Dominic Policaro
March 20 1940 - November 14 2024
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday November 20th 2024 4-7 pm
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Thursday November 21st 2024 at 10:30 am
St. Stephen the Martyr
4031 Clime Road
Columbus
, Ohio 43228
Procession to follow to St. Joseph Cemetery
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Obituary
Dominic W. Policaro, age 84 passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Kobacker House. Dominic was born March 20, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 1958. He then went to Barber School and began his career with his father at Pat's Barber and Style Salon in 1959. Dominic worked there for 65 years and loved every minute of it, same shop, same chair. He was a founding member of St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, was a former member of the Columbus Italian Club, and a member of the Street Elite Corvette Club. He is preceded in death by parents, Patrick and Mary (Mastrione) Policaro and brother, James (Joyce) Policaro. Dominic is survived by loving wife of 62 years, Polly C. (Fisher) Policaro; daughters, Gina and Lisa Policaro; sister, Patricia Policaro; uncle, Jim (Diane) Mastrione; cousins, Joe (Judy deceased) Gerardi, Roseanne (Jim) Skinner, Joe (Lori) Farber, Mary Beth Farber, Denny DiDente, Lela (Willi deceased) Lalli and Nina (Mark) Inks; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Beth and Chuck Eason; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. To our family, good friends and life-long customers who have supported us through all these wonderful years, We thank you- Polly, Gina & Lisa. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W 5th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212 from 4-7 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place the next morning at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, 4131 Clime Road Columbus, Ohio 43228 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers please donate to Canine Companions North Central Training or St Stephen the Martyr Church. Links are below.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Dominic Policaro
From : Jackie
To : Polly
Date: November 18th 2024
My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry. Treasure the memories as you had a true love story to be admired. I will miss his wit! Truly a blessing to have known you two for all these years!
From : Gabreilla
To : Policaro family
Date: November 19th 2024
Prayers to your family during this difficult time. To know Don was to love him. He touched my life in more ways than one and I am eternally grateful to have known him.
From : Mickey Dulaney
To : Policaro Family
Date: November 19th 2024
Thoughts and prayers to you all🙏🏻 I am so sorry for your loss . Lots of laughter and memories that I will cherish💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻
From : Thomas Burke Sr
To : Dominic Policaro family and extended family
Date: November 20th 2024
I started getting my haircut with "Donnie" when I was 13, left Ohio when I was 19 and started my state hopping because of my chosen career, but every chance I had to be home on the Hilltop I would call him ahead of time to sit in that chair to get my razor cut....the BEST there was!!!! My brother had 52 years with him. I was fortunate enough to be able to be in that chair for a few more cuts as I had the opportunity to be back in CBUS and on the Hilltop once a month a couple of years ago to get my "cut" and listen to Donnie sing and rag on my brother and I. There will never be another "DOM" and those of us who were privileged enough to spend time with him are sad at his passing. Be at peace Dominic.
From : Michelle and Elise
To : Polly
Date: November 20th 2024
Sending my condolences, Polly. Rest in peace, Dom. We will miss seeing him every Sunday.
From : Omar Camacho
To : Polly and the Policaro family
Date: November 20th 2024
Dear Polly,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I was very fortunate to meet the two of you. I remember when you guys used to go to Vittorias every weekend. How could I forget that Dominic loved his wedding soup with a lot of Parmesan cheese:) and of course, his gnocchis with marinara sauce. I have always had great experiences with the two of you.
We will be praying for you, and I bet that Dominic is looking over us in heaven. Thank you both for everything you have done, not only for me, but for my family.
From : Rick and Carol Fitzer
To : Polly
Date: November 21st 2024
Our Prayers are with you and your family. Sorry we could not make the funeral. Thank you and Dom for your friendship. With all our love to you and your family.
From : Kat Patterson
To : Polly
Date: November 22nd 2024
I knew Dom as a regular customer of Figlio when I worked there as a bartender and server. It was always a good night when I saw him and Polly sitting at one of my tables - I knew I'd have some fun stories, kind words, and smiles in store for me. When I left the restaurant to start my first full-time job, they even invited me to sit down and join them for dinner as friends. Dom will truly be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to get to know him, including all current and former Figlio staff. My deepest condolences to Polly.
From : Teresa and Joe Macioce from St Stephen church
To : Polly Policaro
Date: November 23rd 2024
Polly we are so sad to hear of Dominic's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family and we will lift you all up in prayer.
From : Doris Genzen
To : Polly Policaro
Date: November 25th 2024
Dear Polly, so sad to hear about Dom passing. I knew him from when he came for therapy. Later I got haircuts from him. You are in my prayers. May God comfort you and all who are missing Dom.
From : Aaron Ridgley and Family
To : Polly Gina and Lisa
Date: November 25th 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dom (Mr. Policaro, as I called him for years) began cutting my hair when I was 12 and has continued to cut my hair nearly every month since then until this past September. Over 45 years. I was privileged to also receive the occasional cut from his daughter Lisa before she moved on to her next profession. I was often in his chair, receiving my haircut, when Lisa would call to say good morning to her dad. He would lovingly brag that she called him every day. He spoke with love about his daughter Gina as well and with adoration and love when speaking of the love of his life, Polly. I only met her once, while getting a hair cut one morning and it was a pleasure. Dom would speak of her with the respect and love of a happily married man, at nearly every appointment.
I'm sure that I'm only one name on a long list of people who will miss his presence in their lives. Thank you for sharing him with us.
From : Mo
To : Polly
Date: November 29th 2024
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you and Dominic during this difficult time. He will be missed by so many.