Weston, Massachusetts
Of Weston, August 27, Michael L. Beloved husband of Catherine (Liddell) Dertouzos. Father of Leonidas M. Dertouzos of Boston, Alexandra D. Rowe of Dedham. Also survived by 1 grandchild, Kiera A. Rowe. Expressions of sympathy in his memory to the Athens College Trustees of Greece, 342 Madison Ave,...
Read MoreMy sympathies to the family and many close friends of Mike Dertouzos. Although I didn't know him well, I learned from his books and through his friends. He will be missed.
john vournakis
August 30, 2001 | Boston, MA
Mike was my Ph.D. advisor, way back when (1968-71). He taught me how to think and how to approach problem solving. He never was concerned with the "traditional boundaries" between disciplines ... and he was an inspiration to me and to his many students. Despite his many obligations he remembered to send me and my wife a congratulatory telegram from Moscow on our wedding day -- in fact, our first date was at a party hosted at his home. As recently as last year, he was kind enough to help...
Marty Kaliski
August 30, 2001 | San Luis Obispo, CA
I am so very sorry for your loss. Michael was a funny, engaging man, and I enjoyed my interactions with him while working at LCS Headquarters. I have nothing but fond memories of him.
Alison (Crehan) Feeney
August 30, 2001 | Quincy, MA
Cathy, we are so very sorry for your loss. Michael was truly a wonderful man, and Lindsey and Sarah fondly remember all the time he spent with them at church. They join me in sending our sympathies and prayers to you and your family.
Susan Wilber
August 29, 2001 | Hamden, CT
The entire Laboratory for Computer Science is grieving for the loss of our captain. In all my interactions with him, Michael was a kind, decent, down-to-earth man, prideful neither of his accomplishments or position. He cannot be replaced, and we are diminished by his loss.
Leigh Deacon
August 29, 2001 | MIT
