George Palty

Background

Palty, George was born on February 10, 1929 in Riga, Latvia. Son of Robert and Veronika (Pless) Palty.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1950.

Career

Engineer, senior engineer, Radio Corporation of America, Harrison, New Jersey, 1950-1976; senior engineer, GTE Sylvania, Seneca Falls, New York, 1976-1981; senior engineer, engring group leader, Philips Electronics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1981-1995; retired, Philips Electronics, 1995. Consultant (part-time), Ann Arbor, Michigan, since 1995.

Achievements

• Achievements include 4 patents for and improvements in cathodes for CRT's, patent for glass marking, improvements in CRT coatings and processes, electroplating.

Membership

Served in the United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Chemical Society, American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society, National Society Professional Engineers.

Connections

Married Martha P. Doyle, July 12, 1953 (deceased December 1992). 1 child, David A.; married Mara Virsis, June 24, 1995.

Father:

Robert Palty

Mother:

Veronika (Pless) Palty

Spouse:

Mara Virsis

Spouse:

Martha P. Doyle

child:

David A. Palty