditizii’kwe Wixon, nephew (godson) Jason Boyle (Kelly) and their children great nephew Jackson, and great nieces Vivian and Emilia.

Her aunts (godmother) Irene Walker, Harriet “Babe” Barrows, uncles (godfather) Gerald Roderick, Robert Roderick and Manual (Junie) Joia, Jr.

Jill was also stepmom to Collin Polselli (Nicole LaBossiere), step grandmom to their children Noah and Emma and stepmom to Daphne Polselli (Derrick Silva). Brother-in-laws Amato Polselli (Karlene), Dennis Polselli (Donna), David Polselli, Christopher Polselli (Robert Brehio), Dominic Polselli (Tanya), sisters-in-laws Debra Polselli, Barbara Domingue (Robert) and Linda Jackson (Edmond).

Also surviving are stepsisters Margo Bellamy (Billy), Wendy Espanet and stepbrother Wallace (Skip) M. Raneo, Jr. (Elsie).

Jill will also be missed by her 2 cats Thelma and Louise, many cousins, friends and especially longtime family friend Tracy Byrd.

Jill's husband, Mom and sister Joannie express their gratitude to The Transplant Team, The Transplant Center and all the medical staff of the SICU/ICU Units at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital of Boston.

Visiting hours will take place Wednesday, March 6th from 9-10:30 AM at Doane, Beal & Ames, 260 Main St. (Route 28) in W.Harwich followed by an 11 AM Mass at Holy Trinity Church 246 Main St. (Route 28), W. Harwich. Burial will directly follow mass at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Route 134 in South Dennis.

If desired, memorial donations in Jill’s name may be made to The Transplant Institute, 110 Francis Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02215.