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Robert Rines Obituary
Rines died of heart failure at his home in Boston on Sunday, surrounded by his family, his wife, Joanne Hayes-Rines, told The Associated Press on Monday.
Rines invented prototype radar and sonar technology that was later also incorporated in ultrasound imaging of internal organs. He donated the radar patent to the U.S. government and gave the imaging patent to the rest of the world to use for free, Hayes-Rines said.
Rines held more than 80 patents. The radar technology patent — developed while he was a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's radiation laboratory and honed while serving as a U.S. Signal Corps' officer during WWII — formed the underlying technology used to guide Patriot missiles during the 1991 Gulf War and produce early warning missile-detection systems and other sophisticated military hardware.
He also wrote music for more than 10 Broadway and off-Broadway productions and shared an Emmy for his work on a piece about former New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Born in Boston, Rines graduated from the MIT and received a law degree from Georgetown. He completed a doctorate thesis at National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan.
He also is the founder of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire, the state's only law school that is also known for its intellectual property law program, and the Academy of Applied Science, a nonprofit group that promotes creativity and interest in science.
Rines used some of his inventions in attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, and claimed to have seen Nessie in 1971.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
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andrea guessner
October 8, 2020
he was a good uncle
your best evidence and the flipper :)
matthew shireman
January 9, 2014
as akid I always wanted tomeet him he proved Nessie I no that he discovered a wonder of America RIP mr rines u r my one true hero
Soni Christensen
July 1, 2010
I am missing you today dear Bob. It seems impossible that such a great man has left this world. My deepest thanks for a wonderful friendship you offered me and my children. God Bless you my friend.
Anne Civetta
January 1, 2010
Bob was one of the funniest, smartest men I ever met - a true renaissance man. I still sing the very funny song he wrote about Nessie for his children's book.... "Oh, oh, oh oh, ooooooohhhh. I'm a perfectly possible, plausible plesiosaur..." The world has lost a truly great man. My deepest condolences to his faily and all who loved him.
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Edward Mendoza
December 15, 2009
I just heard. My heart is heavy this evening. To the entire Rines family and to those who were deeply touched and impacted by him, my sympathies. God Bless...
A friend and long-time admirer.
Shirley Crosby
December 2, 2009
God has your loved ones now, they are safe, may God bring you peace in your sorrow.
JON LOWDER
December 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
david call
December 1, 2009
love the call family
Deborah Wyatt
December 1, 2009
Many, many years ago, when a student at Tufts back in 1971, I wrote to Mr. Rines out of the blue in connection with a sighting of a strange creature washed ashore in Scituate, Mass -- shocked that the gov't then reported it as a (very different) rotting basking shark. Although he did not know me, he took the time to respond, and to send me his already-prepared rebuttal to the Woods Hole "basking shark" line. I have had no contact since, but always remember him from this experience. Quietly pursuing his truth.
Dennis Montgomery
November 29, 2009
thank god for the inventors
dot egan-ford
November 28, 2009
Suzi-finally located the obituary online. My sincere sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful friend to us all especially to the Egans (me) and Ed and we loved our relationship with him and with your mom Dot.
Dorothy Egan Ford
Robert Sebold
November 28, 2009
What an amazing man! truly a loss to the intellectual community and I'm sure, his family.
VENA BERRY
November 28, 2009
To the Rines family, I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't personally know Robert Pines, but I know he has given alot of his gifts to the world. Death is very painful & always untimely. In your times of grief, please know that,..."God is healing the broken-hearted ones, & is binding up their painful spots." (PSALMS 147:3) Again, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jon Lowder
November 20, 2009
The man saw the Loch Ness Monster.
God Bless him.
Sincerely,
Jon Lowder of Monroe, NC
Jewels
November 18, 2009
We didn't know who this man was, but we did fancy his intellectual integrity for inventing something so useful for our country! Thank you so much Robert Rines, you have showed your invention to the nation and we respect you for it....May you rest in peace, but not forever...as God promised us.
Stoney Worster
November 17, 2009
To all the Rines family: Bob was the father I didn't have. He took me fishing, he taught me electricity, and he helped financially in my later education. I am forever thankful to have known him and some of his associates. Thanks, also, for your kindness over the years.
Jon Lowder
November 16, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Watson
November 13, 2009
I only met Bob once, in your his at Drumnadrichit last year, with his wife and some of his family. It was a most enjoyable visit when we spoke about putting outrholographic camera on his next cruise in Loch Ness. I was most impressed by his enthusiasm for his work and amazed by his range of achievements. His search for the transmitters in Loch Ness is something I want to follow up. A memorabl eman and sadly we will not now get the chance to wor together.
John Watson, Aberdeen University
Chele
November 13, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss. Hold fast to his promise . . . . "He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." What a glorious day we have to look forward to.
DAVID CALL
November 13, 2009
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Cynthia Huber
November 12, 2009
No words can express how much Bob Rines will be missed, a mentor, friend, advocate, he was a true pioneer. My deepest sympathy to the Rines family. RIP Bob, we will meet again one day.
william zimmerman
November 11, 2009
My deepest sadness at the loss of a dear friend, thoughts are with all the family at this moment. Billy Z Scotland
Shirley Griffin
November 10, 2009
Robert Rines Family:
I am sorry for your loss may you find comfort in the love of family and friends and may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of sorrow.
Robert Lashua
November 8, 2009
To: Susie Rines (?)
