[BC] Jim Somich...

[Bob Tarsio]

To All:

I was saddened by Frank's post about Jim Somich. I got to know and work with
Jim back about twenty years ago when he was chief engineer at Malrite's WHTZ
FM in NYC. We worked together on developing the specifications for what
would become the world's largest FM combiner system at the Empire State
Building in New York City. Jim was a consummate professional and knew his
stuff. I credit him with being the driving force behind kicking off that
project and getting it going. Jim left before the project was finished but I
stayed in touch with him over the years. I called him the day we turned the
system on the air to let him know his work wasn't wasted. In his style he
softly said, "well what do you know about that!" His modesty came through in
just about every sentence he ever spoke. I last traded emails with him a few
months ago and at that time he reported he was doing well. Things can change
on a moment's notice I guess.  

Jim's kind of talent and insight will be missed. While he was a great
engineer he was an even better human being. RIP Jim we are going to miss
you. I wish my condolences to Jim's family and friends.

Bob Tarsio
President
 
Broadcast Devices, Inc. 
5 Crestview Avenue
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
 
www.Broadcast-Devices.com
 


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[mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of padrino
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 12:14
To: Broadcasters' Mailing List; Broadcast Radio Technical Forum
Subject: [BC] Jim Somich...

Group,

It's with a very heavy heart to share that Jim Somich has passed on to the
big audio processor in the sky...he was 65. Jim was a very successful
broadcast engineer, as well as product developer. His career spanned
radio, television, photography, movies, and just about any form of media
imaginable.

Jim worked at KFI, KMET, WMMS, WHK, WHTZ, WJW, just to name a few of the
radio radio stations. He built quite a number of UHF TV stations for
Malrite Communications, where, at one time, he was Director of Radio
Engineering. He was also involved in a few ventures: Somich Engineering,
MicroCon Systems, and I'm sure a host of others. Jim, kept a private life,
and ventured into some interesting and alternative aspects of it.

He was also the person, who took a chance on a goofy, long-haired, 22 year
old kid. Stuck him under his wing, and taught him the ropes of radio
engineering. If not for Jim Somich sticking his neck out for this
passionate over-achiever, then Frank Foti would never have seized the
opportunity to follow an exciting path in this industry.

More importantly he was, and will always remain, my friend. While there
are many wonderful memories of him, we sadly will not be able to create
new ones.

Be at peace, life and our industry lost a good friend.

-Frank Foti

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