Leon J. Goldberg

Goldberg, Leon J. NISKAYUNA Leon J. Goldberg, 102, of St. David's Lane, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at his home. Mr. Goldberg was born in Concord, N.H. and lived in Niskayuna most of his life. He was a graduate of M.I.T., receiving a bachelor's and master's degree. After retirement, Mr. Goldberg endowed the Leon (1926) Anne Goldberg professorship in the M.I.T. school of humanities, arts and social science. He was an electrical engineer at the General Electric Research and Development Center in Niskayuna from 1928 until he retired in 1970. Mr. Goldberg was an industry pioneer in the field of the control of electrical circuits for the electric power distribution, industrial drives and transportation systems. He made significant breakthroughs in high-speed solid-state circuit interruption technology and systems, and is remembered by generations of G.E. engineers for his range of technical knowledge, rigor in work and unique ability to teach younger engineers. Mr. Goldberg was predeceased by his wife, Anne Bickelmann Goldberg. She died in 1995. She was the owner of the former Bickelmann's, a jewelry store on State Street in Schenectady. Mr. Goldberg is survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Saturday morning, November 17, 2007 at 11:15 at Vale Cemetery, Schenectady. Those attending the service are asked to gather at the Gleason Funeral Home, 730 Union Street, Schenectady at 11:00 to drive in procession to the cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the Anne B. Goldberg Alzheimer's Resource Program, c/o Albany Medical Center, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.