Ralph E. Brisco ’54

Ralph E. Brisco ’54, of Farmington, Conn., formerly of East Lyme, Conn.; Jan. 22. After serving in the U.S. Army, he joined CL&P in 1959 as a chemist. In 1967, he was recruited to supervise the radiochemistry and health physics departments and develop the security and radiation protection safety programs at Millstone Nuclear Power Station. In 1979, he transferred to Northeast Utilities to develop and implement emergency preparedness programs for the state of Connecticut. At Northeast he was also involved with fossil fuel power plant chemistry programs, and he served on the Chemistry Committee of the Edison Electric Institute. He retired in 1991. At Brown, he was a member of the men’s swim team, selected as an NCAA All-American in 1953, and inducted into the Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame in 1990. He enjoyed traveling, painting, swimming, sailing, and helping others by being involved with Care & Share of East Lyme. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; a daughter and son-in-law; two sons and daughters-in-law; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.