Robert Polidore, 64, a resident of Wappingers Falls since 1984 and previously of Yonkers, died on April 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 25, 1956 in Yonkers, Robert is the son of Alfred C. and Anna F. (Rapa) Polidore. Robert worked as a steamfitter for Local Union #21 in Peekskill until his retirement in 2011. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
On April 23, 1977 in Yonkers, Robert married the love of his life, Sharon Holze who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, BJ and his wife Alison of Wappingers Falls, Rachelle Cole and her husband Billy of LaGrangeville, Travis and his wife Sarah of Pittsfield, MA; his grandchildren, Kylah, Koral, Haley, Hudson, Jace, Scarlette and Lincoln; his father, Alfred Polidore; his brothers, Al and his wife Carmella, Anthony and his wife Debbie; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10am at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 103 Jackson Street, Fishkill followed by interment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital.