Bernard J Polaski III

May 14, 1949 - February 16, 2014

Bernard J. Polaski III, 64, of Eatontown, formerly of Bayonne, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Bernie was a Vice President of Asset Management for New York Life Insurance Company, retiring in 2007 after a successful 35-year career. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bayonne. In his free time, Bernie loved to bowl, teach people to sail, fish with his father-in-law and go to vintage car shows. His passion was attending baseball games, especially when watching his son play at Ohio University. Bernie is predeceased by his parents, Bernard Jr. and Mary Polaski, as well as his brother, Thomas W. Polaski. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Linda R. Polaski and his loving son, Dave Polaski. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, N.J. with a service to be held at 4:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ASPCA in memory of Bernie would be appreciated by his family.