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Frank Polozola Obituary

The Honorable Frank J. Polozola, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation will be held at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning at St. Joseph's Cathedral from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Kay White; children Gregory D. Polozola, Sheri Polozola Vutera and husband Dana Vutera, Gordon D. Polozola and wife Tonya Polozola; and grandchildren Sean and Alana Polozola, Dustin, Rosie, and Bradley Vutera, and Evan and Sophia Polozola. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Carolina Polozola, Sr. and brother Edward Polozola. Pallbearers will be his sons Gregory and Gordon, son-in-law Dana, and grandsons Dustin, Bradley, Sean and Evan. During Judge Polozola's almost 40 year tenure on the judicial bench, he served first as a U.S. Magistrate Judge and later, by Presidential appointment, as a United States District Judge and Chief Judge of the Middle District of Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University on an athletic scholarship and was a catcher for the 1961 Southeastern Conference Champion baseball team. He was a graduate of the LSU Law School, where he later served for many years as an adjunct professor and was ultimately honored with induction into the LSU Law School Hall of Fame. He was a proud graduate of Catholic High School, where later served for 22 years on the Board of Directors. Judge Polozola was instrumental in establishing the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program and Job Challenge Program for at-risk youths. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic High School or The Hospice of Baton Rouge. His family wishes to thank his entire team of medical professionals.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, 2013.
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Peace To The Family of The Honorable Judge Frank Polozola.
Thank You Sir For Your Service.

Richard Scott

Friend

March 13, 2019

To Linda and all the Polozola Family, We grieve with you. Frank was a great, GOOD man, and will truly be missed. May your happy memories of him comfort you. May God bless your family at this time.

Randy White

February 28, 2013

Sheri & Dana,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark, Jane, Sarah, Rebecca (Harrell)

Mark Harrell

February 28, 2013

Dear Sheri, Dana and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Way too soon. Know that everything that was good about your Dad is reflected in you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Liz & Sterling Core, Trey & Andy

Liz Core

February 28, 2013

It is so nice to see what others have written here about this man as a Judge. I just remember him as FJ, Steve's brother, and hanging out at ballgames. He was always so much fun to be around back then. We always knew he would go on to accomplish better things. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise (Nece) Kleinpeter Emmons

February 27, 2013

Greg and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Frank and Sharon Perez

February 27, 2013

To all of the Polozola Family:
My deepest sympathy to Linda, and her family, and Frank's brothers and sister. I remember good times with the Judge when we were serving St Joseph meals at the Cathedral. He was an exceptional man and a great christian. He will be greatly missed. He never met a stranger and May the Lord keep all of you in his loving arms as you grieve for this great husband, father, grandfater, brother and friend.

Darlyn Percle

February 27, 2013

Linda, Laurence and I are saddened by the passing of Frank. I can remember all the wonderful times we had cheering for our children when they played baseball together at St. Louis King of France. I've kept up with you and Frank over the years through Steve and Cheryl. I know Frank was cherished by all who loved him and that he will be missed by all. Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May all your memories and the love of Our Lord sustain you. We love you.

Daudrell LeSage

February 27, 2013

To Linda & family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. What great neighbors you guys were for so many years ... Kimberly was only 2 when we moved next door & she certainly loved Mr. Frank (Pa-ya-zo-ya as she called him). Hold on to your precious family & to God's healing hands during this difficult time.

Ken & Sue Bonacorso

February 27, 2013

Greg and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God shed his blessings upon all of you.
Celeste Caruso

Celeste Caruso

February 27, 2013

Gordon & Tonya,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Judge Polozola was a wonderful man we had the privilege to meet last year. We will keep you, Evan, Sophia and the entire Polozola family in our prayers. God Bless.

Dana & Evan Thompson

February 27, 2013

Linda and family,

I was deeply shocked to hear of Judge Polozola's passing. He was a very dear friend and greatly admired by all in the Marshal's service. May Ann and I offer our sincere condolences and wish peace and comfort for you and the family.

"Bo" Garrison
Former U.S. Marshal

February 27, 2013

Linda and family,
Our hearts and prayers continue for you as you grieve. Frank was a cherished friend and is greatly missed.
We ask for God's kindest blessings to help comfort you in your loss.

Carl & Marlene Sheely

February 27, 2013

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

JUDGE RUCHE J MARINO RET.

