Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
Family File for David Saul MITTMAN - Person Sheet
NamePearl Penny VETTOR 
Birthabt 1930, The Bronx, NY Age: 96
OccupationArtist and Assistant Buyer, Department Store (1950) [2149]
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FatherSamuel VETTOR (1903-1987)
MotherRuth WEISSMAN (1905-1991)
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Morton Jefferson Saunders was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 19, 1925. He came of age during the tumultuous years of the Great Depression and World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps during the global conflict. After his military service, he pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia in 1950. That same year, on September 2, he married Pearl "Penny" Vettor in The Bronx, New York. Saunders continued his academic pursuits at the University of Virginia, receiving a Master of Science degree in physics in 1952, and then completed his doctoral studies, earning a PhD in physics from the University of Florida in 1956.
His entire professional career was spent with Bell Laboratories, an institution at the forefront of American technological innovation in the mid-20th century. He began at the Whippany, New Jersey, facility in 1956. In 1971, Saunders transferred to the newly established Atlanta facility, joining the technical staff of the Lightguide Technology Department. As telecommunications technology rapidly evolved, he became a major contributor to the development of optical fiber, a significant advancement in information transmission. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and scientific precision, Saunders was awarded two patents, including one for a machine instrumental in manufacturing a component of early fiber-optic cables. He retired in 1989.
Beyond his professional work, Saunders was a lifelong scholar, driven by a love for learning. His interests spanned philosophy, religion, history, physics, Egyptology, and medicine. He was an avid reader and participated in various discussions and reading groups. Saunders also cultivated practical skills as a self-taught calligrapher and woodworker, often designing mechanical devices for both work and personal enjoyment. Athletically inclined, he excelled in track and basketball during high school and maintained an active lifestyle. Later in life, at age 74, he successfully battled stomach cancer. He became an active member of the Wellness Community Atlanta Northside, supporting others facing similar health challenges. He also developed an intellectual interest in the causes of lung cancer, engaging in research, consulting with physicians, and applying his expertise in microscopic optical imaging and measurement.
Morton Jefferson Saunders passed away on February 21, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 82, following a struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was buried at Crest Lawn Cemetery. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Pearl "Penny" Saunders, their two children, Felicia Ann and Edward Harry, and four grandsons. His parents, Edward and Ida Saunders, and his brother, Lt. Harry Alfred Saunders, preceded him in death. Saunders' passion, intellect, and dedication to scientific truth and continuous learning shaped a legacy of inquiry and contribution.
Morton Jefferson Saunders was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 19, 1925. He came of age during the tumultuous years of the Great Depression and World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps during the global conflict. After his military service, he pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia in 1950. That same year, on September 2, he married Pearl "Penny" Vettor in The Bronx, New York. Saunders continued his academic pursuits at the University of Virginia, receiving a Master of Science degree in physics in 1952, and then completed his doctoral studies, earning a PhD in physics from the University of Florida in 1956.
His entire professional career was spent with Bell Laboratories, an institution at the forefront of American technological innovation in the mid-20th century. He began at the Whippany, New Jersey, facility in 1956. In 1971, Saunders transferred to the newly established Atlanta facility, joining the technical staff of the Lightguide Technology Department. As telecommunications technology rapidly evolved, he became a major contributor to the development of optical fiber, a significant advancement in information transmission. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and scientific precision, Saunders was awarded two patents, including one for a machine instrumental in manufacturing a component of early fiber-optic cables. He retired in 1989.
Beyond his professional work, Saunders was a lifelong scholar, driven by a love for learning. His interests spanned philosophy, religion, history, physics, Egyptology, and medicine. He was an avid reader and participated in various discussions and reading groups. Saunders also cultivated practical skills as a self-taught calligrapher and woodworker, often designing mechanical devices for both work and personal enjoyment. Athletically inclined, he excelled in track and basketball during high school and maintained an active lifestyle. Later in life, at age 74, he successfully battled stomach cancer. He became an active member of the Wellness Community Atlanta Northside, supporting others facing similar health challenges. He also developed an intellectual interest in the causes of lung cancer, engaging in research, consulting with physicians, and applying his expertise in microscopic optical imaging and measurement.
Morton Jefferson Saunders passed away on February 21, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 82, following a struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was buried at Crest Lawn Cemetery. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Pearl "Penny" Saunders, their two children, Felicia Ann and Edward Harry, and four grandsons. His parents, Edward and Ida Saunders, and his brother, Lt. Harry Alfred Saunders, preceded him in death. Saunders' passion, intellect, and dedication to scientific truth and continuous learning shaped a legacy of inquiry and contribution.
