John Francis Tuite

Background

Tuite, John Francis was born on November 23, 1927 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Patrick and Fanny (Donohue) Tuite.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hunter College, 1951; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1956.

Career

Assistant professor plant pathology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1956-1960; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1961-1969; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970-1991.

Achievements

• John Francis Tuite has been listed as a noteworthy Plant pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Phytopath. Society (president North Central branch), Mycological Society American, Society Industrial Microbiology, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Camille Maloof, July 5, 1952. Children— Kathy, Frances, Brian, Ann, Paul, Clare.

Father:

Patrick Tuite

Mother:

Fanny (Donohue) Tuite

Spouse:

Camille Maloof