Thomas Peter Polidori, 74, of Tumwater, passed away following a brief hospitalization on Oct. 21. Thomas has been a lifelong Pacific Coast resident, from California to the Pacific Northwest. Thomas was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving with honor in the United States Navy. After serving his country, Thomas set out on his path pursuing his passion as an artist. Thomas began working in the motion picture studios; Paramount Pictures and Desilu Productions. As Thomas progressed, he developed his own business. Thomas had a passion for wall and ceiling mural work and painting for private collections. Thomas was a master in creating special effects and realism in his paintings and murals. His paintings have been featured in galleries in Hawaii, Cannon Beach, Olympia and Seattle. Thomas is survived by his wife, Sherry Chartrey-Polidori.
He leaves behind his daughters, Lori Peterman, Jennifer Mendisco and Holly Woodard.
Thomas was a devoted and loving husband as well as an amazing father and grandfather to his three daughters and eight grandchildren.
One of Thomas’s greatest accomplishments was being a father. His children called their dad a “Superman” and even as adults still see him that way. He was grateful for and proud of his son in-laws Steve, Jean Paul and Nathan. His greatest blessings of all were his grandchildren Grant, Shane, Carly, Lilia, Chase, Avery, Payton and Madalyn.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. at Jester’s Auto Museum at 321 Hamilton Road, Chehalis, Washington, 98532. In lieu of flowers all donations made to veterans.
