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ANDY POLAN
February 28, 1947 - May 23, 2024
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fischer Funeral Care & Cremation Services on May 24, 2024.
Andrew (Andy) Russell Polan passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at the age of 77.
Andy was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. Andy's passion for UGA football, cars, fishing, and his unwavering spirit will forever be remembered.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy (Shriver) Polan, and his parents, Cy, and Miriam Polan. He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Polan; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and John Pelick, and grandchildren: Morgan, Samantha, and Emery who knew him best as "Papa". Other survivors include brother-in-law, Rick Shriver; nephew, Stephen Shriver; niece, Lynn Hartman; nephew, Brian (Stephanie) Hartman and sister, Ann Willen. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Bill Hartman.
Andy was born on February 28, 1947, in Miami, Florida. The Polan family moved to Atlanta where Andy attended Grady High School. From a young age, Andy developed a passion for music, traveling, and achieving success. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Andy soared in his career in Commercial Real Estate and Construction Hospitality. Andy's friends, kids, and wife were his true treasures in life. He loved them more than anything. As we mourn his loss, we remember his laughter, his wisdom, and the legacy he leaves behind. The family plans to hold a service at Arlington Memorial Park at a later date.
The family requests instead of flowers contributions may be donated to Releashed Rescue (https://www.releashedrescue.com/) on behalf of the Polan Family.
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Shirley Andrews (Baugh)
Sorry to hear of the loss of Andy Polan. Prayers for his family and friends !!
David Libman
I was sorry to learn of the passing of Andy Polan. I just want to offer my condolences to his family, friends, and classmates.
Richard Bressler
Polcat and I were "running buddies" (not jogging) in our Grady days. We did a lot, shared a lot, and got into a lot. As life went on we lost contact but reunited the last few years, mainly at AB's gathering at 5 Paces. We shared cigars, drinks (Andy usually insisted on paying), and plenty of old stories, none of which could be repeated to our grandchildren. Losing him is like losing a piece of my life's history. Well, at least I've got the old stories and memories of great times. I'm sure there's a lot of us that could say the same.
Gretchen Von Muller (Collins)
Such very sad news...deepest sympathy for his family and life-long friends.
Bootsie Allen (Dominick)
Wyatt and I were so sorry to hear about Andy..our condolences are with his family....he was such a hugh part of our high school days and beyond...what a fun and great friend...rest in peace Andy....Bootsie Allen (Dominick)
Wyatt and I were so sorry to hear about Andy..our condolences are with his family....he was such a hugh part of our high school days and beyond...what a fun and great friend...rest in peace Andy....Saul Furstein
Andy and I used to get into mischief on Friday nights on Helen Dr. Memories made during teen-age years last forever. When I think about Andy, its all good memories.
Gary Ronin
Andy and I shared a cell together at the Atlanta Penitentiary. I will never be able to thank him enough for the escape he outlined that somehow worked! He was wonderful, he was such a sport and would never let me pick up the check. Anyway, I hope he sees this.
Mike Buckalew
Ladies and Gentlemen!
As it has been for some time for each of us, every day from here on out is a Holiday. I look so forward to all of us attending our 60th and am saddened Andy will not be there. Good man, good friend. Marlene and I will miss his humor and I will miss his offering of a good cigar each time we would see eachother. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to his family during this most difficult time.
Alvin Townley Jr
Andy was present at both David Smedley's and Don Cooper's Memorial Services. He started a new tradition of toasting our classmates with some very fine whiskey. Of course, bought and paid for by, Andy. I understand the family will have a service for Andy in August and will let you know the date and place. John Wall is bringing the Whiskey. Andy was always a solid friend and cared about each of us through out our days together at M'side and Grady. We wil miss him at the 60th Reunion, but look forward to the stories.