ROBERT FRANCIS CHAIKEN

ROBERT FRANCIS CHAIKEN obituary

ROBERT FRANCIS CHAIKEN

ROBERT CHAIKEN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2012.
Robert Francis Chaiken Dec. 19, 1928-Feb. 17, 2012 Our father Robert Francis Chaiken died after a blessedly brief illness last Friday, at home with us in his new home in San Rafael, CA. Born in Brooklyn, Daddy was a dedicated and accomplished research scientist in the field of combustion and explosives. He spent the last 30 years of his career at the Bureau of Mines in Pittsburgh, and did ground-breaking work in the area of energy re-use and worker safety. He retired in 1999 to devote himself to his "marvelous" wife, our mother Marilyne, until her death in November, 2002. He moved to Villa Marin in San Rafael in May, 2011. His greatest love was family: his grandchildren Seth Harrow and Sean Bruinsma; four great-grandchildren; the Wolkowitz-Thompson families; sons-in-law Martin Berg and Marko Bruinsma; and his three daughters, Stacie Rae Chaiken Berg of Los Angeles, Melanie Beth Harrow of Morristown, NJ, and Caylia Janine Chaiken of Mill Valley. We will bury him on Friday, February 24, 2012, at 1:00 PM at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY. Memorial celebrations will be held in Pittsburgh and San Rafael in the coming months. For more information about future memorials and commemorative gifts (no flowers, please): [email protected] Facebook: Robert Francis Chaiken

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February 18, 2013

stacie chaiken posted to the memorial.

February 14, 2013

Ira & Naida Kanter posted to the memorial.

November 2, 2012

Tom Justin posted to the memorial.

stacie chaiken

February 18, 2013

In memory of my beautiful father, Robert Francis Chaiken. I miss having your big self on the planet with me, and know you live on in my heart and in my soul. All the best of me—my courage and curiosity—comes of my coming from you.

Ira & Naida Kanter

February 14, 2013

Was just thinking about Bob today. Our sympathy, We didn't know. I remember his soft, raspy voice. We had many fine dinners together with Bob and Marilyne. Especially noted was a dinner at our house when Marilyne put a high-hatted MD guest in his proper place. Rah.

Tom Justin

November 2, 2012

I was a project engineer under Bob while at the Pittsburgh Research Center from 1984-90. I was blessed to have known him and to discuss his many projects such as "Albright". He always had a gleam in his eye when bragging on his wife and lovely daughters. He will be missed.

Martha McCully

February 26, 2012

I always liked him: Gruff and kind, and a smile that overtook his whole body. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Tom

February 24, 2012

I also had the pleasure of working with Bob at the Bureau of Mines. He was a talented theoretician and helpful to others. Bob will be missed. My condolances to your family.

February 23, 2012

To the Chaiken Family,
We bought Bob's house here in the Village of Shadyside. Although we only met several times, Bob was most gracious about letting us look at the house while we were deciding. We are sorry to hear of his passing. We send our condolences to all of you.
Janice and Charlie Auth

Larry Guess

February 22, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I had the previledge of working with Bob at the Bureau of Mines and provided contract support for his research projects. Bob was highly respected by his coworkers here in Pittsburgh. My condolances to your family.

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