Eugene F. Tortolani

Eugene F. Tortolani ’52, of Barrington, R.I.; Feb. 9. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a commander of a motor transport battalion in Korea. Upon discharge, he worked in the jewelry manufacturing business for many years before transitioning to a career in commercial real estate. He retired in 2001. He was president of Rhode Island Country Club, the Brown Club of Rhode Island, and the Narragansett Council of Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, and card games. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Brubaker Tortolani ’55; four children, including daughter Virginia McQueen ’81; and seven grandchildren.