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Memorials:
This page
is a dedication to all of our fallen friends and colleagues within the
IESALC and Aviation Lighting communities.
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Shay Lean
(1941-2003) |
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wish to offer our deepest sympathies to the family of a great man,
friend and colleague who contributed with great perseverance and
enthusiasm for the improvements in Aviation Lighting. He was one
of the greatest supporters of our Committee.
The aviation
lighting industry will miss him... |
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Arthur S. Schai Sr. F.I.E.S. (1911-2003) |
October 1, 2003 Arthur S. Schai Sr., 92, of Juno Beach, Florida,
died Wednesday, October 1, 2003. He resided in Fayetteville, NY,
before moving to Juno Beach in 1977. His beloved wife, Virginia
Dean Schai, predeceased him in 1993. He is survived by: his
children, Virginia S. Smith of Port St. Lucie, FL, Patricia Mackey
Curran of Onancock, VA, Arthur S. Schai Jr. of Lafayette, IN, and
William D. Schai of Cazenovia, NY; 10 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. He retired from Vega Industries Inc.,
Syracuse, NY, as Senior Vice President in 1977 and began Schai
Associates Inc. and retired in 1997. Before moving to Florida, he
was a member of the Cavalry Club, Ledges Golf Club, and past
Chairman of the IES Aviation Lighting Committee. A memorial
service was held October 14, 2003, at the Christ Fellowship
Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
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Thomas Holl
Paprocki (1932-2005) |
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PAPROCKI, THOMAS HOLL 72 - of
Absecon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, March 26,
2005, at the Atlantic City Medical Center in Pomona. Tom was born
in New York, NY and was the son of the late Thomas P. and Blanche
Paprocki. He entered the United States Military Academy at West
Point in 1950 and graduated in 1954.
Tom served five years in
the U.S. Army and also attended and graduated from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1959.
In 1962 he joined the
Federal Aviation Administration at NAFEC as an airport lighting
expert. In 1963, as an FAA employee, he accepted the position of
Chief Advisor to the Israeli Government on Aviation in Tel Aviv.
It is here that he met and married his wife, June, an American
Embassy State Department employee. In 1966 he relocated to the
American Embassy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He returned to NAFEC
in 1968 where his position took him on many interesting temporary
duty assignments worldwide.
Tom's lighting
accomplishments included design of the helipad lighting atop the
American Embassy in Vietnam to facilitate the American evacuation
at the end of the Vietnam Conflict; and, he also was instrumental
in the development of the lighting for the night landings of the
Space Shuttle.
Following his 1991
retirement from the FAA as a Program Manager for Airport Lighting,
he continued his work with several government contractors. At the
time of his death, he was employed by Hi-Tech Systems as an
Airport Lighting Systems expert.
Tom is survived by
his wife of 40 years, June; two daughters, Janice Johnston (Rob),
and Jill Paprocki (fianc‚, Ronald), and three grandchildren,
Kelly, Dan and Amy. Some of Tom's hobbies included piloting
airplanes, model trains, reading, history, military vehicle
restoration and most recently computer technology. He was also a
member of the Atlantic City Beach patrol.
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Curtis J.
Brunner (1942-2005) |
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5, 2005 Curtis J. Brunner, 63, of Camillus, died suddenly at
Community General Hospital. He was born in Schenectady, NY. He was
a graduate of Cathedral High School in Syracuse and Fordham
University, receiving a BA in economics. Curtis began his career
in sales in 1969 for Jaquith Industries, rising to the position of
president in 1998 until his retirement in March 2001. He was a
member of the Manufacturers Assn. of CNY, the Illuminating
Engineers Society, active in the United Way of CNY, the Guardian
Angel Society and the Galway Lake Assn., where he had a summer
home on Galway Lake. He was predeceased by his brothers, Francis
and Ronald. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joanne Badgley
Brunner; three daughters: Carolyn Brunner of Rochester, Maureen
Reagan of Marcellus and Barbara Brunner of Weedsport; one
grandson, Benjamin Curtis Reagan; many nieces and nephews.
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M.T. 'Mike' Sharp (1923-2006) |
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Sharp, M.T. "Mike" Suddenly on Friday, July 14th at the age of 83.
Beloved husband of Betty for 62 years. Loving father of Mike (Lise),
Deborah and Jimmy. Cherished Grandpa to Elizabeth, Harleigh and
Tanyss and sadly missed by Jonathan and Ashley. Dear brother of
Irene, the late Norman, Phyllis, the late Lindsey and Pat. Friends
may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315
McLeod St. on Monday, July 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and
Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time in the Chapel at 2:30. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation. A special thanks to Black & McDonald and it's
employees for their many years of support, kindness and
friendship. |
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John T. Petrick (1944-2006) |
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Born
May 12, 1944 in Trenton, New Jersey, John was the son of the late
John Albert Petrick and Mary Osif Petrick. He was happily married
to his loving wife Carol Payne Petrick formerly of Stafford
County, Virginia. In addition, he is survived by three daughters,
Kendre Helgeland of Norway, Julie Fink of Georgia, Deborah Holt of
Virginia; one son, Barry Dobson of Virginia; one sister, Mary Ann
Varilla and brother-in-law Mike Varilla of New Jersey; one nephew,
Michael John Varilla of Pennsylvania; and five grandchildren.
His
work took him into many different aspects of research and
development pertaining to science and physics. He was always on
the path of invention and creating new dynamic ideas for the world
of technology. John had published over 30 patents in his lifetime.
His contributions to science and technology included such fields
as Laser Initiation, Electromagnetics, Military Systems, Firearms
and Lighting. His most recent contributions in the scientific
field of Lighting included Medical, Emergency Vehicle and Airport
Lighting.
John
was an asset and a friend to many, a rare breed among colleagues.
He will be greatly missed by family, friends and business
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Norman Dale Witteveen (19 -2006) |
Norman D. Witteveen,
68, passed away December 21, 2006 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Tucson,
Arizona. He was born April 3, 1938 in Holland, Michigan. Norm was
a resident of Denver, Colorado from 1987 to 2004. He was the
design manager for Denver International Airport (DIA) through the
early phases of design and construction. After returning from an
overseas assignment he returned to DIA as Deputy Director of
Aviation-Planning and Development until 1999. At the time of his
death, he was employed by HNTB Aviation as National Director of
Aviation Quality Assurance and Corporate Advisor. Norm truly
enjoyed the Colorado lifestyle spending many days at his second
home on Lake Dillon hiking, skiing, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Martin
Witteveen, and his brother Don. He is survived by his loving wife
of 49 years, Phillis; sons Scott (Sally) of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, David (Elizabeth) of Huntsville, Alabama; brothers Maury
(Buff) Witteveen of Suttons Bay, Michigan, Jerry Witteveen
(Phyllis) of Holland, Michigan; five grandchildren; several nieces
and nephews; extended family; and many wonderful friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at
11:00 a.m. at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley,
Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in
Norman’s name to Michigan Tech, Civil Engineering Fund, 1400
Townsend Drive, Houghton, Michigan, 49931, or Engineering
Ministries International, General Fund, 130 East Kiowa Street,
Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. |
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