RICHARD "Dick" PASSMAN

I have known Dick and Minna all my life. He was a brilliant, yet modest man. Kind, caring interested in so many different disciplines.
He never discussed his many amazing achievements. If asked, he would, but was always quick to give credit to others.
Multi faceted, he loved golf and other sports in addition to scientific innovations. He was a true Renaissance Man!
He never spoke a mean spirited word in my presence.
May all of the Passman family find peace.
We...

I have memories of Minna and Dick and their family that go back to 1968. Our familys vacationed together Once in the Canary Islands. Minna and Dick remained the closest of friends with my parents for the rest of their lives. My husband and I visited with them when they lived in Maryland and helped them to downsize when they moved to Florida. Dick was always an incredibly handsome, happy , friendly man. I hope he and my dad are together up there playing golf or sharing space secrets. Dick,...

I wanted to add a few more items to the list of interesting items:
1. Navy pilot training during WWII
2. BSE and MSE in Aeronautical Engineering. BSE in MAth
3. Analysis of aerodynamics of Convair flying car.
4. Grumman Aircraft on Long Island.
5. Work on the X1 at Bell Aircraft - first Supersonic Airplane
6. Chief Aerodynamicist of Bell X2 - first airplane to achieve Mach-3.
7, Designer of Bell-X16 High Altiltude spy plane. (he told us almost nobody ever got to design...

Hal and I met Dick and Minna in Washington when Minna and I worked for Frommer Travel..we continued that friendship over the years when we all moved to Florida...I feel very sad at this news but know my dearest is there to greet him..sending my love Minna..

May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Dear Mrs. Passman,
On behalf of the National Air and Space Museum, I send our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband, Richard. His contributions to the development of aerospace technology were many, especially regarding his work as chief aerodynamicist for the Bell X-2 research airplane, the first airplane to fly faster thatn Mach 3.
Dick also left his mark at the National Air and Space Museum as a volunteer researcher with immense expertise in...

Dad was most proud of his family. He and Minna flew to Boston to celebrate their 70th anniversary June 2019, and were thrilled with so many friends and relatives including grandkids who came long distances to celebrate with them. Dad always appreciate the visits and phone calls. He would light up when we would facetime him, even during the quarantine time in their new apartment. I miss that smile, and I miss the humility those times he told stories about his space career.