Henry Siegel
September 18, 2021
Henry Siegel passed away peacefully at his home in Edgewater New Jersey on Saturday Sept. 18th with people who loved him close by.
Henry was born in the Borough of the Bronx in New York City to Rose and Samuel Siegel. As a young man he worked in his fathers shop in the garment industry. He learned to sew and to fix the various types of sewing machines in the shop. After attending DeWitt Clinton High School, he attended City College of New York where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a licensed Professional Engineer.
As a young engineer Henry worked for the National Aviation Administration testing various types of aircraft in wind tunnels. During WWII he worked for Reeves Aircraft and worked on ship repairs in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. During this time, he met his beloved wife, Ruth. They were married for almost 72 years when Ruth passed away in 2017. In 1954, Henry and his partner, Herb Adise, founded Computer Instruments Corporation. Henry and his partner are credited with the first carbon film potentiometer and were granted multiple patents. The company later expanded into air data computers, medical equipment and hybrid integrated circuits.
Henry and Ruth lived most of their life in the Village of Lake Success in Great Neck, NY. He loved to play golf, listen to classical music and play bridge. He learned to ski at the age of 40 and enjoyed many trips to Vermont. Following his retirement in 1987, Henry and Ruth made frequent trips to St. Maarten where they enjoyed the ocean and the islands culture and cuisine. In 1999 they moved to Edgewater New Jersey.
Henry was a remarkable person who could build anything. Henry and Ruth designed and built their dream house on Lake Success. He built a banjo with his son Joey and never stopped inventing things. His workbench in the garage was always filled with ideas. Everyone who knew Henry said he can fix anything.
Henry was a strong believer in social justice and always had nice words for everyone he met. He loved to joke around, his demeanor was always calm and no matter what the situation he just rolled with the punches. To his children he was the greatest Dad in the world and will be missed by all who knew him.
Henry is survived by his children David Siegel, Judith Siegel Flatt and Joseph Siegel, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Henry was a special man. I enjoyed talking with him in st.maarten over the years. He had a wonderful sense of humor. We had a fabulous time at temptations, eating delicious cuisine. Neal Jonathan yohay
Sincere condolences to the Siegel Family, may his Soul Rest in Peace. Regards, Navin (CBC 110 & 120)
Our Friend Henry, as well as Ruth, were such an inspiration for us at St Maarten for so many years. His humour, his culture – was reciting Le corbeau et le Renard in perfect French…, his cleverness were a delight for us. All our condoleances to his wonderful family that we hope to see soon again Hugs, Kisses and Love, Guy & Claude
I have such fond memories of sitting with Henry and Ruth at the Cupecoy Beach Club Pool. They were the same age as my parents and had that goodness of their generation. They were so friendly, interested, and accepting, I was always happy to see them. Condolences to the family. Ann E McHorney
Our sincerest condolences to his daughter Judi, the Siegel family and friends in the loss of Henry. We hope that the memories of all the good times, the love and the laughter, remain in your hearts and help you through this difficult time. May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. I had the pleasure of working with Henry for the 17 years I was associated with Cupecoy. His commitment as a director, as well as his broad knowledge, patience and attention to detail helped us all through some difficult times. The many breakfasts I had with Henry and Ruth, including sharing almonds and vitamins, was surely a blessing. Henrys had a trick to cool hot coffee or soup, a simple engineering design. He will be missed by all. With Love, The Roberts Family & Staff
Henry, Ruth, Joey and Joanna in St. Martin at Le Santal, Marigot
Henry was my brother in law. We didn’t know each other very well, because not too long after we met, my husband Herb and I left New York and moved to Washington State. However, one of my fondest remembrances of Henry was listening to my husband talk about what an excellent business man Henry was. How he started out with so little and through his hard work and determination created a successful company. Also the respect Herb had for him as a family man, husband, and generous provider. He gave lifelong love and care to my sister in law Ruth and their three children David, Judi and Joey. He will be missed by many. When Ruth and Henry visited us in fall of 2007, several month before my husband passed away after a short illness, the three were sitting on the sofa, Herb in the middle, holding hands, when Ruth said to Herb; we will see you again in another world and Henry chimed in; it looks like you go first, but don’t worry, we are right behind you. I find it comforting to think that they are all together now.
Missing Grandpa! My fondest memories were playing chess and taking our afternoon naps together. Wish I could rewind and repeat those memories.
As the family comes together this week to have our traditional Thanksgiving dinner at my home in Stowe, Vermont, we will think of Henry and Ruth and the good times we had together at earlier Thanksgiving dinners. Henry and Ruth will be missed by their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.