Frederick Irving Maish ’77

FRED MAISH died Oct. 23, 1990, ending a courageous struggle against cystic fibrosis that he had waged since birth. Although fighting this disease required great effort, Fred focused so well on enjoying his life and sharing it with others that few knew he had cystic fibrosis.

Fred came to Princeton from Arlington, Va., where he was his high school's salutatorian. He majored in mechanical and aerospace engineering and was on the sailing team for three years. Fred joined Tower Club in his sophomore year, contributed articles to the PRINCETON ENGINEER, and served on the selection committee for the Dean of Student Affairs. He was active in the Episcopal Church.

After graduation, Fred earned his master's in aeronautical engineering from the Univ. of Michigan and went to work for Martin Marrietta in Orlando, Fla. From Martin, he went to work for the Los Alamos Nad. Laboratory and then Sandia Natl. Laboratories in New Mexico. His health forced him to take disability leave in 1987. Fred underwent a series of hospitalizations at the N.I.H., including experimental treatments that may eventually help others with C.F. live longer. Fred's spirits seldom flagged as he concentrated on better ways to fight C.F.

Fred is survived by his widow, Pascale; his parents; his brother, Alex '77; and his sister, Darby. To all of them, the Class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1977