Craig Michael Polinelli

Born on July 31, 1967 . Passed away on March 5, 2023 .

Passed away sadly at home.

Much loved husband of Jenny.

Loving father and father-in-law of Marcus and Eden, Ashlee, and Ryan.

Loved son of Gavin (dec) and Doreen.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Karen & Ralph, Paula, Brad, Karla & Mark.

Loved son in law of Les and Josie (dec) Bull.

Loved brother-in-law of Kaye & Denis, Peter & Marni, Darren & Mandy.

Fond uncle to all their families.

Missing you always and forgetting you never.

Funeral Notice

Service held Friday March 17, 2023 - 1:30pm

A Funeral service will be held for Craig Michael Polinelli at the Betting Ring, Swan Hill Racecourse on Friday 17th March 2023, at 1:30pm.

Please bring a chair.

A burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park, lawn D Garden section.

Craig’s service will be live streamed, please go to the Live Streaming tab on our home page (passcode provided to the family).

We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a tribute on this announcement which the family are able to read, reflect and treasure.

Click here if you would like to purchase flowers through our association with Francist Florist @ Swan Hill Flowers.

Tributes Leave your tribute

  1. So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Craig we send our condolences and sympathies to your whole family Jen 💔

    Maree MilesMarch 7 2023 2:28 pm
  2. Dear Jenny and all the family and extended family our thoughts go out to you at this extremely difficult time love from Rod and Glenys Perris and family xxxx

    Glenys perrisMarch 7 2023 4:49 pm
  3. To Jenny and family
    Our thoughts are with you on the loss of Craig.
    From Lisa and Brett McNiven

    Lisa McNivenMarch 7 2023 5:28 pm
  4. Our sincere sympathy to Jen and family, a real character from our Ultima days. Will be sadly missed.
    Geoff and Julie Hinton & family

    Geoff HintonMarch 7 2023 6:05 pm
  5. Deepest Sympathy Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan, The Pollinelli & Bull Families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending you much love.

    Jo & Barry O’Grady & Family. xxMarch 7 2023 6:51 pm
  6. What a beautiful human taken far too soon, thinking of you all at this time, and all our love
    Michelle and Fred and our family xx

    Michelle HulandsMarch 7 2023 7:31 pm
  7. Sending our love and prayers to Jenny and family on your sad loss.
    A hard worker and always willing to help, we have many fond memories of Craig.
    Our hearts and love go out to you all, and we trust your loving memories as a family will give you some peace and strength at this time.
    Much Love,
    Alan Hewitt and Louise Dillon xxoo

    LouiseMarch 7 2023 7:59 pm
  8. Our most heart felt condolences to Jenny. Doreen and families for this sad, sad news. Gone way too soon and will be greatly missed by everyone. ❤️
    Lots of love Kathryn and Chris Conlan

    Kathryn ConlanMarch 7 2023 10:12 pm
  9. Thinking especially of you Jenny, and all of your family, also all your extended family, The Bull and Polinelli families, and your many friends who were Craigs mates and who are grieving too at such an unexpected loss. Our sincere sympathy to you all
    Love from
    Alison and Daryl Bennett.

    Alison BennettMarch 7 2023 11:21 pm
  10. Condolences to Jenny and family on the passing of Craig.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad difficult time
    Cheryl Beard

    Cheryl BeardMarch 8 2023 5:08 am
  11. Condolences to you Jen, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan, the Polinelli and Bull family on the sudden loss of Craig…taken far too soon! Thinking of you all at this difficult and sad time . Lynne , Rod and family

    Lynne BishopMarch 8 2023 12:00 pm
  12. Our heartfelt sympathy to Jenny ,Marcus & Eden,Ashlee ,Ryan and The Polinelli & Bull Families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time .
    Much love
    Christopher ,Vicki Nalder & Family

    Vicki NalderMarch 8 2023 12:08 pm
  13. Deepest sympathy to you and your family Jenny on the sad loss of Craig
    💜💜💜 Jenny Asling

