Hyman Abraham Steinberg passed away at his home on February 12, 2016. A true Renaissance man, a creator, an artist, a teacher, an architect, an engineer, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a beloved! He held over 20 patents ranging from solar technology to hearing aids and rotary shavers.
Hy is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Laura; loving children David and Diane; and grandchildren Sydney, Matthew, Evan, and Cara.
Donations in honor of Hy may be made to the Jewish National Fund.
His lifetime of contributions to the well-being and advancement of all of us can be summarized below:
1944-1946, U.S. Navy, Radioman 2nd Class; Naval Mine Depot, Yorktown, Virginia
1946, Offset Photographer, Machinist, N.Y.C.
1947-1951, Oklahoma State University Bachelor of Art.
1951, Oklahoma State University Bachelor of Engineering
1951, Jr. Architect, N.Y.C., Public Works Dept.
1951-1955, New York University, Research Division. Engineering Scientist
1955-1958, University of Illinois, Assistant Professor of Architecture
1958-1960, Basford Inc., N.Y.C., Public Relations Account Executive.
1960-1963, Editor - Family Handyman Magazine. N.Y.C., Editor - American Home Magazine, Bldg. Consultant.
1955-1980, l4 U.S Patents, Solar-Thermal energy conversion
1958-1959, Carmer Industries, N.J., Industrial Engineering Consultant
1967-1971, Kennedy Space Center, Engineering Specialist, Catalytic-Dow, Saturn 5 systems
