James Edward Maisel, 84, passed away February 9, 2017. James earned a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University. He went on to be a professor at Cleveland State University and at ASU. He retired from ASU in 1998 as Professor Emeritus, Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology. James also worked for NASA Space Research for two years. He was predeceased by his wife, Marian. He is survived by two children, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary were held on February 16 at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Road., Mesa, AZ 85202. Funeral Mass was held February 17, 2017 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 3201 S. Evergreen, Tempe, AZ 85282. The Committal service followed at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204. Donations can be made in James's name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix AZ 85014 or visit www.hov.org/donate (Source: ASU Foundation)