    Jenny AslingMarch 8 2023 12:27 pm
  14. Deepest sympathy Jenny, your family and the entire Polinelli, Bull families.
    Don & Bev Merritt

    Don MerrittMarch 8 2023 1:23 pm
  15. Dear Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee and Ryan, our deepest sympathies. Craig will always be remembered fondly, love to you all, Janet, Maddi and Justyn Moser

    Janet MoserMarch 8 2023 1:54 pm
  16. Sincerest condolences to Jen, family & extended Bull and Polinelli families at the passing of Craig. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all at this very hard time.
    Alistair, Cherie & Archer Ward

    Cherie WardMarch 8 2023 1:56 pm
  17. Dear Jenny and family.
    Praying for you all at this very sad time.
    Sending love to All.
    Memories are yours alone.
    Monica and Tim Mayers

    Monica MayersMarch 8 2023 4:32 pm
  18. Deepest sympathy Jenny & family, Doreen & all, thinking of you in your sudden loss of Craig X💐
    Marli Burgman & family

    Marli BurgmanMarch 8 2023 5:40 pm
  19. Deepest sympathy to Jenny and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and sending you all our love. He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed. Wonderful memories of our camping adventures..
    Love Soraya and Benji.

    Soraya and Mark BennettMarch 8 2023 5:44 pm
  20. To Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan and partners. Thinking of you all and the Polinelli and Bulls families. Our sincerest sympathies
    Tania, Paul and family x

    Tania MerrittMarch 8 2023 6:34 pm
  21. To Jenny and family our deepest sympathy to you all He was a very happy go lucky bloke always with that big wide smile on his face Thinking of you on this sad time love Rob and Marie Masters and family

    Robert mastersMarch 8 2023 7:46 pm
  22. My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to Doreen and Jenny and all the family’s on your sad loss. From Val Parsons.

    Valerie ParsonsMarch 8 2023 10:27 pm
  23. Dearest Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee & Ryan with your families. Thoughts & prayers are with you. Uncle Terry & Aunty Joan Ryan, Loretta, Mark, Chris & Claire Matt & Emily & Megan.

    Loretta RowlandsMarch 9 2023 10:18 am
  24. My deepest sympathy to Jenny, Ashlee,Marcus, Ryan and extended family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Craig was so kindhearted, caring, funny,hardworking. Sending my love and hugs Jane ❤️

    Jane ConnellyMarch 9 2023 10:29 am
  25. Deepest sympathy to Jenny and family. Craig was a lovely man to talk too.

    Corina FarrarMarch 9 2023 11:05 am
  26. To Jenny and family. Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences . 😔Going to miss his cheeky smile g’day shezz and a wave every time he went past. He was one of a kind. I’d give anything just to hear that g’day shezz. Miss ya mate😪. RIP Craig. From sherryl and Jack.

    Sherryl LoyMarch 9 2023 11:23 am
  27. To Jenny and family and the Polinelli and Bull families our deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. From Noel and Leanne

    Leanne JenkinsMarch 9 2023 12:30 pm
  28. Sending heartfelt love and sympathy Jen and family ,Polinelli and Bull families, such a devastating loss. Thinking of you all.
    Jen and Rob Rust

    Jenny RustMarch 9 2023 12:59 pm
  29. Dear Jenny and the whole Polinelli family,
    Sending love and thoughts to you all.
    So sorry for your loss.

    Love Jo xxx

    Joanne CainMarch 9 2023 3:33 pm
  30. Dear Jenny and family, and the huge network of extended families – my deepest condolences for the loss of Craig. There aren’t many people in the world who greeted you with the smile that Craig did. I always loved having a chat to him when we’d cross paths and understandably he will be greatly missed. See you Friday week.
    Love and best wishes Adam Power.

