Dominic P. DiOrio ’59

Dominic P. DiOrio ’59, of Tiverton, R.I.; Feb. 12. He worked at the Naval Underwater System Center for 34 years before retiring in 1996. From 1985 to 1987 he was a science adviser for the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Pacific Fleet and received a Superior Civilian Service award for his performance during this assignment. In 1979, he was ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church and served as chaplain at nursing homes and the Veterans Home in Bristol. He was an assistant deacon at several East Providence Churches and a chaplain of the Bristol Chapter of the Daughters of Isabella. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter and son-in-law; a son and daughter-in-law; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister; and a brother.