- Date Of Birth: October 22, 1922
- Date Of Death: February 15, 2019
- State: New York
Born in New York, NY on October 22, 1922, Departed on February 15, 2019, and resided in White Plains, NY. Henry Pollak II, aged 96, peacefully passed away on February 15, 2019, at home in White Plains, NY.
Survived by Jean deBeer Pollak, devoted wife of 70 years, four of his five sons and their wives: Tom (Meri), Bill (Georgia), John (Susan), Steve (Leslie), and June Wallace, widow of his son, Dick; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; sister Lois Broder of Tinton Falls, NJ. Son of the late Lucile and Maurice Pollak of New York City and West Long Branch, NJ. A man of many talents, quick wit, and ready humor. Graduate of the Taft School and Yale University. During WWII, he served in the army in New Guinea and the Pacific theatre in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Third generation President and Chairman of importing firm, Henry Pollak Inc. (Pollak Import/Export).
Dedicated to his community, he served 50 years on the Board of White Plains Hospital, 6 years as its President, and 18 years on the Board of Jewish Home Life Care Sarah Neuman Center.
A numismatist driven by the love of history he started collecting ancient and early American coins as a young man, authoring “Coinage and Conflict” on the historic significance of images stamped on coins over the past 2,000 years. Prolific painter, author of family history books, and bridge player. Summered over 40 years at Point Breeze in Wolfeboro, NH. Member Sunningdale Country Club.
His love and enjoyment of his close expanding family will remain his greatest legacy.
