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Harris

(David)

Weingold

Obituary

Harris David Weingold, 71 years of age, of West Hartford died suddenly after a series of long illnesses on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Born in The Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Samuel and Bess ‘Rebecca’ (Leibowitz) Weingold. Harris graduated from Bronx Science with honors. He received a B.A. Degree and Masters Degrees with honors in Science and Aeronautical Engineering from New York University. He received the Alexander Klein Award from The Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics, College of Engineering, New York University. When Harris was at NYU he received an invitation from Alan Shepard at NASA to apply for the Astronaut Corps. He worked for Pratt & Whitney for 34 years, most recently with the compressor group until he retired in 1999. Harris was internationally known in his field of aeronautical engineering. He was a member of ASME International, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He was a member of AIAA, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics since 1957 and was recognized for his contributions to the advancement of the arts, sciences and technology of aeronautics and astronautics. While at Pratt and Whitney, he developed multiple patents and was a co-inventor of the ‘Swept Fan Blade’. He received the International Gas Turbine Award for the Most Outstanding Technical Paper in 1988 and an award from Pratt & Whitney for dedicated service in 1999. In his earlier years he consulted for NASA. He was a member of the Emanuel Synagogue of West Hartford for 25 years holding several positions in the Synagogue Brotherhood. He was the loving husband of, Ellen (McDonnell) Weingold; , devoted father of Adam Kaplan and his wife Jamie, and Rebecca Kaplan and her husband Welf Werner; cherished grandfather of Rachel Kaplan, and Weike and Valentina Werner; beloved brother of Arnold Weingold; and uncle of Anne Hess, Karen Markus, Brett and Kevin Weingold. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi David J. Small and Cantor Sanford Cohn officiating. Interment will follow in the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, Wethersfield. Shiva will be observed Sunday following the interment through Friday at his home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford 06117. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Harris, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Roger L. Davis

From Sacramento, CA

Posted On: October 1, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. Harris was a good friend and colleague. I'll always remember the times we worked together at Pratt & Whitney.

From: Arlin Weingold

From Lake Worth, FL

Posted On: September 29, 2011

There were eleven first cousins in the Weingold family and we saw each other almost weekly at Grandma Kate's apartment while we were growing up. Summertime was when Harris and I interacted most, he was 6 years younger than I, and I watched him with admiration as he grew to be the sweet and gentle "mensch" that we all loved. He will be missed.

From: Edward Weingold

From Santa Cruz, CA

Posted On: September 29, 2011

From the time that our extended family of cousins would meet as children on Friday nights at Grandma Kate's, I always admired Harris' bright analysis of everything. He was a year older than me and I marveled at the model airplanes that hung from the ceiling of his room in Sam and Bess's West Bronx apartment. I celebrate that he achieved his childhood dreams of a life in aeronautics and shared such a rich life in his community. With sadness that he has passed, I am grateful that for bits of his life I was there.

From: Roy Behlke

From Manchester, CT

Posted On: September 30, 2011

Harris and I worked together for many years in the Compressor Group at Pratt & Whitney. I fondly recall collaborating with him on design projects, technical papers and patents. My most lasting memory of him was his innovative thinking and perception. I will miss his friendship.

From: bill siddons

From manchester, ct

Posted On: October 2, 2011

I am very sorry that I was not able to attend the funeral. Harris was one of the first people I worked for when I joined Pratt in 1969. I valued his advice and developed a high opinion of Harris as an engineer. Please be assured of my deepest sympathy.

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