John C. Pace

John C. Pace passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 85, with his beloved wife, Susan Bell-Pace, by his side. They shared 37 wonderful years of marriage. John faced a long battle with heart and kidney disease, meeting every challenge with tenacity, courage, and his signature sense of humor. Born in New York to Mildred (Max) and Carlo Pace, both deceased, John is survived by his devoted wife, Susan; his daughters Yvette Wilde, Jeanine Hirst, and Michele Zanchelli; and seven cherished grandsons. John’s academic achievements included an Associate’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology, where he also earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Driven by John’s love of mathematics he also gained his Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics from Adelphi University. John dedicated over three decades of his career to IBM as a Senior Electrical Engineer and Instructor. He also served as an assignee at Sematech in Austin, Texas, from 1993 to 2002, where he represented IBM in efforts to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing. Following his retirement from IBM in 2002, John remained active in the field of semiconductor technology. John founded and operated J.C. Pace Associates LLC in Stamford, CT in January 2007. During his consulting services he continued his love of semiconductor process control, operating the business and representing SI Automation in France, which was later acquired by PDF Solutions, and Bistel in Korea, which was eventually purchased by Synopsys. John’s professional affiliations included membership in the Integrated Measurement Association (IMA) and serving as President of the APC organization from 2012 until his death. Outside of work, John enjoyed traveling the world, collecting antiques, reading, watching movies, and listening to music. Known for his love of history and lifelong learning, he was a captivating storyteller who could engage anyone in conversation. John’s wit and wisdom left a lasting impression on everyone he met. In his later years, he often joked about delivering talks on semiconductor technology to residents at his rehab center, many of whom were just there for Bingo. John C. Pace will be remembered for his brilliance, resilience, humor, and generous heart. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 11am – 12pm at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. A prayer service will follow at 12pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in John’s memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org). If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

John C. Pace

June 22, 1939 - November 20, 2024