Pollitt, USMC-Sgt. John (Sarge) age 60, of Palos Hills and the Chicago's Eastside, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2010. John is a 1967 graduate of Mendel High School. He joined the Marines in 1967, serving with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam when he was wounded in a Mortar attack. Sarge was honorably discharged in 1972. John was awarded the Purple Heart and Navy Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnamese Service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon and the National Defense Ribbon for his service. John was a former Commander of Frankfort Memorial VFW Post 1493 and Sr. Vice Commander of Post 2791 of the Tinley Park VFW. John is the beloved son of George (Esther) Pollitt, loving brother of Donna (Jim) Morsovillo, the late Georgie Pollitt, Debbie (Joe) Howard, Dawn (Bob) Getzloff, and Denise (Mike) Onderwater, cherished uncle of Judi (Pat) Stapleton, Nicole (Brian) Malloy, Brandon (Rosa) Getzloff, Michael and Patrick, Howard, Matthew, Madison, McKayla and Morgan Onderwater, a dear great-uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend of many, dear friend of Stephanie. Chapel prayers 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W. 131st, Orland Park, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. 708-448-6000

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January 13, 2010
Johnny, I had the honor of being your older sister. I watched you grow into a man. A man who would give anyone the shirt off his back. Johnny you loved our Mom and Dad—your entire family. You turned to Mom at your time of need—with that let us all live by your guidance—love your family everyday as tomorrow is not promised to us. Johnny you have gone to heaven to be with our brother Georgie. Hold his hand, watch over us till we join you in heaven.
I love you Johnny!!! Donna
Mendel Monarch
January 10, 2010
Mendel Men were Gentlemen !
January 8, 2010
Johnny,
My kids keep asking who will bring them doughnuts now and when will you come home. I told Mckayla you are in heaven. She know thinks you and santa knows when she is bad or good. We will miss you. If we only knew Christmas eve and Matt's 9th birthday party would be the last time, we would have not let theose times end. Your were the best brother and godfather I could have ever asked for. Tell Georgie about my kids. Love always, Denise
Ron Dubin
January 8, 2010
To John's Family and on behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. I will move John's name over to the Mendel Elite file where he will join his fellow Monarchs who have passed before us.
May God Bless his family and keep John close to his side.
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Ann Whitcomb
January 8, 2010
Donna,
We are grateful for your brother John and his commitment to our country. Thinkn' of you.
Ann and Moriah (CMA & your caroling friends)
Rich & Marlis Marrello
January 8, 2010
Donna, Jim and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We Thank your brother for serving our country. Semper Fi.
Clifford Jorgens
January 7, 2010
Cousin John,
You are now at peace and reunited with your brother Georgie...
May God's light shine upon you both...
Sherri Medina
January 7, 2010
Donna, Judi and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
January 7, 2010
Donna, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of sorrow for the loss of your brother. May you keep his memory alive in your heart forever. Janet Perso & family Batavia IL
Bud &lorraine Crettol
January 7, 2010
George &Esther Sorry for your loss.
Peter Krueger
January 7, 2010
Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 7, 2010
Dear Pollitt family:
John served his country and now he can serve his God. How proud you all must be of him.
We pray the love of God will comfort all of you in this time of sorrow.
You are all in our thoughts and payers.
Joe and Nancy Marinello
January 7, 2010
To Mom, Dad and Sisters
I am sorry I was never able to meet him. My heart goes out to you for your loss. God Bless.
Trish Hesidence
Eric Kuhn
January 7, 2010
My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of John Pollitt. I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are and will remain a True American Hero. May you Forever Rest in Peace.
Crudo Family
January 7, 2010
May the fondest memories of John comfort your sorrows and console your feelings of loss as he is now in everlasting life.
With our deepest sympathy and prayers,
Mark, Diana, and Lauren Crudo

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January 6, 2010

John "Sarge" Pollitt
January 6, 2010

"Sarge" and his Sis Donna
January 6, 2010
January 6, 2010
To Mom & Dad & sisters...Sarge was a wonderful man and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Kathi Griffin
January 6, 2010
Donna & Jim,
Please know that we share your grief and sadness at this difficult time. You and your entire family our in our prayers. Love,
Judy & Dale
January 6, 2010
Dear Donna, Jim and family,
We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Donna. Cherish your memories; our prayers are with you. We are forever grateful for the service that Veterans, such as your brother, have made for our Country.
Sincerely,
The Berkowicz Family
Julie, Walter, Wally, Paul & Marc
Jeanne Inskeep
January 6, 2010
Aunt Esther, Uncle George and dear cousins. So many memories growing up on the Eastside of Chicago. I just recently viewed old home movies of us clowning around, visits to Brookfield Zoo and holidays with Grandma and Grandpa Lopez. The family would get together for holidays and have such great times. Johnnie and Georgie would always put smiles on our faces. Now Johnnie and Georgie have reunited. He will be missed by all.
Love, Jeanne
Joan Brown
January 6, 2010
My dear cousin..........the memories of all the fun times at Grandpa and Grandma Lopez's house, Aunt Connie's "farm" and good times at your parents house on the Eastside fill my mind.
You left this world too soon and will be missed by all your family members in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Arizona and Tennessee.
If there are any black olives in heaven, save some for me!!!
Your cousin in Indy!
love/Joanie
January 6, 2010
Our sympathy and paryers to the friends and family of John Pollitt.
Glen and Sue DeVries
January 6, 2010
Our Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of John Pollitt. May you rest in peace.
Glen and Sue DeVries
January 6, 2010
Donna, you and your family are in our prayers and we hope that you will be supported at this time in a manner consistent with the love and support you have given to us and "our" Marines over the years. Linda and Stephen Sprauer (Carol Stream, IL)
Jim Morsovillo
January 6, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers are with the whole family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Johnny was a true hero in the strictest sence of the word. He is a true and honorable Marine. He is now with God and guarding Heavens Gate. Johnny will always be in our prayers and our hearts. God bless you John your brother-in-law Jim
January 6, 2010
Semper Fi Marine ;
Naperville Marines ;
Leatherneck MotorCycle Club Weber Detachment .
January 6, 2010
Donna,
Our prayers are with you and your entire family. Johnny made a mark on this world for which all of you can be so very proud.
May God's grace support you and your family during this sad and most difficult time.
Love,
Jim & Carla
Doug & Terry Askren
January 6, 2010
Our condolences to the friends and family of John Pollitt. He is a true American heroe. Our special sympathy to our friends, his sister and husband, Jim and Donna,
Matt Charlier
January 6, 2010
Family and friends of John Pollitt, Please know that my family and I mourn with you in your loss. I will be thinking of John when I place my flag at half staff tomorrow and Friday.
-matter
January 6, 2010
Dawn and Steve,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Pollitt familty during this most difficult time. May God give your mom and dad and your entire family the strength to get through this very sad and heart breaking time.
Love,
Kris & Maggie
Kathleen Schultz
January 6, 2010
I didn't know John personally but I am the mother of a former Marine. I'm not even certain if there is such a thing as a "former" Marine. We are all a family and when one Marine passes away all of us feel the loss. I love and pray for all of the men and women who serve honorably in the United States Armed Services. But the Marine Corps is closest to my heart. I guess you would have to be a Marine or the loved one of a Marine in order to understand the love we have for the Corps.
Semper Fi, Sarge. "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes; They will find the streets are guarded
by United States Marines." "Ooh-rah," for a job well done.
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