Saw your father's obit on the net. Indeed a great and accomplished fellow. I extend my sympathies to you and your family.
You may or may not remember me. I was one of Paul Consales best friends and we met in 1990 when we returned to Belmont with him. If by chance you get this message please email me at [email protected]
November 8, 2009
How fortunate Frank & I were to have been able to have met such an incredible man. Joanne, we want to thank you for all of your generosity toward my family. Our thoughts are with you.
Carol Dennery
Henryk Zaleski
November 8, 2009
Ma you rest in peace.
Michele
November 7, 2009
What an exceptional mind and kind heart to work so diligently and offer his talents so freely. Mr. Rines was a true patriot. I only wish I had the opportunity to know him personally. My deepest sympathies to Mr. Rines family.
Rob O'Hara
November 7, 2009
I always heard amazing things about you from my good friend Joe Rines - when I worked at Genuity. This is a huge loss, and I offer my prayer to your family and thank you for everything you did to help all of us.
D Lindsay
November 7, 2009
My wish is for you to find comfort and hope in the words that Jesus spoke : “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me even though he dies, will come to life.” (John 11: 25, 33, 43.)
Barb & Tom Layton
November 7, 2009
Our thoughts are with you. May the words of John 5:28,29 be a source of comfort.
Peter Griggs
November 6, 2009
No words can express how much Uncle Bob meant to our family. He will be missed by us so very much and remembered throughout our daily lives. Good travels to you Uncle Bob, see you in another time and place!
Love,
Pete, Jeanne, and Jenna
November 6, 2009
Dear Joanne & Rines family,
It is beyond words for us to adequately express our sincere sympathy at your profound loss.
Bob was much more than a mentor and partner to us for many years. It is our privilege to have known such a unique and remarkable man and he’ll always have a very special place in our hearts and sorely missed.
In Friendship,
Dov & Ophira Aharonson, Israel
Holly Barkdoll
November 6, 2009
I never had the opportunity to meet Dr.Rines, but followed his work as a fellow believer in Nessie! I was so pleased when he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio, and marvel at his many impressive accomplishments and contributions.
Jon Lowder
November 5, 2009
Judicial wizard of sorts.
Jon Lowder of Monroe, NC
"Loophole"........
Jonathan Young
November 5, 2009
I met Mr. Rines in 1971 as a very young court reporter, when he was serving as a special master in a lawsuit involving the aerospace industry.
Over the course of six months of hearings I observed the dignified, imaginative and impartial manner in which he conducted the proceedings, as well as receiving a wonderful introduction to the world of patent and technical law. The experience I gained there has been invaluable throughout my career.
Mr. Rines always treated this young fellow with the courtesy he would afford to a fellow professional, for which I have always been grateful. I credit my acquaintance with him for a good portion of the career success I have enjoyed in the ensuing thirty-plus years.
Lynn
November 4, 2009
Dear Mrs. Rines, I read about the loss of your dear husband, I just wanted to send you and your family condolonces for the loss of your husband. May you allow the loving memories of your life together hold you thru this difficult time. Know this that prayers are beng said in your behalf.(Psalm 65:2)
Jon Lowder
November 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elaine Christen
November 4, 2009
What an amazing life this man had! And how fortunate and blessed his family and friends must feel to have known him. To you all, I send most sincere sympathies for the loss of his company, but I also hope you feel the warmth and love of his humor and brilliance every day of your life. God bless you all in this difficult time.
Ed Murphy
November 4, 2009
Even though I only met Mr. Rines a few times when he traveled down to Lord Corporation, I and my son are forever greatly indebted to him, in that if it was not for Mr. Rines and his founding of FPLC, I would not have met my Dear Wife Silvy, who died this June. God plants roses and at some point picks those roses. I thank you Mr. Rines for all that you have brought me and the world, and may God bless you and your family.
To Mr. Rines’ family it is with great sympathy and gratitude I offer my sincere condolences.
Daniels Family
November 4, 2009
We offer our sympathies to all who loved Mr. Rines. May the promise, "He will actually swallow up death forever," and your precious memories bring you comfort.
Hilda Palko
November 4, 2009
My condolences to JoAnn and Bob's family. He was a special friend to my husband, Tom Palko, now deceased, when he directed the Arkansas JSHS.
People like Bob are so very rare and precious. He was truly a gift to the world.
connie&phillip harris
November 4, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
L. Ellis
November 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rines family. May your memories and God's promises bring you comfort during this time of grief. Ps. 23
R Golay
November 3, 2009
To the the family of Robert Rines - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow,I know that Robert will be missed by many.
Lester Jenkins
November 3, 2009
May the God of all comfort be with the family in your time of sorrow. Our Heavenly Father assures us that He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and death will be no more. I offer my sincere condolences to you all.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
November 3, 2009
REST IN PEACE
Mary Ellen Thoene
November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rines family. I have wonderful memories Bob that I will never forget. It was a privilege to know such a remarkable man.
Mary Ellen (Hoban)Thoene
Teri Hairston
November 3, 2009
A great creative mind gone to rest, once again.! My Condolences to the Rines Family.
Art Springsteen
November 3, 2009
Bob was my patent lawyer on a number of patents. He was a true joy to work with and a brilliant man with an immediate grasp of concepts (and a twinkling sense of humor!). He will be greatly missed.
Jon Lowder
November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Irene Peterson
November 3, 2009
The world has lost a great man with a great mind. He will be missed.
DAVID CALL
November 3, 2009
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