Pauline "Polly" Grinold, 89, formerly of East Hartford, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2019. She was married to the late Russell L. Grinold, with whom she shared 56 joyful years.
Born in Hartford on January 8, 1930, a daughter of the late Vincent (James) and Lucy (Monteleone) Conti, Polly was a graduate of Hartford Public High School Class of 1948. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Polly cherished time with her entire family, who were the light of her life. She was a devoted catholic and a lover of the arts, particularly music. Polly loved to sing and often regaled the residents of her community with her lovely voice. All who knew her, knew her to be a kind and sweet soul.
Polly is survived by two sons, Steven P. Grinold and his wife Kathy of Tolland and Russell D. Grinold of Canterbury; three cherished grandchildren, Paul Grinold and his wife Casey of Chicago, IL, Tina Nicastro and her husband Steven of Farmington and Ian Grinold and his wife Kristin Creighton of Attleboro, MA; six beloved great-grandchildren: Ian, Ella, Charlie and Lucas Nicastro of Farmington and Jack and Natalie Grinold of Attleboro, MA. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Anne Conti of East Hartford, several nieces, nephews, and a group of classmates with whom she shared a deep and abiding friendship. Polly was pre-deceased by her dear brother Joseph Conti of East Hartford, and her beloved sister, Anna Greene of Nashua, NH.
Funeral service will begin at 9 AM on Thursday (August 22) at the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St Rose Church, 33 Church Street, East Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Relatives and friends may call from 5 - 7 PM on Wednesday (August 21) at the funeral chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd S #4b, Southington, CT 06489. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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