    Adam PowerMarch 9 2023 7:21 pm
  31. Our sympathy we send to you Jenny and family.
    From
    The Oliver family.

    Michelle OliverMarch 9 2023 8:14 pm
  32. Dear Jenny and family , Pollinelli and Bull families ,
    So so sorry to hear your sad news of Craig’s sudden and devastating passing . Sending our love and heart felt condolences to you all ,
    Love Lydia and Wayne Condely
    🥲❤️❤️

    Lydia CondelyMarch 9 2023 8:18 pm
  33. Jenny we send our deepest sympathy to you and your family, our thoughts are with you all .
    Greville and Marg Devereux

    Marg DevereuxMarch 9 2023 8:38 pm
  34. Very sorry for your loss, such a beautiful sweet man. Sending our love to the whole family xxoo

    Deb Leigh ans lockieMarch 10 2023 10:25 am
  35. So sad this beaming smile no longer lights up your life Jen. Thinking of you, the kids & the many, many extended family/friends devestated by Craig’s sudden passing.

    Pip O'DonnellMarch 10 2023 12:13 pm
  36. Deepest sympathy to Jenny and family. The Polinelli and Bull families. Such a sad loss.
    Thinking of you all at this time.
    Thinking of Craig with fond memories of his “special” friendship with Mrs Watson, my Mum.
    What a character and great man.
    Gert Watson

    Alannah WatsonMarch 10 2023 1:42 pm
  37. I’d like to share my condolences with to you all, quite unexpected and sudden. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

    Zina HijniakovMarch 10 2023 2:50 pm
  38. Deepest sympathy to you Jenny and family, and extended Polinelli and Bull families. Such a sad loss, way too soon. Sending love and prayers.
    Julie Murphy

    Julie MurphyMarch 10 2023 4:38 pm
  39. Dear Jenny and the Polinelli and Bull families. Deepest sympathies on the sudden passing of Craig. Many childhood and young adult memories of a positive gregarious friend to all. Our thoughts have and will be with you and his many many friends at this time. Peter & Pene and family

    Peter BalsariniMarch 11 2023 12:36 am
  40. To Jenny and family,
    Sincere sympathy for the loss of Craig. He will always be remembered as a friendly, cheerful and community minded family man, sending our love
    From Maureen Balsarini and family xxx

    Mark BalsariniMarch 11 2023 9:17 am
  41. To Jenny and family, my deepest sympathy, Craig was a Goodman, a gentleman and a good friend. Will be missed but not forgotten.

    Frank hourihanMarch 11 2023 11:39 am
  42. It was a privilege to know Poll. A top guy , with that big smile. Gone way to soon. Love to Jen and family
    Rhonda

    Rhonda LeslieMarch 11 2023 1:59 pm
  43. Karen, Ralph and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Craigs passing, a man gone far too soon, way too young to leave you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Love Tania

    Tania BodgerMarch 11 2023 3:47 pm
  44. Dear Jen and family. Sending our deepest sympathy you, & your family on thevery sad and sudden passing of your Craig. Sending our love strength and hugs at this sad and difficult time to you all.
    Vicki & Terry Devereux Xx

    Vicki DevereuxMarch 12 2023 5:49 pm
  45. To Jenny, Marcus & Eden, Ashlee, Ryan,
    Doreen, Karen, Paula, Karla, Bradley & families,
    Les, (Josie dec) & family,

    Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy
    Thinking of you all during this very sad time, bless dear Craig.

    Sending our love,
    Irene, Noel & family
    Xx

    Irene, Noel DelmenicoMarch 12 2023 8:21 pm
  46. To Jenny, Marcus & Eden, Ashlee, Ryan,
    Doreen, Karen, Paula, Karla, Bradley & families,
    Les, (Josie dec) & family,

    Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy
    Thinking of you all during this very sad time, bless dear Craig.

