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Harry S. Podolsky

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Harry Podolsky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 23 to May 24, 2006.

PODOLSKY
HARRY S.
On Sunday, May 21, 2006; beloved son of the late Jacob and Anna Podolsky; beloved husband of 62 years to his wife, Florence (Geller) Podolsky; father of Dr. Terry Wolinsky (Thomas) McDonald and Sheila Podolsky (Dr. Michael) Sittig of Pittsburgh; grandfather of Joshua Wolinsky of Pittsburgh and Dr. Matthew (Ruth) Wolinsky of Minneapolis, MN; brother of Sam (Mamie) Podolsky, Norman (Jeanne) Podolsky and the late Rose, Rebecca and Max; brother-in-law of Dr. Herman (Nancy) Geller of Claremont, CA; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Podolsky was a veteran of WWII serving as a Medic. He attended Schenley High School and Duquesne University. He was an entrepreneur in the food industry and later a consultant. Mr. Podolsky was a lover of classical and big band music. He had a lifetime commitment to reading and learning. Services at RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Wednesday at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12Noon -1 PM). Interment Homewood Cemetery/Star of David Section. Contributions may be made to Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or to The Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Society, 15934 Hesperian Boulevard, #122, San Lorenzo, CA 94580.
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Denise Wozniak

July 24, 2025

I was his secretary at Fox Grocery he was a very wish man. Learned a lot from him 'No such thing as a free lunch' poster of fish in his office. I will always treasure his memorie

Tim Truax

May 24, 2006

I remember what a fine gentleman that my dear friend Harry was to my son (Caleb) and I. I was touched by the pride Harry had telling of his service to our nation during WWII; And proud he should be too! He was a fine husband to his special wife, Florence and father to his children, and one of the finest and most memorable friends in my life. I remember telling him that I had wished I would have had a father like him. The fragrance of memories that I have related to this fine man is soooo very pleasant indeed and always will be.

Patty Wissinger

May 24, 2006

Harry arranged my first interview, and I got first 'real' job at TPL. 19 years later I'm a proud employee of Del Monte Foods and I can't help but to think that he played a very important part in it.

Paul Roup

May 23, 2006

One of the most wonderful men I have ever met in my life. I was a new sales rep in my late 20's when I had the distinct privilege of calling on Harry at Fox Grocery. He helped me mature into a very successful salesman and became my favorite buyer. He always helped me look good to my company every chance he could and I will always remember him as my Mentor in the business. I think of him quite often almost 40 years later and I am very, very saddened to learn of his passing. The world should be full of men of Harry's calibre, it would be a much better place.