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Eleanore F. Polena, 88, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Eleanore F. Polena, 88, of Fairfield, a former longtime resident of Bridgeport, died Friday, May 22.

She was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kiraly Galaty of Bridgeport.

Polena was a dedicated member of St. George Albanian Orthodox Church and the Teuta Society.

Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Broadus of Fairfield, Kim Battocchio of Bethel, and Lynne (Joseph) Graceski of Fairfield; two sisters, Toni Cagginello of Bridgeport and Elsie Sabatino of Milford; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Her husband, George T. Polena; one son-in-law, John Battocchio; three brothers; and three sisters, preceded her in death.

Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at St. George Albanian Orthodox Church, 5490 Main St., Trumbull, with Trisagion services at 5:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, also at St. George Albanian Orthodox Church.

Interment will follow in the Lawncroft Cemetery, 1740 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield.

The Commerce Hill Funeral Home, Bridgeport, is handling the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Albanian Orthodox Church, 5490 Main St., Trumbull, CT 06611.

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