Francis Federighi, professor emeritus of computer science and electrical
engineering, died Dec. 15 at Ellis Hospital after a brief illness. He was 66.
He joined the faculty in 1982 as the College's first full professor
of computer science, and retired 10 years later.
Previously, he had been a physicist at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory,
and an associate professor of physics at the University at Albany. He was a guest
scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute for Reactor Research in Wuerenlingen.
He held a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College, and master's
and Ph.D. degrees (all in physics) from Harvard University.
He was a member of the College's Standing of Students Committee.
Among his many publications, he co-authored a text on VAX Assembly Language.
“By his teaching, advising of graduate students, and service on
college-wide committees, he has contributed significantly to the life of the department
and the College,” said colleague David Hannay at Federighi's retirement in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Renie; and daughter, Carol.