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HENRY POLLAK Obituary

POLLAK--Henry II, aged 96, peacefully passed away 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, ready humor. Graduate of the Taft School and Yale University. During WWII, he served in the army in New Guinea and Pacific theatre in 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, six years as its Chairman of the Board, and 18 years on the Board of Jewish Home Life Care Sarah Neuman Center. A numismatist driven by love of history he started collecting ancient and early American coins as a young man, authoring "Coinage and Conflict" on 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 of Sunningdale Country Club. His love and enjoyment of his close expanding family will remain his greatest legacy. The funeral on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at 11am at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Ave., White Plains, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to White Plains Hospital, 41 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 20, 2019.

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Isabel Villar

February 13, 2023

We at El Centro Hispano will never forget our beloved friend Henry. In fact, we were thinking about him yesterday when we were selecting the recipients of El Centro´s scholarships. He would have been very happy to hear that three of them are going for nursing.
He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our warmest regards to his family.

El Centro Hispano, Inc

February 13, 2022

Always remembering our dear friend Henry with much love and gratitude.

Arthur Marx

April 4, 2021

Such fond memories of Leith Place

February 13, 2021

Henry will always be remembered by us at El Centro Hispano with much love and gratitude. He and Jean have and will always be very dear to us.
May the wonderful memories you have of him, help you overcome your grief.
Isabel and Judith.

Isabel Villar

February 13, 2020

Thinking of Henry with much admiration and gratitude.

March 3, 2019

To the Pollak family,
We were very sorry to hear about Henry's passing yesterday.
In times like these, it is difficult to find the proper words to express our sadness and sorrow. May the cherished memories you have of him bring you comfort.
Henry was very special to all of us at El Centro Hispano. He was very much admired and respected by all who knew him. He will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity.
With heartfelt sympathy,
El Centro Hispano's staff, Board of Directors. Members of El Centro's Scholarship Committee, Isabel and Judith

February 27, 2019

May his memories be a blessing bringing comfort to mourning ones as he R.I.P.

Hillary Knepper

February 21, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family, along with a deep appreciation for his community commitment and his (and Jean's) long-standing support of our public service students in the Pace University Master of Public Administration program. The Henry Pollak legacy lives with all whose lives have been touched by his work and will continue to reverberate.

Susan Kaufman

February 21, 2019

Thinking of all the Pollak Family at this very sad time, my heartfelt condolences.
Sue Kaufman

Mark Miller

February 20, 2019

Dear Steve and Leslie,( and all your family)
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father.May GD comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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