Dr. Burton Bruce Jacknow's Obituary
Dr. Burton Bruce Jacknow
April 12, 1933-March 26, 2020
LOVING, BRILLIANT, TENNIS FAN, PHOTOGRAPHER, EDUCATOR, OPTIMISTIC, BRAVE. Burt was born in the Bronx, to Rose Bernstein and William Jacknow. He was the older sibling of Joel Jacknow. He graduated from City College and went on to get a PH.D in Physical Organic Chemistry from Columbia University. His work with Xerox, Celanese, and Memorex took him to Rochester, NY and Los Gatos, CA working with the patent teams that created toothpaste, Kotex pads and other items. His biggest technological advance was in developing toner and developer for Xerox copiers. He held many patents on the process and is known as the “grandfather” of toner. His companies Carbotek, Inc. and Photoreceptor Systems, Inc. were written up extensively in trade magazines, featured often as a keynote speaker & consulted by experts from other countries. He was active as his temple and men’s club president and was on the board of his condominium building as both president and treasurer. Singles and doubles, with a mighty serve, playing well into his late 70s. “Dr. Jack’s” greatest delight was teaching 3rd graders math and science at Biscayne Elementary. His greatest love was his family. His first marriage has 2 great children, Jill Jacknow and Steve Jacknow (Roni), granddaughters Arianna & Clarissa, He had a wonderful marriage to Ardis Finnieston Jacknow & loved her daughter Jami Lin (Joel Levy). Being with family, celebrating Jewish holidays & milestone events were what made him happy. Burt & Ardis loved traveling, going to musicals & theater, & just being together, laughing & writing little love notes to each other. They were a team for the last 22 years. His family & friends will miss him terribly. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert (305) 932-2700
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