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Walter Richard Macie obituary November 07, 2018 Walter Richard Macie, loving husband, mechanical engineer, inventor and entrepreneur, passed away early morning, November 06, in the arms of his wife Kathleen, couple of Yorktown Heights. He was born in 1946 and raised in Yonkers. Walter graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and attended an extension location of the Graduate School of the University of Southern California. During the Viet Nam War he worked in quality control on the F-14 fighter jet project for Teledyne Hydra-Power. He later worked for United Technologies Hamilton Standard design team for the EMU Life Support for the NASA Apollo Back Pack - life support for the Astronauts. From outer space, Walter advanced to design of the sea water valve for the U.S. Navy's deepest diving submarine, the NR-1, at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division. His design advanced capabilities of U.S. Naval fleet submarines. His entrepreneurial spirit was realized with his Xerlith Corporation, xerographics and lithography combined. From concept development through site location and implementation of all aspects, Walter created a financially successful business in NYC. Walter sold his successful entrepreneurial business and moved back to Westchester County to return to engineering and inventions. In his career with Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., he managed the creative design, production methods and attaining UL and Factory Mutual approvals for residential fire protection sprinklers, now sold and saving lives worldwide. Walter was recruited by Swingline, the famous stapler manufacturer. There he designed a new modern product and setup the production line in Mexico in less than a year. Truly an adventure. As Walter leaves behind his family: his loving wife, Kathleen Main Macie, married in 1975; Also his dear brother-in-law and wife, Stephen and Katharine Main and their children Jennifer and Jeffery and wife Susan, and his sister Gail's children, nieces and nephews. Walter was a faithful supporter of the United Way and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church and School. He loved the Yorktown community and the outstanding individuals serving. He advocated for accessibility for all folks in wheel chairs to retail stores, restaurants, bathrooms and offices. Much progress has been achieved and more is needed. He was thankful and grateful to those whose efforts made a difference. He leaves with thanks to the Yorktown Police Department, The EMS services, the Yorktown Highway Department, and all those who keep us safe. He was grateful for the wonderful area physicians and medical professionals who kept him well. Walter was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Olga Drosdowski Macie, and his sister, Gail Lenahen.

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Walter Richard Macie

April 2, 1946 - November 6, 2018

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April 2, 1946 - November 6, 2018

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