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Abe Donsky 1918-1995/96, Born and lived in Connecticut, USA.

He invented the night light in 1965.

He was married, and was the father of 4 children.

He was the original inventor of the noise detection (clapping) light swtich.

He invented light switch activation by rubbing feet on carpet (friction light).

He invented a very bright light to help old people read.

Someone tried to produce night lights without paying Donsky but were unsuccessful.

His son, Gerald Donsky, was murdered, shot in the back of the head by his landlord while he was playing his grand piano in his appartment. (approx. 1990)

His grandson met his wife on J-date

He is the great uncle of Leah Beth Mersky.

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