Obituary of John Polinsky

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Polinsky, aged 51, on August 22, 2024, in Crompond, NY after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born on August 8, 1973, in Cortlandt Manor, John was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend whose memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

John is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart, Tina Cinque-Polinsky; children, Sadie and John Jr.; mother, Eileen Polinsky; brother, James Polinsky; sister-in-law, Kim Polinsky; and nieces Baily, Iree, Christina, and Jessica.

He was preceded in death by his father John Polinsky, and siblings Edward and Michele Polinsky.

John graduated from Walter Panas High School and continued his education by earning a BS from Marist College, followed by a Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law in 2001. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Orange County, serving from 2001 to 2007. In 2007, John joined the law firm of Rende, Ryan, and Downes, LLP, where he rose to partner and worked until his passing.

Beyond his professional life, John was deeply passionate about classic cars and was a regular at the Sunday morning car show, Cars and Coffee. He loved his 1970 Corvette and 1954 Pontiac Chieftan. A lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, he cherished spending time with family and friends at Lake George and Seaside Heights, NJ. John enjoyed his time as a volleyball coach with the Shrub Oak Athletic Club and was a member of the Walter Panas Volleyball Booster Club, demonstrating his commitment to his community and young athletes.

Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home 414 Washington Street, Peekskill, NY on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Interment to take place at Assumption Cemetery 1055 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY on Friday, August 30, 2024, at 11:00 am.