Thomas R. Pampalone ’59

Thomas R. Pampalone ’59, of Newton, N.J.; Oct. 7. He obtained his PhD from the University of Cincinnati and completed postdoctorate work at the University of Heidelberg in Germany before working as a research scientist for DuPont. Later, he obtained a master’s degree in education from the University of Montana and taught middle and high school in Livingston, Mont. Before retiring, he also worked in technical and leadership positions for RCA, General Electric, and Hoechst Celanese Corp. in New Jersey. He was awarded 19 patents in the field of advanced silicon chip design and manufacturing. While at Brown, he was a champion diver and member of the swim team. He enjoyed gardening and carpentry. He is survived by four sons, five grandchildren, and three sisters.