Tina Marie (Celino) Polcari – of Reading, 101 years old, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019. Besides taking care of her family, she also worked for Raytheon for 39 years as an inspector for many defense projects. One of her other projects included the Apollo Moon Mission. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmen Polcari. Survived by her daughter Sister Elaine Polcari S.S.N.D.; her son, Gerard Polcari and his wife Anna Maria; her son, Edward and his wife Gayle; her daughter, Andria Polcari Kennedy and her husband John; her sister, Rita McNeil of North Reading. Predeceased by three brothers, Frank, James and Edward Celino, her mother Lucy Agnes (Bruno) Celino and her father Frank Pasquale Celino. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren, David and Gerard Polcari, Kimberly Griffin, Tina Clark, Linda Polcari and Gianna Polcari; great grandchildren, Joseph, Anna Grace, Cira, Anthony, Luca and Vincent. Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, January 25 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading at 10:30 AM. Calling will be on Thursday, January 24 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading. Memorial donations may be made in Tina’s name to St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Nonnie,
We are so grateful for the time we’ve had with you. You were the best grandmother and great-grandmother anyone could ever ask for. We’ll miss you terribly!
We will love you always and forever!
Love,
Kim, Walter and Luca
Nonnie,
You were the best grandmother I could ever ask for. Thank you for taking care of me when I was young and giving me so much love. I always looked forward to visiting you- some of my favorite memories were painting ceramics, arts and crafts, looking at old photographs, watching you cook, going to mcdonalds to get chicken nuggets despite what my Dad said (haha), watching Steve Harvey’s Family Feud (your favorite)! The list goes on. At every family gathering big or small, you always had the most beautiful smile on your face. I will never forget your smile. You lived an amazing life, accomplished so much, and I am so grateful to have known you and spent time with you. I love you forever Nonnie – your soul will always live on.
Love,
Gianna Polcari
Kim, Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
I know you will truly miss your grandmother. Lots of Love, Terri xoxo
Gayle and Family: Sorry to hear about your loss. Tina was one great lady and I know
she will be missed by all of her children, grandchildren and extended family members.
Best to you and your family – Chuck & Judy Wayne