Obituary of Oscar Stephen Pollock
Oscar Stephen Pollock died peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Katonah, NY at his beloved Deer Hill Farm.
Oscar was a 1951 graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and then entered Harvard University, majoring in philosophy. He graduated from Harvard in 1955. Oscar’s first job after college was as an analyst trainee at J.P. Morgan & Co. He continued his career in research at Value Line and Lehman Brothers before becoming a general partner at Neuberger & Berman. In 1974 he joined the brokerage firm of Ingalls & Snyder LLC as a Director of the firm, assisting his individual clients. In 2024 he celebrated his 50th anniversary with the firm. Oscar was deeply committed to advancing the interests of individual investors. He also co-authored several Wall Street Journal articles advocating for capital gains tax reforms.
Beyond his professional achievements, in 1991 he and his wife, Nan Pollock, founded The Bridge Fund of Westchester County with the guidance of Father Peter Larom of Grace Episcopal Church. The organization aimed to prevent homelessness among working poor families and individuals. Its success led to the establishment of The Bridge Fund in New York City in 1992, which now serves all five boroughs and has helped over 50,000 individuals. The Board of Directors, the Fund’s staff and gracious donations sustained this success.
Oscar is survived by his wife, Nan Pollock (nee Pandjiris) and her sister, Suzie and their two brothers and several nieces and nephews.
The family has planned a private funeral service. A memorial at a later date will celebrate Oscar’s life.
Contributions in Oscar’s memory may be made to The Bridge Fund, 271 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10016 www.thebridgefund.org
