Born in Brooklyn, NY - June 17, 1928 – graduated Brooklyn Technical High School 1946. Worked as tool & instrument maker until entering U.S. Army 1950 – served in Japan & Korea until 1952 in the 140^th Tank Battalion, 40^th Infantry Division as radio technician & communications chief. Moved to Lake George area in 1954. Joined NQ Fire Co. June 1954. Started work in General Electric Company in 1955 working in electronic equipment and machine design. Later worked as analytic chemist. Retired from GE in 1989 at age 60.  Hobbies & pastimes include photography, astronomy, carpentry & handyman activities, electronics & computers.