Louis H. Jacomme of Fair Haven and Ségus, France, passed away at home surrounded by family Jan. 28, 2023, at the age of 89.
Louis was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to French parents in diplomatic service. He was a graduate of Lycée St. Louis and École Polytechnique de Paris. He received a master of science in aeronautical engineering from the University of Colorado where he was sent by the French Air Force. He obtained a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice University and worked for Philips Electronics Research Laboratory near Paris, France and for 3M.
He leaves his wife Barbara; son Christopher, his wife Wendy, and grandchildren William and Mathilde; son William, his wife Cori, and grandchildren Elise and Madeleine; daughter Elisabeth and grandson Andrew; and daughter Claire and her husband Brian Binaco.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank, was entrusted with the arrangements.
The article originally appeared in the February 9 – 15, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
