Henry "Hank" Domingos '56
Brother • Class Of 1956
Henry "Hank" Domingos
Received from The Clarkson Alumni Office
Dear Golden Knights,
I'm writing to share the news that fellow Golden Knight, Henry "Hank" Domingos, died peacefully at his home in Potsdam, NY, on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the age of 83.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Huguette (Levesque) of Potsdam; his daughter, Gigi Crosby and her husband, Nick of Liverpool; his daughter, Chantal Domingos of Redway CA; his son, Scott Domingos and his wife, Keilah Worth of Lebanon, NH; five grandchildren, Lindsey Crosby, Zachary Crosby, Kayla Crosby, Luca Domingos-Worth, and Emerson Domingos-Worth; his sisters Mary Villnave, of Portland, OR, and Irene DeGraff and her husband, John of Scotia, NY; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews He is predeceased by his parents, sisters Natalia Overmier, Louise Hochmuth and brother, George Domingos. Hank was born on September 17, 1934 in Massena, to Acacio and Joaquina Domingos. He graduated from Massena Central High School in 1952 then attended Clarkson University in the fall of that year. Upon graduation, he was awarded the prestigious Levinus Clarkson Award, presented at commencement to one of two students who in the judgment of the University faculty had demonstrated the best combination of scholarship and professional achievement. Hank was also awarded a Hughes Master of Science Fellowship, which allowed him to obtain his master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. In 1958, he joined the faculty of the University of Nevada at Reno as an assistant professor. In 1960 he enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the University of Washington and graduated in 1963. That fall, he joined the staff at Clarkson where he served as associate professor, professor and chair of the Electrical Engineering Department until his retirement in 1998. Hank's achievements during his tenure at Clarkson included being a recipient of the the University's Outstanding Teaching Award in 1989 and the Golden Knight Award in 1991. He published over 30 papers, mostly on subjects relating to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), served on numerous collegiate and technical society committees, was a Senior Member of the IEEEt and supervised the graduate work of over 30 students. Hank was a celebrated wrestler at both the high school and collegiate levels. He was inducted to both the Massena High School and the Clarkson University Athletic Halls of Fame. As a senior at Clarkson he concluded the regular season campaign with a perfect 14-0 record wrestling at 130 pounds. Henry was a dedicated member of St. Mary's Parish in Potsdam, NY t and served in many leadership roles in the church and school communities, as well as being a Eucharistic Minister. He and Huguette were recognized for their service to the diocese of Ogdensburg with the Bishop Edgar P. Wadham's award for distinguished service, noting their active participation in the life and worship of St. Mary's Parish, service and support for the formation to the Formation for Ministry Program, contributions to the Serra Club, and their outstanding example of piety and service of the poor and sick. Hank will be remembered fondly for attending the many softball, soccer and hockey games of his children, beating those who dared at wrestling, racquetball, or chess, telling stories about cows, driving to all family vacations, laughing at Charlie Chaplin movies, and for providing a lifetime of love and support to his wife, family, and friends. Calling hours will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30 at the Garner Funeral Home at Lawrence Ave.t Potsdam, followed by a funeral mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Lawrence Ave.t Potsdam All are welcome to attend and celebrate Hank's life. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice St. Lawrence Valley, (315) 265-3105.
Hank will be missed. He was a gentle soul, whose course, cheekily subtitles “electricity for boys and girls” kicked my ass, and I’m still trying to figure out why. I had a good conversation with him last year, and always enjoyed his company. I’m sad to hear of his passing.
Jonathan P. Knauth, PE
Member: ASME, NSPE
Hank was a member of the Lambda/DU Alumni Corporation Board for most of his faculty years at Clarkson, and served as treasurer for many of those. Hank was a respected and admired professor, and a dedicated and engaged member of the Clarkson and local communities. He will be missed..
Don R. Dangremond
For those of our era, the 1950’s, we knew Hank as a Lambda, soft spoken brother but an awesome wrestler with extremely high academic accomplishments. he was always someone you could have a serious conversation with and as an underclassman receive good advice. His athletic accomplishments led to many Clarkson wrestlers following his footsteps joining Lambda. In later years Hank was to become a professor and ultimately the Chairman of the Electrical Engineering Dept. He served out brotherhood well during his many years on Clarkson staff. He and Huguette joined us down in Sarasota for an LambdaDU Alumni reunion and was at the opening of the new DU house, We will all miss Hank, an extraordinary and talented Brother.
Paul Zolin ‘59
Yet another good one gone to be with the angels.
James Conway ‘83