Fisher Scientific Chairman Emeritus Frank Jellinek Jr. Dies in Plane Crash

"All of us at Fisher are deeply saddened by the loss of our goodfriend. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to Frank's family,"said Paul M. Montrone, chairman and chief executive officer of FisherScientific International. "Frank was a great leader and an outstandingperson who dedicated his life to his family, company and community.Everyone who knew and worked with him was impressed by his passion forthe business and his warm personality. He will be greatly missed."

Jellinek was appointed chairman emeritus following the 2004 mergerof Apogent Technologies and Fisher Scientific International. Prior tothe merger, he served as chairman and chief executive officer ofApogent Technologies.

Jellinek was a veteran in the scientific-research industry withmore than 40 years of experience. In 1962, at the age of 15, he beganworking at Erie Scientific, a microscope slide company his grandfatherfounded.

Erie Scientific was sold to Sybron Corporation in 1969 andJellinek remained with the company, eventually becoming president ofSybron in 1998. In 2000, Sybron changed its name to ApogentTechnologies, and Jellinek was named president and CEO.

Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Jellinek earned a bachelor's degree inbusiness administration from Miami University in Ohio and an MBA fromCanisius College in New York.

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