Background
Yassky, Harold was born on October 28, 1930 in New York City. Son of Morris and Bess (Goldman) Yassky.
Yassky, Harold was born on October 28, 1930 in New York City. Son of Morris and Bess (Goldman) Yassky.
Bachelor of Science, Syracuse University, 1950. Associate of Arts, American Institute LDY, Joliet, Illinois, 1951. Postgraduate, New York State College Arts/Sciences, New York City, 1952.
Postgraduate, Hofstra University, 1955.
Vice president, Yassky Hotels, New York City, 1951-1955; president, The Yassky Corporation, New York City, 1956-1968; president, Associations Servicing Corporation, New York City, 1960-1968; president, Sutton Plaza Hotel, Inc., New York City, 1956-1968; president, Seaway Idlewild Hotels, Inc., New York City, 1960-1964; president, Shopco Development Corporation, New York City, 1968-1984; general partner, The Shopco Company. New York City, 1968-1986; general partner, The Shopco Group, New York City, 1986-1992; general partner, The Shopco Management Corporation, New York City, 1992. Board directors L. Luria & Company, American Stock Exch., Miami, Florida.
Chairman board trustees Beth Jacob Schools, New York City, 1974-1992. Board directors Bar Ilan University, Weizmann Institute of Science. Chairman United Jewish Campaign, Rye Town, New York, 1968.
Trustee Congregation K.T.I., Portchester, New York, 1958-1964, Aventura (Florida) Turnberry Jewish Center, 1990-1992. Member Williams Island Club, Turnberry Isle Club (Miami, Florida).
Married Dolores Goldstein, December 28, 1950. Children: Charles, Marc, Robert, Susie.