The Root Of An Unhappy Marriage
She had money troubles, he was her solution
New York City is called the concrete jungle, and for a good reason. Dreams are made and killed in a flash, just as many of its citizens are. It’s Darwin’s theory at its Darwiniest.
Howard Pilmar was one of the people who had not only figured out how to survive in the concrete jungle but actually ended up thriving. However, he made one critical mistake on his way to the top, marrying Roslyn Pilmar (nee Wald). The marriage was troubled from the beginning, and most believed divorce was inevitable.
Office Supply King
Howard Pilmar owned King’s Office Supplies and had made a tidy little sum for himself, but he feared sales slipping. After studying trends in the upscale coffeehouse business, he launched “Philip’s.”
The coffee shop was a smash hit on the East Side of Manhattan, and a second location quickly followed. Business was good, and people poured into the coffee shops by the truckload, ensuring profits kept rising. The finances were good for Howard and Roslyn. Or so most thought.
Embezzling Murder
Despite her husband’s wealth, Roslyn faced financial problems and a possible embezzlement charge. This stemmed from her stealing $160,000 from the…
