Obituary of John Porter Hoey

John Porter Jack Hoey, Founder of Scientific Instruments Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving Family on February 08, 2008. Jack was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on May 06, 1927. He graduated from Notre Dame University on 1949 with a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. In 1967 Jack founded Scientific Instruments Inc. and served as President until his retirement in 1995. Scientific Instruments is involved in many areas of cryogenic technology. Product areas include cryogenic thermometry, temperature controllers and indicators, probes and transducers for medical, laboratory, aerospace, industrial and petrochemical applications.

Jack and the early staff at Scientific Instruments performed groundbreaking work in early Germanium Resistance thermometers. Applications for these devices included use in Helium storage systems on all the Apollo moon missions and continuing support throughout the entire Space Shuttle Program.

Under Jack’s leadership Scientific Instruments invented and patented the first Liquid Level, Temperature and Density (LTD) system for large liquid natural gas storage tanks in 1974. This device is still manufactured by the company and is installed at over 50 sites globally.

Jack Hoey’s vision for Scientific Instruments was based on diversification and participation in the various fields of cryogenic technology. This long range vision has allowed the company to grow and prosper to the point of celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2007.

Jack will long be remembered as a generous, giving man who loved helping people. He was involved in many charities and gave freely of his time and resources in their support. His friends and loved ones will always remember his winning smile, warm sense of humor and welcoming heart.