Phillip A. Thompson, RPI emeritus professor of mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and mechanics, died March 23.
During his tenure at Rensselaer, he served as assistant professor of mechanical engineering from 1960-1963 and then as associate professor from 1974 until his retirement in 1993. The funeral was held March 23 at the Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home in Troy.
Donations in memory of Dr. Thompson can be made to Caregivers of Catholic Charities, located at 44 North Main Avenue in Albany or to the Alzheimer’s Association, located at 85 Watervliet Avenue in Albany.