    Sending our love,
    Irene, Noel & family
    Xx

    Irene Noel DelmenicoMarch 12 2023 8:25 pm
  47. Dear Jenny and family, thinking of you all at this very sad and tragic time. Sending our deepest sympathy love strength and hugs to you all.
    Vicki & Terry Devereux. Xx

    Vicki DevereuxMarch 12 2023 10:45 pm
  48. Sending our condolences to you Jenny and your family, the Polinelli and Bull families. Thinking off you all at the sudden passing of Craig. Taken way too soon.. Love Lorraine, Robbie and family. 💔

    Lorraine JamesMarch 13 2023 1:02 pm
  49. Condolences to Jen and family. Craig’s smiling face will be missed by many

    WendyMarch 14 2023 8:59 am
  50. Our sincerest sympathy is with you Jenny, Marcus, Eden, Ashlee & Ryan. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Love from Dane, Nadine, Lenny & Meg Tomamichel xxxx

    Nadine TomamichelMarch 14 2023 9:50 am
  51. Condolences to Jenny and family on the passing of Craig.I’m going to miss that cuppa with Craig every Sunday morning at winter time at the Ultima store.Regards Doyley.

    Marjorie NieldMarch 14 2023 12:26 pm
  52. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Jen, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan, the Polinelli and Bull families and friends.
    Mario and I are thinking of you during this sad time.
    Taken far too young. We have fond memories of ‘Polly’ at the pub, such a lovely gentleman, always smiling and happy for a chat. He will be greatly missed. Sending our love.

    Libby BrecevicMarch 14 2023 8:26 pm
  53. Dear Jenny and family

    So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. My thoughts and deepest sympathies and condolences to you, your families and his many friends all at this truly difficult time.

    Nicole Dunstone

    Nicole DunstoneMarch 14 2023 10:02 pm
  54. To Dear Jenny and Doreen And All Your Family’s, Our Heartfelt Condolences To You All On The Sad Loss Of Craig🙏 One In A Million ! Will Never Forget Your Beautiful Smile . Love From Heather And Barry Ingram And Family’s xx

    Heather Jessie IngramMarch 14 2023 11:17 pm
  55. Sincere condolences Jenny , Polinelli and extended Families . Thinking of you all at this awful sad time . From the Winzar Family .

    Sonia Winzar-SaulMarch 15 2023 12:09 pm
  56. Jenny my condolences go out to you & family on your sad loss . GwenXX🌹💐🌹

    Gwen ConnorMarch 15 2023 1:49 pm
  57. To Jenny and all of thePolinelli & Bull families,
    Our deepest sympathies to you all on the sudden passing of Craig.
    Our love and thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
    From Greg and Julie Lewis and family xxx

    Julie LewisMarch 15 2023 2:26 pm
  58. Sending our most heartfelt condolences to you Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan, The Pollinelli & Bull Families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

    Jeanette & Phillip de Morton & family

    Jeanette de MortonMarch 15 2023 2:55 pm
  59. My heartfelt condolences to you, Jen , your family and the extended Bull and Polinelli families on the sad and sudden passing of Craig. His engaging way and smile will be sadly missed ,but remembered fondly, by all he touched. Please take comfort in all the wonderful and fun memories you have made .

    Lyn Strevens

    Lyn StrevensMarch 15 2023 8:45 pm
  60. Dear Jenny,Marcus,Ashlee,Ryan,Doreen and all the extended family Thinking of you all at this very sad time The memories you all shared together will help you get through
    Dianne Atkin

    Dianne atkinMarch 16 2023 9:38 am
  61. Dear Doreen, Jenny and all the family, sending my sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful Craig. May you receive comfort knowing that others care at this sad time.

    Jude Farrell

    Judith O’BrienMarch 16 2023 2:06 pm
  62. Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Craig.
    Sincere condolences to Jenny, Doreen and their families. Our caring, love and support to you all.
    Shirley Delmenico & family.

