Marvin Polunsky

Marvin Polunsky died May 1, 2002 after a long and difficult struggle with esophageal cancer at age 81. He was born on January 24, 1921. He was a native of San Antonio who attended Fox Tech High School. He served in the military during World War II and married his sweetheart, Anne Goldblatt, and he committed his life in marriage on December 20, 1941. Their marriage was a demonstration of true love to those who knew them. The two were totally devoted to each other for over 60 years. Marvin was co-owner of the family business, Polunsky's Seafood. Marvin was best described as a soft spoken and caring individual. Marvin was very proud of his family and their accomplishments. He always reached out to help his family and close friends. He always enjoyed working in the yard, around the house, and was often in the garage fixing a gadget or two with his extensive tool collection, or was ready to assist anyone that would need something fixed in their home. Marvin was successful in everything he did, especially his family, which was comprised of his beloved wife Anne; 3 daughters and a son. In his last days, his wonderful children and their families attended to him. Marvin will be missed by those who truly loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife Anne; children, Neil Polunsky, Rosalind and the late Edward Gordon, Lynne and Barry Haftin, Ellen and Robert Weiss; grandchildren, Jacci and John Whalen, Joe and Anjolee Gordon, Jeff Haftin and fiancée Liz Lowenthall, Jennifer and Jonas Haftin, Steven, and Ashley Weiss and fiancé Scott Cohen and two great grandchildren, Johnny and Alex Whalen. He is also survived by his sister, brothers, many nieces and nephews.