Obituary of Louis R. Glinka

Louis Richard Glinka Louis Richard Glinka, a longtime resident of Stamford, died at his home on Sunday February 23, 2014. Lou was pre-deceased by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Rosemarie. Lou is survived by his son and daughter-in-law David and Barbara Glinka of Stamford and their three daughters, Megan, Katherine and Elizabeth. Also, a sister Alice Bednarz of Chicopee, MA; sister Evelyn Lonczak and husband Edward of Braintree, MA; sister-in-law Diana Minasian and husband Edward of Watertown, MA; sister-in-law Lois Balian of Watertown, MA and eleven nieces and nephews. Born March 12, 1933 in Chicopee, MA, Louis was the son of the late Louis P. and Mary (Kubik) Glinka. He was educated in Chicopee, MA and graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Electrical Engineering and studied at the graduate level at Northeastern University's Engineering School, Pace University's Lubin Business School and University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Lou lectured on design simulation techniques at the Department of Defense Systems Institute and published papers in the International Federation of Computer Proceedings. Lou worked for International Business Machines (IBM) from 1956 until his retirement in 1993. During that distinguished career, he held various positions of executive leadership within software development. Of his most significant work accomplishments, he managed the development and installation of a passenger reservation system for a major US Airline that transformed the industry. He also led the design of the computer-assisted emergency dispatch system used by the NY City Police Department. Rosemarie and Lou were married in 1962 and lived in Washington, D.C., and Rockville, Maryland. Later they settled in Stamford in 1971 where they had their son David. Lou was active in volunteer capacities, including a member of the Stamford Catholic High School Home School Association and Stamford Youth Sports Programs. He enjoyed reading as well as playing golf and tennis with friends. Above all, he was happiest when spending time with his three granddaughters and their dog Calvin. His greatest accomplishment was his work as a caring husband, father and grandfather. Lou had a passion for the pursuit of perfection in himself and in others, and now returns home to the Lord in that perfect place with his wife Rosemarie. Calling hours will take place at Shippan's Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue (same location of Bosak funeral home) Stamford, CT on Thursday February 27, 2014 from 4PM until 8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 403 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT at 10AM Friday, February 28, with burial following at Long Ridge Union Cemetery. www.gallagherfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made in Lou's memory to the Bennett Cancer Center, Stamford Hospital, 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford, CT 06904 or CancerCare of CT, 535 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, CT 06854. Read Louis Glinka's Obituary and Guestbook on gallagherfuneralhome.com.