Birth Born on February 07, 1919 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA Death Died on January 15, 2018 in Hyannis, Barnstable Co., MA Buried in Beechwood Cemetery in Centerville, Barnstable Co., MA Marriages CROSS, Nancy L. Notes Military Service: WW2 US Armu Air Force Commanded 30th Photographic Reconnaissance Occupation: Founded Itek Corp/ President Dasa Corp/ Owned 9 Cable TV Systems/ Founded Eidak Corp Obituary: Son of Agnes Sully Leghorn and George Leghorn U.S. Air Force veteran. Commanded the 30th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron during the preparations for the D-Day invasion at Normandy Founded Itek Corporation in Lexington, MA, manufacturer of sophisticated satellite reconnaissance cameras for the highly classified CORONA project.In 1963, he became president of Dasa Corporation, a manufacturer of communications equipment. During 1966-85, he owned and operated nine cable television systems in five states. Served on the Board of National Cable Television Association for 12 years. Founded Cable Television Laboratories (CableLabs) in 1988, an R&D consortium and technology laboratory. Founded Eidak Corporation to provide copy protection for video and television programming. Co-founded Magnascreen Corporation to develop large, flat-panel television displays. Founded Mirror Systems, Inc., to develop liquid-crystal mirrors for trucks and automobiles. In 1994, Leghorn formed OKTV, Inc., to create an alternative parental control system for managing television's impact on children. Became a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a long-term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame. Predeceased by his son, Ken Sully Leghorn and his brother, Ken Leghorn. Sources Newspaper Obituary: Cape Cod Times Hyannis,MA January 15,2018 Images Richard & Nancy (Cross) Leghorn Richard Leghorn Richard Leghorn WW2