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Dennis A Polito

Auburn, CA

September 9, 1947 - April 25, 2024

Sep 9, 1947 - Apr 25, 2024

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Kandyce Keller Hayden

Holly I just learned of Dennis passing I am Kandyce Keller Hayden I am Craig Keller sister Dennis and Craig were besties till we lost Craig in 1982 I give you my condolences for your loss of one of the best men I have ever known I would love to speak to you please call me 208. 6160530 I live in Boise Id take care.

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Manfred Antar

I barely new Dennis, I met him a couple of times exchanging radio stuff. His weath of information on ham radio was great. we talked on the phone many times when I had questions about radio stuff.
When I heard he had passed - It was like I lost an old friend. I still think of calling him when I have radio question :(

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Robert Harrison

Hayward, CA, USA to Plymouth Idaho

In December several years ago, Dennis was kind enough to fly Bob and myself with our new dog and my girlfriend and her new dog to Idaho to drop them off for dog training. It was great because we did not have to drive over the Sierra Nevada‘s in December. The ride was somewhat exciting as Dennis gave us a very close-up view of the Sierra mountains snow and Lake Tahoe.

Kathy & Bob Harrison

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Diane Gibbs

New Orleans, LA, USA

Diane Gibbs

New Orleans, LA, USA

Celebrating Hollys birthday

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Diane Gibbs

Jeremiah O’Brien, San Francisco, CA, USA

More Valentine’s Day in S.F. with Holly and Dennis

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Jeremiah O’Brien, San Francisco, CA, USA

Valentines Day in San Francisco

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Jeremiah O’Brien, San Francisco, CA, USA

Valentines Day in San Francisco

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Holly Polito

Holly Polito

Operation Nurse Cookie Drop

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Karri Korte-Grendahl

Keith Gordon

Marina Klein

Diane Gibbs

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Holly Polito

Operation Cookie Drop. We are so very grateful for the hospital staff who cared for Dennis. Today, we reconnected... Read more Operation Cookie Drop. We are so very grateful for the hospital staff who cared for Dennis. Today, we reconnected and brought... Read more Operation Cookie Drop. We are so very grateful for... Read more

Keith Gordon

After reading many of your memories about Dennis, I realize I got to the party late. I didn't meet Dennis and Holly until about 1992 (I think) when they bought an Aero Commander 500B and needed insurance required training.
In short order, Dennis absorbed everything I could teach him. He made my job so easy! One of my favorite memories is of us doing landings at Half Moon Bay with Holly in the back, enjoying the day. I changed his name to Dennis Piloto in my address book and I would always greet him as "Your Airworthiness."

Our lives continued on for decades centered around aviation. Then, in 2016, at Dennis's insistence, I re-licensed for Ham Radio. Now we shared two worlds and we did combine them. Another favorite memory (so many!) was having a QSO with him from the Falcon 50, using its HF radio and Dennis pointing his huge antenna in my general direction pulling in my signal. That was a promise to each other fulfilled. Now I addressed him as "Your Resonance, King of the Ham Shacks."

We talked often of airplanes, radios, poodles and politics. I never thought there would be a time when I could not pick up the phone and talk to my dearest friend. I still find myself experiencing something and thinking, I've to to call Dennis and aks (as we used to say to each other) him about _____"
I will apologize for not attending his memorial. There is a medical situation with my wife that keeps me from traveling. I'm sure everyone understands that, but I know I should be there.

I trust you'll all honor your friendship with Dennis in your particular way, and I hope I'll get to hear about it.

73, Keith S Gordon
K7KSG

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Michele Siebenberg

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BG Leamy

2020, Polito Poodle Palace

Dennis looking out toward the valley and beyond at the golden hour, keeping me and Holly entertained with cocktails and great stories!!

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Holly Polito

Lori Frank

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

Marina Klein

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Holly Polito

BG, So grateful for your love and friendship. BG, So grateful for your love and friendship. BG, So grateful for your love and friendship.

