Joel F. DiPaola

Joel F. DiPaola ’59, of Brookfield, Conn.; Sept. 11, 2019, of pancreatic cancer. He worked at General Electric Company and while there was awarded two patents. His last role was in academia at Danbury Community College’s chemistry department. From 1959 to 1965 he served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He was a longtime soccer referee, a hiker, and a camper. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; three children and their spouses; five grandchildren; brother Lynn ’62; a sister-in-law; a niece and three nephews.