Andrew Polk, 94, of Glen Mills, died Tuesday. Aug. 18. Andrew was born in Gilberton, Pa. to Alex and Julia Polk.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific in WWII. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg College. Andrew married Shirley Helen Ziff at Nativity BVM Church, Media. He was a research biochemist for Smith Kline & French and for Wm. H Rorer.
Andrew is survived by his wife, Shirley, his daughters, Kathleen (Bob), Karen (Doug), Mary (Doug), Shirley (Fred), Debbie (Emil), Beth (Rob), 12 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Aug. 25 at 9:15 a.m., at St. Cornelius Church, 160 Ridge Road, Chadds Ford. Monsignor David Diamond will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Media.
Arrangements are by J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home.
Shirley would like to thank all her daughters for their love and caring throughout Andy’s life and his final days. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, because of COVID-19. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer’s Association or the National Down Syndrome Society
Condolences:jnelsonrigbyfh.com
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