Professor Tufariello retired in 2003. He retains an active interest in chemistry and, of course, the department. He spends his mornings in the department reading journals and reviewing manuscripts, as well as remaining in contact with former students.
Professor Tufariello’s research focused on reactions of 1,3-dipolar compounds; synthesis of natural products; organometallic chemistry; synthesis and chemistry of strained or otherwise unique carbocyclic systems.
Professor Tufariello established an endowment in honor of his parents, The Joseph and Louise K. Tufariello Fund, used to present an award at graduation to the outstanding graduating senior as determined by a departmental committee named by the chairman.