(Biography)
Mihai Patrichi |
Mihai D. Patrichi was born in Romania. Degrees He holds three Masters-degrees: Mechanical,
Electrical, and Aeronautical, and a Ph.D. in Physics from Bucharest Institute
of Technology – 5 years. He was Assistant Professor of Thermodynamics
at Bucharest Institute of Technology from 1945 to December 30, 1947, the date
of King Michael's abdication. He left Romania for Switzerland with King
Michael's party. As a member of the Royal Court, his title was
Technical Advisor to the King. He was an accredited pilot and graduated from
the Air Force Military Academy in Romania. |
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He was the founder (1951), President and
Chairman of the Board of Networks Electronic Corporation, Chatsworth,
California, until he passed-away (1995).
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He was a co-Founder of the Music Center and the
Los Angeles Chorale.
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He was also the founder of the Moldovita
Monastery Foundation (1983).
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As an inventor, he had 26 patents to his
credit.
Over the years, several American and Romanian
newspapers and other publications wrote extensively about Mihai D. Patrichi
professional achievements.
Below, we note just a few:
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“New American Has the
Secret to Success in the Jet Age… Change With the Times… or Be Left Behind!”,
A Success Story of MIHAI D. PATRICHI, in the “Future” Magazine, 1960
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Professor, chef, entrepreneur (His Company has
one of the highest aircraft industry ratings), by James J. Doyle of United
Press International (Cedar Rapids Gazette, April 12, 1982)
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Patrichi Is The Power At Networks Electronic,
by Alan Goldstein, Los Angeles Times (Valley Edition), May 27, 1986
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Ex-aide to King builds business empire in U.S.,
by Gerald Delvin, News World Staff (1982)
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Several of his articles have been published in
various scientific magazines.
Membership and Affiliations:
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On
February 28, 1982 Mihai D. Patrichi was awarded the “Rank of Knight
Commander of Honor and Merit” (title “Ambassador”), by Saint John of Jerusalem,
Knights of Malta
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In July 1991 he was elected as an active member
of the New York Academy of Sciences.
In 1995 Mihai Patrichi passed away, being
buried at the “Hollywood-For-Ever” cemetery, Hollywood, California. Rev. Fr.
Dr. Catalin Mitescu performed a private
family funeral service. He was survived
by his wife, Rodica, and four children,
Michael, Ileana, Alexander, and Radu.
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