Christopher Pollak

Biltmore Lake - Christopher "Chris" Pollak, age 65, died suddenly on Saturday, June 17, 2017, surrounded by his wife and friends, music, nature, and many of the things he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, Josh Pollak and wife Creath, and Sara Pollak Brown and husband Robert; grandchildren, Ryan, Avery, and Riley Grace; and his brother Ross. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. Pollak and Rebecca Nicholson Pollak, and his first wife, mother of his children, Theresa Distefono Pollak.

Given his engaging spirit, Chris never met a stranger. A joyful and easy going man he was a devoted husband to his wife Nancy and family. Chris was the epitome of a Christian man; he was well loved by all.

There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little wider, and live a little bigger. Chris was one of those people.

Chris and Nancy were fortunate enough to experience the world together. He was an avid lover of travel, music and dance.

Services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asheville, NC at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his name to the American Heart Association or to the Asheville Humane Society.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family, and the online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jun. 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Pollak

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36 Entries

Nancy Pollak

June 17, 2018

My sweet Chris I miss you so much words can not express how lost I am without you. One day we will meet again and until that day comes please watch over me and Josh and Sara and their families.
You left me way to soon my love.

Nancy Gillespie

June 17, 2018

Nancy, still thinking of you and holding you in my heart. I know how difficult today is for you. I hope the sweet memories bring you comfort.

Sylvia

June 23, 2017

Nancy, I'm so sorry about the passing of Chris. My heart breaks for you. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers

Loretta Ross

June 22, 2017

Nancy, you must be reeling from this sudden loss. My heart goes out to you. I will be remembering you in thought and prayer.

Joyce Gallagher

June 22, 2017

Those we lose continue on in our hearts and memories.
Joyce Gallagher. York, South Carolina

June 21, 2017

Nancy and family,
We are so sad to hear of Chris' passing. He was a great guy so full of happiness and humor. He truly was a light in any room he entered. He was a great friend and always someone who could make you feel better about any situation. He was a friend to everyone he met. This loss is felt by so many. It is our prayer that you and your family may be comforted by the memories he leaves and the loving legacy of his family. God bless you all during this trial of life.
Gene and Kathy Metcalf

June 21, 2017

Dear Nancy and Family,
I am so saddened to hear about Chris. I have no words to soften your pain but I pray that your spirit and your strength will be powerful enough to get you through these tough days. May you be touched by the love of all your family and friends that surround you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Myers/Price

Marsanne Salgado

June 20, 2017

Sara,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you, Robert, and Riley Grace. Your father was a very sweet person. I am glad that Amelie got to meet him and do yoga with him and Riley Grace. Love, The Salgado Family

American Heart Association

June 20, 2017

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

June 20, 2017

Josh, Sara and Nancy,

We are so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. We hope you will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim and Cindy Brinson

Jann McClearen

June 20, 2017

Nancy, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Chris. Your love showed like a bright beacon when you two first met. Know that I am thinking of you. My heart is aching for your loss. Hold close your wonderful memories together and may they bring you peace.

Nancy Gillespie

June 20, 2017

I am at a loss for words right now upon hearing this news. God be with you, Nancy, in the weeks and months to come to give you comfort and strength. Just know that I love you dearly and will do everything in my power to provide comfort to you while you are in need. My deepest sympathy.

June 20, 2017

To the Pollak Family you have my deepest sympathy. During your time of distress please be assured of God's love for you and his desire to strengthen you. (Psalms 94:18,19)

T.T

Sharon Mackey

June 20, 2017

Nancy, I'm so sorry. My heart hurts for you and your family. I would have felt honored to know Chris; I easy to see what a loss it is for everyone he knew and loved. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. Much love,

Sharon Mackey

Garry Hines

June 20, 2017

I was fortunate enough to work with Chris for a number of years at Qmatic. although we lost touch with each other since we stopped working together I will always remember him fondly as will his other Qmatic colleagues

Garry

Muriel Serano

June 20, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss Nancy. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Brenda McFee

June 20, 2017

Nancy and Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful husband, father and all around great guy. I worked with Chris at Q-Matic Corporation. He was always a joy to work with and had a smile on his face at any given time through the day.

God bless every one during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to all.

Brenda McFee

Debbie Barron

June 20, 2017

Nancy,
My heart goes out to you and your family.God has him in His loving arms

A Pringle

June 20, 2017

Chris- you will be missed by so many. Our condolences to Nancy and family.

Cindy Marshall

June 20, 2017

Nancy, your whole airline family is in shock and is grieving for you. May you find comfort and peace with the wonderful memories of your life together.

Ayn Landon

June 19, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. You two were such a beautiful couple. There is a new bright star in the Heavens tonite. He will always be with you Nancy. My heartfelt condolences.

Laura Null

June 19, 2017

Dear Nancy, my heart breaks for you. I know how much you loved your wonderful husband. Your face just lit up whenever you said his name. God bless you and comfort you through this very difficult time. Prayers for you and your families.

Sherril hanson

June 19, 2017

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss! May God keep you in his arms and guide you through this difficult time! You are so loved by so many of us! We will be here for you! You and your family are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers! Sherril Hanson

Kim Houston

June 19, 2017

Dear Nancy and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Much love

Sylvia Baird

June 19, 2017

Nancy, so saddened to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know God will have his arms around you during such a difficult time.

June 19, 2017

Steve and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.

Melanie Druckenmiller

June 19, 2017

Nancy I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. My prayers are with you!
Melanie Druckenmiller

Connie Hale

June 19, 2017

Nancy, so sorry for your loss

Nancy DeBiase

June 19, 2017

So sorry to hear this sad news. I feel like I have known Chris as long as Mary Ellen and Bert have. My prayers for peace to the family.
Nancy Stack DeBiase

Vivian Koraleski

June 19, 2017

Dear Nancy,

My heart broke for you when I read of Chris' passing. There really are no great words that make the pain easier. Please just know that I understand your pain and know how unreal it all feels right now. May the Lord hold you in His arms and help you through this. Blessings, my friend.

Rebecca Smith

June 19, 2017

Nancy and family so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless and keep you in his sight.

June 19, 2017

So very sorry for this sudden loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers .
Sincerely
Becky Kirby

Linda Sallette

June 19, 2017

Beautiful words. Chris did make life bigger for many. I will always treasure the times spent with him. Love you much Nancy. I know a piece of your heart will always be missing. My prayers are with you and the family.

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