Nicholas C. Polletta of Wellesley died on December 21, 2009 at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise M. (Maccini) Polletta. Late retired operating engineer for the Richard Marchetti Construction Company of Wellesley. He was a member and past officer of the Italo American Educational Club in Wellesley.
Devoted father of Thomas C. Polletta and his wife Martha of Northport, Long Island, NY and Celeste L. Harring and her husband the late George of Needham.
Loving grandfather of Kristen Polletta of Wellesley, Matthew Polletta of Glen Cove, NY. Great-grandfather of Ryan and Shannon Polletta.
Brother of Anna Mastro, Dora Nicoli, and William Polletta all of Wellesley, Loretta Stewart of Amesbury, Michael Polletta of Kingston, NH, and the late Pasquale Polletta, Philomena Tedoldi, and Mary Fusco. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 1305 Highland Ave. NEEDHAM, Monday at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church NEEDHAM at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 3-7PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Nicholas’ memory to Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.