JOSEPH BORDOGNA Ph.D.

He was a wonderful person. We graduated from the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at Penn in the class of 1955.

All of us at the Engineers Club of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Engineering Foundation are grateful to have known and worked with Joe. His dedication to the Philadelphia Engineering community leaves a lasting legacy and we share our heartfelt condolences to Frances and all of Joes family and Friends.

Chris Holliday
President - Engineers Club of Philadelphia

It broke my heart to read of Joes passing. At precisely the time when we need men of principle and leadership the most, it is hard to imagine a world without him. His energy, ideals and his commitment to always do the most selfless task first made Joe a role model for my life. When I first came to Penn and he was Dean, he passed out reading lists to his staff that they shared with me and they were marvelous! I worked with him on PRIME and witnessed firsthand his heartfelt commitment to...

Dear Francis,

I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you remain in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tamara Wibbens

One of my favorite bosses, in 30 years of federal and military service. A mentor and friend. A man of integrity. And a fellow Navy officer! He hosted my promotion to Navy Captain (O-6) in his NSF office, even though it had nothing to do with our NSF positions--and seemed so proud to do so. I haven't seen him in perhaps 15 years, but always hoped to have lunch with him again, somehow and somewhere. Now I know that isn't possible. Sad but proud to have known him - Mary Hanson, Former Public...

Francis and Ray,
We are so sorry for your loss. Whenever we would get together at a family event, Debbie and I always enjoyed our conversations and time spent together with Joseph and you (Francis). We will miss him.

Dennis and I worked at UPENN during his time as dean of SEAS. We learned so much and took his example with us when we moved to Florida 30 years ago. Our sympathies to his family.