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Ruben Remus Obituary
Ruben earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico College of Engineering (CAAM) at Mayaguez, then earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from William and Mary. Ruben worked at NASA Langley Research Center from 1981 to 2020, where he developed software for advanced instruments. He was a dedicated and accomplished employee whose contributions enabled the automated operation of remote sensing instruments for atmospheric science measurements. Outside of NASA, Ruben had a passion for painting, photography, and guitar playing. He spent many hours honing his skills and capturing beautiful moments through his art and his camera lens. His love for music was evident in his talent for playing the guitar, which he often shared with family and friends.
Ruben was a beloved member of his community and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. At his request, his body was donated to science, and he was accepted by Anatomy Gifts Registry. In lieu of cards and flowers, please consider donating to the American Diabetes Association. A Memorial Mass will be held at 6PM on Thursday May 4, 2023 at St Joseph Catholic Church located at 512 Buckroe Ave, Hampton VA 23664.
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Matt Rodgers
April 23, 2024
Ruben had taken these awesome microscope pictures and sent them to me like 2 years ago.
Nina Tappan
May 1, 2023
I was so sad to read this about Ruben. I worked with him at NASA Langley for many years. He was a very quiet private person with a kind soul. He never turned anyone away who had a question about just about anything. One particular project (FIRESAT) the Team spent a lot of hours in the lab ...working and talking. I think we really got to know Ruben during that time. He talked about his time growing up on an island and how he wanted to get to the mainland some kind of bad. WE all found it funny that so many people long to go to an island and Ruben just wanted off the island! I will remember kindly his smile and gentle laugh.
Rest in peace my friend you are not forgotten.
Matthew Rodgers
April 30, 2023
Ruben was awesome at improv guitar and photography (catching interesting scenes of animals and microscopic cells), and he was always humble. He helped me with questions about the Iridium Satellite network for the NASA LOFTID project, he'd always talk with me about my random personal problems, and he was the lead guitar player in a band that we tried to start a few months leading up to the COVID pandemic.
Pamela Rinsland
April 29, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Ruben's passing. I met him at NASA when he was working on the LITE experiment that flew on the shuttle. He was the software engineer in charge of the complex bore sight system. LITE ushered in a new era of remote sensing. Ruben's work fed in to the highly successful CALIPSO mission. Later he continued work on 2-micron laser systems. Through all of this, he was a warm and approachable team mate. I am happy that he had so many outside hobbies and friends and family.
Luana and John Bond
April 29, 2023
John and I are so very sorry to hear of Ruben's passing. We didn't know about Suzie's passing either, so it is doubly sad for us to learn. Our love goes out to his family and his children. We have some good memories of them as they were our next-door neighbors for sixteen years in Hampton. Suzie took in an adorable dog, Rusty, and kept us for a week or so before we were ready to give Rusty a permanent home. We'd just lost our first dog, Jenny. That was such a wonderful thing they did for us, and we'll always remember it! Ruben helped John with some stereo equipment, and was always a good neighbor, who we knew we could count on. So sorry for everyone's loss.
Chris
April 28, 2023
Ruben was a great friend, and his dedication, humor, and music will be sorely missed by the NASA Langley family.
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