Vincent "Vic" T. Hirsch

Vincent T. Hirsch, born and raised in New Jersey, served in WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart prior to beginning his career at The Prudential Insurance Company of America. During his time with the company, he became the first agent in NJ to qualify for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. In 1957, Vic expanded Prudential’s operations into Monmouth and Ocean County, where he founded Vincent T Hirsch and Associates, with four locations. In 1957, Vic stepped down as manager of the Monmouth and Ocean County offices and founded Vincent Hirsch Financial Services with his son, Vincent J. Hirsch.

In addition to his success in business, Vincent T. Hirsch is best remembered for his extensive work with charitable community organizations. Vic’s charitable work included his efforts as one of the original founders of the American Cancer Society’s Monmouth County Unit in the early 1950s.  He continued as an active member of the American Cancer Society from the 1950’s-1980’s holding the offices of Fundraising Chairman and Chairman of the Board.  Vincent T. Hirsch was President of the United Way, a member of the Boys Club Advisory Board and served on the Board of Governors at Jersey Shore Medical Center.  Vic also volunteered his time to coach the St Rose High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team from 1945-1951 and his team won the State Championship in 1949.