When Poli retired at the age of 70, he had amassed over 20 theatres, three hotels (including the Savoy in Miami), 500 offices and two building sites.King, Donald, From Wax to Riches, pg.16 In July 1928, Poli sold to Fox New England Theatres, retaining 3/4 interest and creating Fox-Poli's. With the stock market crash of 1929, Fox went into receivership in 1932.King,Donald C..S.Z.Poli From Wax to Riches, Marquee Magazine. NYC,1979 pg 17 Poli regained control and in May 1934, Loew's Theatres purchased the remaining theatres, which became known as Loew's-Poli New England Theatres. Sylvester Poli spent his final years at his summer home, the Villa Rosa in Woodmont, CT. He died on May 31, 1937 at the age of 78 due to pneumonia.King, Donald C..From Wax to Riches, Marquee Magazine, 1979, pg.17
