Andrew E. "Barney" Poline

Andrew E (Barney) Poline 94 of Fairfield, NJ passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Services will be at Stellato Funeral Home on Sunday August 12 from 3 - 7 pm Funeral Mass at St. Thomas More, at 10:00 am on Monday, August 13 Fairfield with interment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, E Hanover.
Born in Brockton MA to the late Andrew E and Joanna Teresa Sliney Poline, he lived in Clifton for his early years until moving to Fairfield in 1959.
Barney served in 4th division, US Marine Corps and remained active in the Marine League and Iwo Jima reunions throughout his life. He was a life member of VFW Post 7295, Fairfield and American Legion Post 249, Parsippany NJ
He retired as a field inspector for Robins Engineering of Totowa NJ in 1989 allowing him to travel the world with the love of his life, his wife Marita Teehan Poline who predeceased him in 2017.
Barney loved life and had many interests. Travel took many forms, including many cruises and extended visits to Water Island, USVI.
Barney and Marita were among the founding families of St. Thomas More Parish where he served the Church working Bingo, Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society and as an usher for almost 40 years.
Of all his interests, his main focus was always family first. He was the loving father of Marita M Poline, Joanne Bohr and husband Bob, Margaret Kaplan, Dorothy Washer, Andrea Henry and husband Richard. He was the devoted grandfather of Michele, Robert, Jennifer, Michael, Daniel and Thomas and special great-grandfather of Samantha, Jason, Henry, Mackenzie, Ella and April. Barney was predeceased by his brother Alexander. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Atlantic Homecare & Hospice, 465 South Street, Suite 100, Morristown NJ 07960.

Visitation
Sunday, August 12, 2018
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home - Fairfield
7 Two Bridges Road
Fairfield NJ 07004
US
(973) 882-5588


Burial
Monday, August 13, 2018

Gate of Heaven Cemetery
225 Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover NJ 07936
US


Mass
Monday, August 13, 2018
10:00 AM -
St. Thomas More R.C. Church
12 Hollywood Avenue
Fairfield NJ
US


Funeral HomeIppolito-Stellato Funeral Home - Fairfield
7 Two Bridges Road
Fairfield NJ - 07004
US
(973) 882-5588