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Antonia P. Polucci, 88, formerly of 108 Irving Lane, passed away, Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. Born October 16, 1923, in Sarnano, Province of Macerata, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Nazzareno and Maria (Rascioni) Pennesi. On October 11, 1947 in St. Bernard Church she married Albeno J. Polucci who passed away, December 2, 1995. Mrs. Polucci was a 1942 graduate of St. Bernard High School. She was a member of St. Bernard Church, The Catholic Women's Club and the Maceratese Ladies Auxiliary. She was employed as a secretary for Kendall Refining Company and The Bradford Area School District, retiring in 1985. She is survived by two daughters, Elisa (Thomas) Tessena and Mary Anne Polucci (Mark) Sherman, both of Bradford; two grandchildren, Dr. Matthew (Jacqui) Tessena of Rochester, NY and Jennifer Tessena of Bradford; three great grandchildren, Lukan Tessena, Braeleigh Tessena and Kadyn Tessena; two granddogs, Chloe and Thomas and several nieces...

Bradford High track and cross country coach Tom Tessena was one of Frank's guests on Sports Forum today, and he talked about the dedication of the cross country course at GGB (pictured above). Listen to Sports Forum by clicking here . ( photo by Frank Williams )

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Bradford High Cross Country and Track Coach Tom Tessena looks at the plaque bearing his name at GGB Cross Country Course. Tuesday afternoon, the permanent finish line was unveiled and dedicated to Tessena, who has been the coach for nearly 40 years. Below is the ribbon cutting ceremony. Photos by Frank Williams