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MICHAEL ROBERTO, JR.
Michael Roberto, Jr., age 69, died peacefully at his home in Bowie, Maryland, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 where he was attended by family. The cause was brain cancer.Mike will be especially remembered for his love of family and friends and for his distinguished career as a NASA Systems Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Linda Irene Baker, whom he met in 1983 and by her children, Craig Baker and Courtney Kenney. His loving family members include his mother, Marion, his brother, James Roberto and wife Jane, his nephews Andrew and Timothy Roberto and his grand-nieces, Kylie and Hannah. Born February 14, 1945, in Portland, Maine, to Michael and Marion Roberto, he attended the University of Maine where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1967 and where he was elected to Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society) and Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering Honor Society). He later received an Electrical Engineering Master of Science from the University of Maryland. Mike served in the military in a science and engineering position at an Army Research Center. With 39 years as a Systems Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, he contributed to NASA missions and projects, most notably the 2006 Nobel Prize winning Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite. Mike retired in 2006. He received a distinguished service award from NASA. Mike loved nature and the outdoors. His favorite hobbies were swimming, hiking with friends, camping with Linda, gardening, auto and home maintenance. The family asks that memorial donations in Mike's name be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, http://www.abta.org/donate/ or the National Brain Tumor Society, http://www.braintumor.org/join-the-fight/ways-to-give/.A gathering to celebrate Mike's life will be held at the family's home at a later time.www.robertevansfuneralhome.com
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Norene Zahares Ward
November 7, 2014
To Linda and family...
I attended high school with Mike. It seems we always ended up in the same home room every year. He was a very kind boy who knew just about everything about anything!! He certainly left his mark on this world. I know his family must be very proud of him. I am sorry for your loss.
Pam Boutet-Edge
November 7, 2014
Sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. We attended school together in Westbrook, Maine. My condolences to his friends and family.
Rick Shafer
November 2, 2014
Mike was the consummate, responsible, professional. I was a late comer to the COBE party, and while coming up to speed I relied on Mike for his breadth of experience, detailed knowledge, and, most importantly for me, unfailing patience. I was, and am, thankful for his kindness.
Cliff Jackson
October 30, 2014
Even at GSFC, where there are a lot of excellent Instrument Systems Engineers, Mike stood out both professionally and personally. His ability to draw on a wide range of SE tools that he had either created or mastered, coupled with his Project experience and welcoming demeanor, made him one of my first choices when I needed a problem consult, professional or otherwise! An exceptional engineer. An exceptional person. An exceptional loss.
Bob Bartlett
October 30, 2014
Mike was my friend and mentor. He assisted me with my return to NASA after 16 years in private industry. Many things had changed and his guidance was invaluable. We talk about the old days and the new days. He made me more effective and focused. I will never forget his many kindnesses. My sincere condolences are extended to Mike's family. He was a lovely and thoughtful man.
Frank Kirchman
October 27, 2014
Mike was a true mentor to me, and guided me in my career. I appreciate the time and genuine interest in my chosen career path. I tried to follow in Mike's footsteps, and am a much better man for it.
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Jennifer Bracken
October 27, 2014
I have no words to express the sadness that I feel. God bless you Mike.
John Mather
October 26, 2014
Mike was a good friend and a fine colleague for the COBE satellite mission, one of NASA's most challenging scientific projects ever undertaken. His understanding and leadership were tremendously important for its success. We on the COBE team will all miss him tremendously, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
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