Background
Block, Melvin A. was born on May 28, 1908 in New York City. Son of Alexander and Tillie (Goetz) Block.
Block, Melvin A. was born on May 28, 1908 in New York City. Son of Alexander and Tillie (Goetz) Block.
Student Polytech. Preparatory School, 1923-1927. Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1931.
President Block Drug Company, Jersey City, since 1945. Director Reed & Carnrick. Chairman Joint Defense Appeal, New York, 1954-1955.
Member of national council Anti-Defamation League, 1953-1955. Trustee Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, New York Federation of Jewish Charities. Director Associate YMYWHA’s Greater New York, president, 1980-1961.
Captain C.E., Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Home: 778 Park Avenue, New York City 21. Office: 257 Cornelison Avenue, Jersey City 2.
Member of national council Anti-Defamation League, 1953-1955.
Married Anita Wangrow, May 8, 1934. Children: James, Susan.