Anthony Catalano ’73 PhD

Anthony Catalano ’73 PhD of Spokane, Wash.; Oct. 21; of complications from ALS. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and, following graduation from Brown, began working at RCA’s David Sarnoff Research Center, where he developed amorphous silicon solar cells. He received an RCA Outstanding Achievement Award for this accomplishment. In 1992, he was the director of the photovoltaic division of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (Colo.). He founded Terralux Inc. in 2003, working to commercialize LED lighting with products designed to replace traditional incandescent bulbs, resulting in more than 50 patents. He maintained a weather tracking site for many years, contributing data to NOAA. His photography interest grew to include astrophotography. He also enjoyed wine making, website development, and travel. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and three daughters.