    Shirley DelmenicoMarch 16 2023 3:55 pm
  63. To Jenny and family thinking of you all at this sad time
    Kerry and Merv Gilbert

    Kerry GilbertMarch 16 2023 7:18 pm
  64. Deepest sympathy to the Polinelli and Bull families.
    Lois and Darby Munro

    Lois MunroMarch 16 2023 7:55 pm
  65. Dear Doreen,Jenny,Marcus and Eden,Ashlee and Ryan and all the Pollinelli and Bull families.
    Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Sending our love.
    Paul,Jen,Kyle and Courtney and Justin xxxxx

    Jen BellMarch 16 2023 8:07 pm
  66. Sending love, strength and thinking of you all Jen, (and family) and the Polinelli and Bull families. Xxx

    Kim DelmenicoMarch 16 2023 8:50 pm
  67. Dear Jenny and family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time so sadness.
    Greg, Carolyn, Edward , Meredith

    Carolyn KuchelMarch 17 2023 9:28 am
  68. Very shocked to hear of your liss Jen and family. Thinking of you all .
    Hayden Cheryl and family x

    Cheryl DelmenicoMarch 17 2023 9:51 am
  69. Condolences to you Jen and your beautiful family. You have been in our thoughts at this sad time.

    Jayne & Paul Hatcher and Family

    Jayne HatcherMarch 17 2023 9:59 am
  70. To Jen and family our deepest sympathy to you all. I have fond memories of Craig when we first met. A special guy who always had a smile on his face. Thinking of you all.
    Craig and Lynn Cossar

    Craig CossarMarch 17 2023 10:14 am
  71. Dear Jen, Doreen and the Polinelli and Bull families, from our family to yours, we send love and prayers. Craig will be missed by many, and remembered for his community spirit and wide welcoming smile, may the happy memories of your time spent together bring you all comfort at this sad time, Gail Russell xx

    Gail RussellMarch 17 2023 11:36 am
  72. To Jenny, Marcus & Eden, Ash and Ryan
    Polly (what) was an amazing man who always had a smile on his face and touched everyone that knew him. Cherish your memories all our love and deepest sympathy
    Kylie, Kel, Demi & Josh, Jayda (what) and Taj
    Xxx

    Kylie KellyMarch 17 2023 11:45 am
  73. Dear Jenny, Marcus, Ashlee, Ryan, Doreen and extended families,
    Our heartfelt condolences to you all. A smile and personality we will always treasure.
    Sending you our love and prayers.
    Tanya, Callan, Grace, Darcy and Charlie x

    Tanya FarrellMarch 17 2023 12:49 pm
  74. Dear Jenny and Families,
    Condolences to you and your family. Sending all our love, strength and prayers during this sad time.
    Thinking of you x
    Tamika

    Tamika HoganMarch 17 2023 2:26 pm
  75. To dear Jenny, Marcus,Ashlee, Ryan & your extended families..

    Our sincere condolences, thinking of you all & of your very sad loss & knowing your very special family will all give one another loving support.

    Meryl & Ron Harrison

    Meryl HarrisonMarch 17 2023 5:55 pm
  76. Dear Jenny & all Families our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this sad time.❤️🌹
    Ian & Dot Fletcher

    Dot FletcherMarch 17 2023 7:01 pm
  77. Deepest thoughts with the family- so sorry for your loss.
    Thought and prayers are with you xx
    Holly Sprakel

    Holly SprakelMarch 17 2023 8:31 pm
  78. Dear Jenny, Marcus, Ash, Ryan Doreen Karen Paula Brad Karla and all the extended families. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. We hope special memories ease your sadness in coming days. Love & hugs Mandy & Tim Purtill & Family

    Mandy PurtillMarch 17 2023 9:11 pm
  79. Dear Jenny and family, the extended Polinelli and Bull families and Craig’s many friends. My thoughts are with you all during this sad time. May your many memories of Craig keep you strong. Raylene (Atkin)

    Raylene HareMarch 23 2023 2:43 pm

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