Santa Cruz

During Peri's favorite annual autumn birthday visit to her sister, Peri passed away from her brave battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving Illinois family and friends.

Peri was born to Thomas Albert Polatty and Betty Jane Polatty (Bliss) in Torrance, CA. Her family moved when she was 4 to Anaheim, CA where she spent her childhood.

Peri loved art and playing piano, and not playing school with her big bossy sister! Her family moved again to Chatsworth when she was 12. At 15, Peri relocated to Mammoth, CA and she graduated from Mammoth Mt. High School in 1975. After graduation, Peri moved to Aptos, CA and attended Cabrillo College where she enjoyed her young adult life. She spent many happy years living along the Calif. coast, raising her children and working as a dental hygienist. Peri loved her life, her family and her many friendships. Santa Cruz will surely miss her! Peri is survived by her son, Andrew (wife Leslie, grandkids: Heidi, Ellis and Quinn) of Rio Del Mar, CA and daughter Holly (husband Jim, grandkids: Noel and Daisy) of Austin, TX. She also had a beloved brother, Thomas Polatty and sister Lisa Gardino. Peri was very much loved by her nieces and nephews and all of her sister friends.