John T. Rollinson ’60

John T. Rollinson ’60, of Clovis, N. Mex.; Feb. 21. A native of New Jersey, Tom attended Brown for two years and completed his junior year at the University of Vienna. He returned to Brown for his senior year, where he graduated with high honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He enlisted in the Army and served 20 years. After completing basic training and the Army Language School, where he studied Russian, he earned a direct commission. In addition to being fluent in Russian, he also spoke French, German, and Vietnamese. He earned a master’s degree in Russian Studies at Georgetown University. He served two tours in Vietnam, receiving the Bronze Star for meritorious service among other decorations. His last five years were spent at the Pentagon serving as an intelligence analyst. Upon retirement from the Army, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. Ordained an Episcopal priest in 1985, he served churches in Clovis, California, and Texas. He was also an accomplished pianist, organist, and composer, and played the bassoon and contra-bassoon. A serious philatelist, he assembled an award-winning collection. He enjoyed chess and bridge, earning the rank of Ruby Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; brother George ’57; two cousins; and other family and friends.