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Henry Pollak Obituary

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Henry (Hank) Z. Pollak, 84, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away October 26, 2011. Hank was born August 6, 1927 in Easthampton, Mass. To Zygmunt and Stella Pollak.
He served his country in the U. S. Navy during WWII, was a graduate of Rider University and retired from Shell Oil Company after 33 years of service.
Hank leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Barbara; children, Douglas Alexander, Michael Henry, Gretchen Cook and Jennifer Pollak Evans; grandchildren; sister, Gladys Shirley and other family and friends.
Funeral services were held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be sent to the charity of choice.

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

Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 1, 2011.

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Tony and Mary Ann West

November 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pamela Martin

November 1, 2011

Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I pray the Lord will be with and your family during this time.

Alice & Kent Soudelier

October 28, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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