Longtime Palisadian Jack Friedenthal died of complications resulting from a bone marrow disorder on June 3. Born in 1932 in Denver, Colorado the son a of career military officer, Jack graduated from MIT in 1953 with a master’s degree in aeronautical and systems engineering. Upon graduation he served with the United States Air Force working on the early ballistic missile program. He worked at TRW as a systems engineer and project manager from 1956 to 1992. Jack was an avid sports fisherman and golfer. After his retirement he was a volunteer at aviation museums in the Los Angeles area, the WISE Senior Services, the Los Angeles Police Department, and UCLA Law School. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Jane, and two sons; Robert (wife Andrea), grandson Devon of Lakewood and son Mark (wife Gabrielle) grandsons Adam and Matt of Culver City. Services will be private. A memorial gathering is pending.
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