Friday, November 6, 2026
Thomas G. “Tom” Pollak, age 86, of Naples, Florida, passed away on September 12, 2025. Tom was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and is preceded in death by his parents, Rudoph A. and Rose Wargo Pollak of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Tom is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Schiffman) Pollak, son Tye (Cristal) Pollak of Louisville, Kentucky, brother Rudy (Sandy) Pollak of Laguna Niguel, California, sister Raina (Tony) Sivillo of Petaluma, California, and grandsons Jacob, Sean, and Caleb.
He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1957 and received a Congressional appointment to the United States Naval Academy, graduating and receiving a commission as an Ensign with the Class of 1961. Tom served for seven years in various surface assignments and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in 1968.
On August 31, 1968, Tom married Patricia J. Schiffman from McKeesport, Pennsylvania. They recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.
Tom’s civilian career was with Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) in the areas of engineering, construction, construction contracting, and purchasing at locations in Cleveland, Ohio; Newburgh, Indiana; Lafayette, Indiana; Palestine, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
Upon retirement from ALCOA in 1997, Tom and Pat moved to Marco Island, Florida, where they lived for 13 years. In 2010, they moved to Naples, Florida. He was very active at Wesley United Methodist Church on Marco Island and Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, where he was a long-time volunteer and a member of the Board of Directors.
Memorial service will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 South Barfield Dr., Marco Island, on October 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM. In addition, the service will be streamed. Facebook.com, Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Collier Co., 11145 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL, 34113, or to Wesley United Methodist Church.
October 23, 2025 Coastal Breeze News