February 27, 2013

Our family feels a great loss with the passing of The Judge. Although as a young man I knew I was honored to work for and learn from him, I had no idea that no one really “worked for” Frank Polozola. He worked for everyone and taught us at many levels what it meant to be a good lawyer, judge, student, mentor, teacher, citizen, father and grandfather, Christian, and, most importantly, a Good Man. He served his friends, absolute strangers and his community with all he had and every time I saw him, I could see beaming the joy that serving all of us brought to him.

His family knows more than anyone the magnitude of his passing, but more importantly, the impact of his positive presence in so many lives and parts of our community. A strong positive presence, he honored life by living and loving completely and sincerely. He loved people and viewed each person God let him reach as a cherished gift. He lived in a way that proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he truly believed that people are good, every minute of life is a blessing, and, of course, that the opportunity to do good work and provide charity through justice is amongst the highest honors a human being can be offered by God. The Honorable Frank J. Polozola worked hard to be offered the opportunity to serve. And, without question, he knocked it out of the park.

Dan Shapiro

February 27, 2013

Greg, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was an awesome man - I know you will all miss him dearly. God bless.

Amy Dougalas

February 26, 2013

He was a huge part of many lives. We are better for having him in our lives. He was a good man and will be truly missed.

Paul Talbot

February 26, 2013

To the Polozola family:
Judge Polozola left behind a voided space that can never be filled; but, he also left behind love, joy and faith (to name a few). May the love, joy and faith in your hearts give your souls strength.
With deep sympathy,
Jeannette and Jay Nauta

Jeannette and Jay Nauta

February 26, 2013

It was an honor to serve with the Honorable Frank J. Polozola (Above
the rest Sir.)

Staff Sergeant 256th Infantry Brigade

February 26, 2013

Gregg my deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Bob Seale

February 26, 2013

R.I.P. Judge :(

February 26, 2013

Gordon, my prayers go out to you and your family. I have fond memories of your dad.

Joe Leggio

February 26, 2013

My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Judge Polozola. Forever healed in the arms of Christ...

Faye Wesley

February 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to both the Polozola and Vutera families. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Joe and Terri (Petruzzi) Rolley

Terri Rolley

February 26, 2013

Linda and family; our thoughts and prayers with u all. With Love Carter and Billie Williams and family.

February 26, 2013

It is with great sadness Connie and I have received the news of the passing of our good friend.

February 26, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I met Judge Polozola as a law student and had many professional dealings with him as an attorney and always knew that Judge Polozola would follow the law and do what he thought was right without any favoritism. I also considered myself to be a slightly younger friend, and know that above all, Frank was a kind, caring and wonderful person. I will miss him. Society will miss him. I hope your grief will give way to fond memories in time.

Steve Thompson

February 26, 2013

Ms Linda, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Judge Polozola. The Judge was a very honorable man, he loved his family and you were the light of his life. My thoughts and Prayers are with the family during this time of mourning.

Rhonda Martin

February 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the Polozola family. Mr. Frank will be missed by many.

Kay & David Frey

February 26, 2013

Sorry to hear about the loss of a truly great man. Our deepest sympathies and prayers to the Polozola family during this time.

Ken, Ka Kay, Waverley, and Jeanine Achacoso

February 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. I am so sorry to hear this so soon after Uncle Roy. Know my thoughts are with you all. Nancy (Scootie) and Rick LeBlanc (Ronnie LeJeune's daughter).

Nancy LeBlanc

February 26, 2013

Greg, my thoughts are with your family during this period of grief. What an outstanding man your father was....his legacy of being fair and honest will always be remembered.

Bernie Calvaruso

February 26, 2013

Linda, no words are adequate enough to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family! May The Lord in Heaven wrap His arms around you with His loving care.
With love and prayers,
Norma Duplechain Buemi

February 26, 2013

Sherry, Dana, Dustin, Rosie, and Bradley,
you all have our deepest sympathy.

David and Carol Brown

February 26, 2013

My prayers are with the Polozola family at this time of sadness. Judge Frank was a true gentleman. He will be missed.

Pat & Tony Guzzardo

February 26, 2013

My sincere condolences to Miss Linda and the entire Polozola family. We share your faith that God is now rewarding his dedicated servant and has replaced the Judge's suffering with eternal joy in Heaven.

Over 20 years ago I was fortunate to spend a summer internship working with Judge Polozola and his staff. The Judge taught me more about federal civil procedure than I'd learned in a year of law school. He also constantly reinforced the importance of adhering to the law and the Constitution, whether it was in a major case or a routine procedural motion. As he would say, every case is important to the person who appears before a federal judge.

