Alexander Lurkis

Background

Lurkis, Alexander was born on October 1, 1908 in New York City. Son of Louis and Rebecca (Friedman) Lurkis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Cooper Union, New York City, 1930; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, New York University, 1934; postgraduate, State University of New York, New York City.

Career

Assistant engineer, 8th & 9th Avenue Runway Company. New York City, 1925-1928; electrical draftsman, New York City Board Education, 1928-1930; from junior engineer to senior electrical engineer, New York City Transit Authority, 1930-1958; acting commissioner, Department Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, City of New York, 1961; chief engineer, New York City Bureau Gas and Electricity, 1959-1964; principal partner, Alexander Lurkis Associations, New York City, 1964-1980; president, Alexander Lurkis Professional Corporation, Cons. Engineers, New York City, 1971-1990; principal, Alexander Lurkis, P.E., New York City, 1991-1995.

Membership

President Civil Service Technology Guild Local 375 AFSCME-American Federation of Labor-Congress/Chief Information Officer, 1954-1958, Democratic Club of Queens, 1955-1958. Fellow Illuminating Engineering Society (chairman energy management committee 1974-1977), New York Academy of Sciences. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Cooper Union Alumni Association (board governors 1960-1966), Queens Museum, Holliswood Civic Association (vice president 1974-1976).

Connections

Married Carin Tendler, November 8, 1930. 1 child, Jeffry.

Father:

Louis Lurkis

Mother:

Rebecca (Friedman) Lurkis

Spouse:

Carin Tendler

child:

Jeffry Lurkis