Eugene Perry Pollock

Eugene "Gene" "Dean" Perry Pollock (1929-2023) died peacefully in Charlottesville, Va., with wife Mary W. Pollock by his side. In addition to Mary, Dean is survived by his two sons, Eugene E. and William, and four grandchildren: Racquel, Maximilian, Tony and Cameron Pollock.

Dean was born in a small Idaho town to Mormon parents, Viva and Rex Pollock, the middle child between siblings Jaqueline "Jackie" and Duane Pollock.

After a stint living in San Francisco, Dean trained at Fort Bragg before being sent overseas to Japan, where he was stationed in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Following military service Dean settled in New York City, where he started work at American Express on Wall Street. Later he was hired at Edward E. Finch & Co., a television-merchandising company. He became chief copywriter, responsible for product placement on such shows as Let's Make a Deal, The Gong Show, Family Feud and others. Dean worked directly with many familiar names, like Bill Cullen, Jane Mansfield, Monte Hall, and others.

Following E.E. Finch Dean was tapped to become President, and later Chairman, of Sprigg Lane Corp., a family holding company. He served in this position until retiring in 2009.

In 1966 Dean married Mary Covington Weedon, and they lived happily in their West Side brownstone for more than 20 years, raising two sons, William and Luke, before moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in order to assist in caring for his elderly mother in law, Elizabeth Bayard Weedon, widow of University of Virginia Professor William Stone Weedon.

Dean died in the arms of his loving wife after 57 years of marriage on October 12 at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge at age 93.

Those wishing to make contributions in his name can send a gift to the charity of their own choice, or contribute directly to Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge at 250 Pantops Mountain Road Charlottesville, VA 22911. The Pollock family is grateful for the wonderful care given him by the staff of Westminster Canterbury's Healthcare Unit.|Eugene "Gene" "Dean" Perry Pollock (1929-2023) died peacefully in Charlottesville, Va., with wife Mary W. Pollock by his side. In addition to Mary, Dean is survived by his two sons, Eugene E. and William, and four grandchildren: Racquel, Maximilian, Tony and Cameron Pollock.

Dean was born in a small Idaho town to Mormon parents, Viva and Rex Pollock, the middle child between siblings Jaqueline "Jackie" and Duane Pollock.

After a stint living in San Francisco, Dean trained at Fort Bragg before being sent overseas to Japan, where he was stationed in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Following military service Dean settled in New York City, where he started work at American Express on Wall Street. Later he was hired at Edward E. Finch & Co., a television-merchandising company. He became chief copywriter, responsible for product placement on such shows as Let's Make a Deal, The Gong Show, Family Feud and others. Dean worked directly with many familiar names, like Bill Cullen, Jane Mansfield, Monte Hall, and others.

Following E.E. Finch Dean was tapped to become President, and later Chairman, of Sprigg Lane Corp., a family holding company. He served in this position until retiring in 2009.

In 1966 Dean married Mary Covington Weedon, and they lived happily in their West Side brownstone for more than 20 years, raising two sons, William and Luke, before moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in order to assist in caring for his elderly mother in law, Elizabeth Bayard Weedon, widow of University of Virginia Professor William Stone Weedon.

Dean died in the arms of his loving wife after 57 years of marriage on October 12 at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge at age 93.

Those wishing to make contributions in his name can send a gift to the charity of their own choice, or contribute directly to Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge at 250 Pantops Mountain Road Charlottesville, VA 22911. The Pollock family is grateful for the wonderful care given him by the staff of Westminster Canterbury's Healthcare Unit.