RICHARD C. MacCAMY

MacCAMY
RICHARD C.
Carnegie Mellon University Professor for more than 40 years has died. Dr. MacCamy, of Churchill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, at his daughter's home in Naperville, IL. He was 85. Dr. MacCamy grew up an only child in Spokane, Washington. He left home to serve in the Air Force then attended Reed College on the GI bill. At Reed he met his wife of 57 years, Fae MacCamy. He received his Ph.D in Mathematics in 1956 from the University of California, Berkeley and moved to Pittsburgh that same year to join the Carnegie Tech Mathematics Department. He became a full professor in 1964. Over the course of his career at Carnegie Mellon Dr. MacCamy was respected and admired by his students, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as his colleagues. He was universally liked by all who came into contact with him; not just for his brilliant mind but for his modest and unassuming personality. Dr. MacCamy published more than 90 academic papers, as well as co-authored a text book. His research was recognized internationally and focused on mathematical applications in mechanics, electromagnetic theory and population models. He continued to stay active professionally after retirement and received the Richard Moore Education Award in 1997 in recognition of excellence in teaching at Carnegie Mellon. Richard raised three children with his wife, Fae. He was the kind of father who would always have time to do the little things like homework, going to the library or just talking. During those years there were many family vacations throughout the United States and Canada. He was also very involved with his grandchildren, taking special interest in their college plans as well as career aspirations. During their retirement Richard and Fae loved traveling to Europe, following the local theater and opera and were avid sports fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. His death occurred exactly five years to day after hers. Richard is survived by his three children Marianne (Kerry) of Upper St. Clair, Robert (Donna) of Forest Hills and Janet (Robert) of Naperville , Illinois . He was the proud grandfather of Kate, Christopher, Megan, Robbie, Kathryn and Renee. He was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. Memorial donations may be made to Forbes Hospice, 4800 Friendship Avenue , Pittsburgh , PA 15224.
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