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From Morton Saunders Obituary (2008) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
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SAUNDERS, Morton Dr. Morton Jefferson "Jeff" Saunders passed away on February 21, 2008, at age 82 after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 19, 1925, in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Saunders married Pearl ("Penny") Vettor on Sept. 2, 1950; they have two children and four grandsons. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Dr. Saunders received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia in 1950 and a Master of Science degree in physics in 1952. He was awarded a doctorate in physics from the University of Florida in 1956. Dr. Saunders was known for his meticulous, patient attention to detail and was a major contributor to the development of optical fiber as a mode of information transmission. His entire professional career was with Bell Laboratories (later AT&T, then Lucent), beginning in Whippany, N.J., in 1956. Dr. Saunders transferred to the new Atlanta facility, which opened in 1971, where he joined the technical staff of the Lightguide Technology Department. He was awarded two patents during his career, including one for a machine that manufactured a component of one of the first fiber optic cables. His search for the truth underpinned his scientific precision. He retired in 1989. Dr. Saunders was a lifelong scholar who loved learning for its own sake. His particular interests included philosophy, religion, history, physics, Egyptology, and medicine. An avid reader, he participated in a variety of discussion and reading groups. He continuously developed passionate interests. He was a self-taught calligrapher and woodworker. Dr. Saunders loved designing mechanical devices for both pleasure and work. In high school, Dr. Saunders excelled in track and basketball and continued his athleticism throughout his life. At age 74, he successfully battled stomach cancer and became an active member of the Wellness Community Atlanta Northside, where he served as a support for many others. He developed an intellectual interest in the causes of lung cancer and was currently engaged in research in this field, consulting with research physicians and applying his expertise in microscopic optical imaging and measurement. Dr. Saunders' passion and intellect, his love of exchanging ideas and arguing viewpoints, and his playfulness inspired his family and many friends and are part of his legacy. Dr. Saunders was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Edward Saunders, and his brother, Lt. Harry Alfred Saunders. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Penny Saunders, daughter Felicia Saunders, and husband, Paul Silverman of Missoula, MT; son Edward Saunders and wife Amy Saunders of Marietta, GA; brother-in-law Philip Vettor and his wife Riza Vettor of Boynton Beach, FL.; and grandsons: Gabriel Silverman, Noah Silverman, Scott Saunders, and Daniel Saunders. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wellness Community at Northside Hospital,5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30342, or Kol Echad: Making Judaism Matter, The Halpern Ctr., 4381 Beech Haven Trail, Smyrna, GA 30080. Funeral services will be held graveside at Crest Lawn Memorial Park on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at 2:00 pm with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, Rabbi Judy Beiner, and Cantor Deborah Numark officiating. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta. 770-451-4999
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 23, 2008
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SAUNDERS, Morton Dr. Morton Jefferson "Jeff" Saunders passed away on February 21, 2008, at age 82 after a brief struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 19, 1925, in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Saunders married Pearl ("Penny") Vettor on Sept. 2, 1950; they have two children and four grandsons. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, Dr. Saunders received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia in 1950 and a Master of Science degree in physics in 1952. He was awarded a doctorate in physics from the University of Florida in 1956. Dr. Saunders was known for his meticulous, patient attention to detail and was a major contributor to the development of optical fiber as a mode of information transmission. His entire professional career was with Bell Laboratories (later AT&T, then Lucent), beginning in Whippany, N.J., in 1956. Dr. Saunders transferred to the new Atlanta facility, which opened in 1971, where he joined the technical staff of the Lightguide Technology Department. He was awarded two patents during his career, including one for a machine that manufactured a component of one of the first fiber optic cables. His search for the truth underpinned his scientific precision. He retired in 1989. Dr. Saunders was a lifelong scholar who loved learning for its own sake. His particular interests included philosophy, religion, history, physics, Egyptology, and medicine. An avid reader, he participated in a variety of discussion and reading groups. He continuously developed passionate interests. He was a self-taught calligrapher and woodworker. Dr. Saunders loved designing mechanical devices for both pleasure and work. In high school, Dr. Saunders excelled in track and basketball and continued his athleticism throughout his life. At age 74, he successfully battled stomach cancer and became an active member of the Wellness Community Atlanta Northside, where he served as a support for many others. He developed an intellectual interest in the causes of lung cancer and was currently engaged in research in this field, consulting with research physicians and applying his expertise in microscopic optical imaging and measurement. Dr. Saunders' passion and intellect, his love of exchanging ideas and arguing viewpoints, and his playfulness inspired his family and many friends and are part of his legacy. Dr. Saunders was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Edward Saunders, and his brother, Lt. Harry Alfred Saunders. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Penny Saunders, daughter Felicia Saunders, and husband, Paul Silverman of Missoula, MT; son Edward Saunders and wife Amy Saunders of Marietta, GA; brother-in-law Philip Vettor and his wife Riza Vettor of Boynton Beach, FL.; and grandsons: Gabriel Silverman, Noah Silverman, Scott Saunders, and Daniel Saunders. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wellness Community at Northside Hospital,5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta, GA 30342, or Kol Echad: Making Judaism Matter, The Halpern Ctr., 4381 Beech Haven Trail, Smyrna, GA 30080. Funeral services will be held graveside at Crest Lawn Memorial Park on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at 2:00 pm with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, Rabbi Judy Beiner, and Cantor Deborah Numark officiating. Arrangements by Dressler's Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta. 770-451-4999
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Feb. 23, 2008
ChildrenFelicia Ann (1954-)