BG Leamy

2020, Polito Poodle Palace

I love this moment ... Holly and Dennis in their happy place with their loves.

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Holly Polito

Lori Frank

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

Marina Klein

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Holly Polito

Always teasing me. I can see it here. What a rascal. Always teasing me. I can see it here. What a rascal. Always teasing me. I can see it here. What a rascal.... Read more

Holly Polito

I Only Have Eyes For You 🎶

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BG Leamy

Nicole Klatt

Lori Frank

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

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BG Leamy

These lyrics so perfectly represented in this moment 🩷! These lyrics so perfectly represented in this moment 🩷! These lyrics so perfectly represented in this moment... Read more

Holly Polito

Best of all times. Love him so. Best of all times. Love him so. Best of all times. Love him so.

Holly Polito

Our Wedding Day ❤️

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BG Leamy

Nicole Klatt

Lori Frank

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

Karri Korte-Grendahl

Marina Klein

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Holly Polito

My love. Eagle Eye he affectionately called it. My love. Eagle Eye he affectionately called it. My love. Eagle Eye he affectionately called it.

Lori Frank

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BG Leamy

Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

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Lori Frank

Preparing for a rafting trip with Dennis & Holly and me and Ken on our first cruise in Juneau, Alaska in ... Read more Preparing for a rafting trip with Dennis & Holly and me and Ken on our first cruise in Juneau, Alaska in 2000. Thanks to Dennis... Read more Preparing for a rafting trip with Dennis & Holly and... Read more

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

Michele Siebenberg

Karri Korte-Grendahl

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Lori Frank

2014 Papa Poodle handing out treats to Doolittle #1, JoJo, Samie, Fabio and DukeyDuke. 2014 Papa Poodle handing out treats to Doolittle #1, JoJo, Samie, Fabio and DukeyDuke. 2014 Papa Poodle handing out treats to Doolittle #1,... Read more

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

Dennis's Birthday in 2006 with Betty, ShuShu and Holly. Dennis's Birthday in 2006 with Betty, ShuShu and Holly. Dennis's Birthday in 2006 with Betty, ShuShu and Holly.... Read more

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

2005 Cruise to Mexico with Dennis & Holly, me and Ken. 2005 Cruise to Mexico with Dennis & Holly, me and Ken. 2005 Cruise to Mexico with Dennis & Holly, me and Ken.... Read more

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Nicole Klatt

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

Rainforest tour with Dennis and Holly in Costa Rica during our 2005 Panama Canal Cruise Rainforest tour with Dennis and Holly in Costa Rica during our 2005 Panama Canal Cruise Rainforest tour with Dennis and Holly in Costa Rica... Read more

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

Holly, Dennis and Coco in front of the Limo Dennis and Ken arranged to pick us up and take us to the airport... Read more Holly, Dennis and Coco in front of the Limo Dennis and Ken arranged to pick us up and take us to the airport for an extravagant... Read more Holly, Dennis and Coco in front of the Limo Dennis ... Read more

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Holly Polito

Diane Gibbs

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

Dennis and Holly in Venice on our 2003 Mediterranean cruise. Dennis and Holly in Venice on our 2003 Mediterranean cruise. Dennis and Holly in Venice on our 2003 Mediterranean... Read more

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Holly Polito

Emma Hansel

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Lori Frank

2002 at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico 2002 at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico 2002 at the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico... Read more

RODNEY ANDREGG

2018, San Mateo, CA, USA

an evening with Friends

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Lori Frank

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Nicole Klatt

Holly Polito

Emma Hansel

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RODNEY ANDREGG

What a Beautiful Couple , there eye's dance with Happiness and there Hearts Beat with Forever Love. What a Beautiful Couple , there eye's dance with Happiness and there Hearts Beat with Forever Love. What a Beautiful Couple , there eye's dance with Happiness... Read more

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