Joe Pollani, 86, of Marshall, Texas was born on April 9, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Joe Paul Pollani and Frances Corrigan Pollani and passed away on November 20, 2025, in Jefferson, Texas.

He served in the US Army Special Forces. He taught religious classes in several states and federal prisons. He enjoyed photography and reading about ancient history. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Frances Pollani; his son, Paul Pollani and his sister, Ann.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Pollani; nephew, Lorin Holst; niece, Joyce Romanello and several great nieces and nephews along with other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his honor to the Prison Fellowship, Gideons or to Crossroads Baptist Church Missions Fund.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Crossroads Baptist Church.