A distant onlooker might think that Judge Polozola had an easy job. In reality, it came with a heavy burden that he just carried well. What a privilege to know a man like this.

May God give him eternal rest, and let His perpetual light shine upon him.

David Vutera

February 26, 2013

We will all miss this man of great integrity and high achievements. He inspired many and helped multitudes towards reaching higher goals,including myself. My thoughts and prayers to all of the Polozola family. Denny Braud

February 26, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and regrets to the Polozola family on the loss of a great man. He was well loved and respected by all. We had the pleasure of sitting behind him and his family in the North end zone at the LSU football games many years ago.

The Aguillard Family (from the Island Side of Falser River), Genny (wife of the late Frank, Sr), Frankie Jr. and Betty, Mark and Jeannie, Dana (Aguillard)and Gary Guzzardo.

Genny Aguillard and family

February 26, 2013

Linda and all of the family. I am so sorry about Mr. Franks death. Linda I knew you when i was a student at the school for the blind where your grandmother worked as the nurse. I am one of the Arceneaux twins from so far back. May god be with you all in this great loss.

Katherine Arceneaux

February 26, 2013

To The Family,
I was deeply saddened when I heard that Judge Polozola passed. I have known him all of law enforcement career. I have testified in his court numerous times and found him to be an outstanding judge as well as a fine man. He will be sorely missed.

On behalf of myself and my family we express our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your times of sorrows and loss. May God bless you all and keep you strong. Rest in peace Your Honor.

Eddie Stewart

February 26, 2013

To Pat, Ron and Frank Polozola family,
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved brother, husband and father. My deepest condolences to you and yours as you move forward with your lives without his presence. May God bless you in this time of sorrow and bring you peace with his decision.

Deedee Kirby

February 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Frank.
Even though we lost contact over the past several years, our friendship goes back to the late 50's and early 60's at Catholic High and LSU. I have fond memories of Frank.

Jess Arceneaux

February 26, 2013

What a wonderful man he was. He would often bring donuts to us at the doctor's office where I worked. I would sit and have conversations with him. Such a great personality. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Julia Simon Kocke

February 26, 2013

I have always been so proud of you. I remember growing up and going to your grandmother's house and being with all the cousins. You have been a great inspiration for young people and you will be missed. God Bless You.

Toni Polito Baird

February 26, 2013

Sherry:

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michele Rabalais

Michele Rabalais

February 26, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Bernard Robert

February 26, 2013

Linda, so sorry for the loss of your husband at this time, so shortly after the loss of your father last month. Frank was always so kind to our family (The BR and Virginia Foss family, neighbors of your mom and dad for so many decades.) May they all rest in peace! Susan Foss Bueche

Susan Bueche

February 25, 2013

We know Jesus said, "Enter, my good and faithful servant." It was always an honor to call you family. You were an inspiration to all of us whose lives you touched. Be at peace.

Buddy and Callie Polozola

February 25, 2013

Thoughts and prayers with you - Gordon, Tonya and the kids. We r thinking of u during this time of loss

Spencer and Tammy Harris

February 25, 2013

My prayers are with the Polozola family. He touched the lives of all of us that knew him. He was a wonderful person.

Sherry Hollingsworth

February 25, 2013

Our love and prayers, condolence and symphathy to the Polozola family on the death of Honorable Frank Polozola.

From the Achacoso family; Tony, Linda, Joseph, Michael adn Kenneth

Antonio and Erlinda Achacoso

February 25, 2013

Dear Father,

Please welcome your faithful son, Frank, and please take his pain and sadness away. Let him know that he was loved and appreciated! And that he will be remembered. Amen

Christina Kyle Casteel

February 25, 2013

I feel truly blessed having known and been friends with Frank Polozola. I also believe that by his example, I became a better person.

While most people who knew the Judge appreciated his intelligence, warmth and affability, they had to also realize that he was a fellow who was to be envied.

For Frank Polozola was a man who had all of his priorities right: he loved and delighted in his wife and family, his faith and devotion to his church was deep and honest, he loved his country and heartily defended her constitution, and where ever he could, he reached out to help his fellow man.

Judge Polozola's passing is a terrible loss for our community, but it is a fact that we are all in some ways blessed by his words and his deeds.

Christina Kyle Casteel

February 25, 2013

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Polozola and Vutera families.

Dee/Bassam Harb

February 25, 2013

Family of Frank Polozola
Frank was a wonderful friend, a sincere Christian gentleman and a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. We will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Pat and Bill Bailey

February 25, 2013

Love and prayers from the Al Costanza family.

February 25, 2013

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