Joseph Thomas Pollock, passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Katherine “Kay” Lawton Pollock, his parents Joseph and Marie Pollock all of Munster. There were no children; brother-in-law, William (Rosie) Lawton; sister-in-law, Helen (late Gene) Lawton; several cousins, nieces and nephews. His best friend Joe Furtek.
Retired from Bee Chemical/Rohm and Haas as a Field Sales Engineer in the Sales Department covering Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. He was a member of the Jaguar Association of Greater Indiana, The Illinois Jaguar Club, The Calumet Numismatic Club, C.O.I.N.S. of Homewood, IL. Past member of several camera clubs in the area.
Joe’s pleasures were traveling with Kay to close to 100 countries. Taking pictures of the wonders of the world, driving and displaying his cars at the Jaguar Concourses, collecting coins. His interest also included the wars of America namely the Civil War and World War II, plus he was a fan of the opera. He had a great life with only one regret.
Joe’s favorite charities were: African Wildlife Foundation, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (Kanab, UT), Wildlife Conservation Society, World Wildlife Fund, Marine Corps Toys for Tots and the Humane Society in Munster where Joe was one of the first to walk the dogs and take pictures for their publication.
There won’t be any funeral service. Joe will be laid to rest along with his wife, Kay at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, IN.