Henry Stockfish, Jr., attended the public schools of North Bergen and Packard's Business College in New York, and after completing his studies in 1875 spent ten years assisting his father in business. Afterward he a as engaged for about four years in the grocery trade. In 1891 he established himself in business as a retail milk dealer, and by industry and application has built up one of the largest businesses of the kind in North Hudson County.

In politics Mr. Stockfish has been for years a leading Democrat, and in the councils of his party has been very active and influential. He was, elected Collector for North Bergen in 1884, and by re-elections held that office for eleven consecutive years, discharging his duties with ability, fidelity, and satisfaction. In 1886 he was also elected a member of the North Bergen Board of Education for three years, and in 1897 he was appointed Treasurer of the Township of North Bergen, which office he still holds. In 1890 he was one of the principal organizers of the North Bergen Fire Department, of which he became the first Chief Engineer, and in which he has ever since taken a deep and active interest. He was also for one year a Justice of the Peace, and is a member of Pioneer Engine Company and of the Foresters of America. Public spirited and enterprising, he is esteemed and respected, and in every capacity has won the confidence of the community.