Birth date: Jun 27, 1951 Death date: Apr 8, 2020
Last week Kevin Charles McCue, age 68, passed away far too soon due to complications from pneumonia. He is survived by his brother Ken, his wife Alice, and his three children, Connie, Rita, and Dan. Kevin was born in Springfield, Read Obituary
Kevin was one of the sharpest, kindest professionals I've ever known. He was always willing to help out and the guy to go to when nobody else knew the answer. I'm extremely saddened and shaken to hear of his demise.
Paul Johnson, NG and TRW
Kevin was the quintessential computer scientist. He had a mind that thought like a superfast computer - logical, efficient and able to traverse multiple pathways before arriving at the perfect solution. I knew Kevin we both joined the software/systems department under Bill Jones way back in 1981. Kevin's CPU was phenomenal, but his I/O took getting used to! I remember going to his office with a technical question, he would show no reaction but would get up and walk out of the office. I never knew whether to wait for him or tag along behind him. Usually I tagged along, and he would explain the solution while he walked to the lab.
He was someone who was always there when one needed help. May he rest in peace.
Jaya K
I remember Kevin from our time together in Gary Kang's Data Systems Dept at TRW in 1974-77. (I lost track of him once he moved to Rancho Bernardo.) He was the go-to guy for all technical computer problems in the SPF (Signal Processing Facility). Great guy. Sorry to hear about his passing.
Alice,
Remembering your wedding to Kevin, what a lovely, memorable event that was. We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Val & Rusty Reece (TRW)
Kevin is truly a kind and caring soul and will always be remembered at NG for his love of solving tough technical challenges and helping and coaching others. I first met Kevin in January 2018 and he continued to stop by regularly to say hello, usually in the early evening, sharing his latest updates of his accomplishments and that of his colleagues. I will remember those visits with a smile and feel blessed to have worked with Kevin. Deepest sympathy and prayers to the McCue family and friends.
I am very sorry for your loss of Kevin, Mrs. McCue and family. Kevin enriched our workplace by being a gentleman, a great technical brain, a patient teacher, and a peaceful and faithfilled human being. He always had a smile and a spark of humor for us. He has been a real 'salt of the earth'. He's in Heaven and no doubt is looking out for you all. I offer my prayers of condolence for you all at this time - Lucia Yandell
My first day at NG in January 2004, it was 5:30 pm and I had hit the point of not absorbing any more information from my new manager, when Kevin walked into the office. I’ll never forget it. He said “Did you tell her yet?” in his not so subtle way and with a twinkle in his eye. I was to learn that every time he was amused by something, he’d form it in a question, tilt his head, and wait for your puzzled expression or guess at what he was getting at. And my manager, said no, just getting to it. I had taken the job because it was zero travel after I worked a year on the road. They were sending me from San Diego to Pennsylvania in February in the ice and snow for a work trip. He really loved seeing my expression that day! And ever since, I loved working with Kevin. I also loved running into him at Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido as he walked around enjoying the cars. I’m grateful that I’ll always remember him smiling.
I remember a family get together at his parents house in Southern View. Kevin was about 4 years older than me so we didn’t hang out much as kids. He did show me something he invented. It was a radio that he had transformed into a shock box. When you picked it up you got a jolt. I was so impressed I had to tell all the other kids to go in and turn on Kevin’s radio. He was so proud and both of us laughed as each cousin took their turn trying it out. My deepest sympathy to his family and to Kenny and Bev. I can’t imagine a more difficult time to grieve your father/husband/brother/uncle
