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Warwick senior citizen who has put on a neighborhood holiday display for
decades is saying goodbye to his longtime tradition with a final display
this year.
Vincent Poloniak, 83, has put on the spectacular Christmas display at 22 Spanktown
Road in Warwick for the past 50 years!
He
spends five weeks each year with family and friend getting ready for the
display that includes the lights and holiday features.
He
says he is sorry this will be his final year, but after all this time, it’s
time to let it go.
“You
don’t realize when you’re doing something for 50 years how many lives you
affect," said Vincent Poloniak. "I am sorry I have to make this
decision, but it has to be done and I’ll miss it.”
Poloniak
was given a proclamation from the village of Florida mayor this month,
recognizing him for his years of community service through his holiday cheer.
If
you’d like to see the free display, it’ll be up nights until Jan. 2.