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Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center
Sol Krongelb, Developed Innovative Technology At IBM, Longtime Member of Yorktown Jewish Center Sol Krongelb died on Monday, Nov. 11, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Sol was born on Aug. 15, 1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Benjamin and Anna Bloom Krongelb.  In 1953, Sol married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Anne Steinfeld. Sol and Gladys moved to Cambridge, MA, where they both pursued advanced degrees. In 1959, the couple built a home in Somers, and there they raised their three children. Sol and Gladys enjoyed many activities and interests together until Gladys’ passing in 2004. Sol earned a B.S. in engineering physics from NYU in 1953 and a Ph.D.…