Southborough – Matthew J. “Doc” D’Errico, 59, of Southborough, passed peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House on June 14, 2021 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on March 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband and partner of 38 years to Gabrielle J. (Caccavo) D’Errico, and a loving father to Nicholas J. D’Errico and his wife, Collette M. (Bora).
Born in Queens, N.Y., he was the loving son of Larraine (Mazor) and John E. D’Errico. He spent his early years as a resident of Levittown, N.Y., where he participated in softball, Sea Scouts, Navy JROTC, and ultimately the Navy Reserves. In college, he studied Electrical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of New York where he met his future wife in 1982 and earned his nickname “Doc” for being able to fix anything electronic. He later continued his studies with several executive certificates from Northeastern and Clark University.
Doc had a widely respected and brilliant mind, holding over 20 patents as an engineer at EMC in Hopkinton, where he worked for nearly 25 years. In his spare time, he was also a motorcycle instructor and advocate, firearms instructor, private pilot, and gifted musician. Most recently, he was Vice President of Product Marketing/Data Storage at Infinidat in Waltham.
Doc lived a life of service and was dedicated to helping so many causes, including the American Cancer Society, Museum of Science, Boston Children’s Hospital where he put on a Santa suit and delivered toys, and Pilots for Paws where he flew animals all over the country to new, caring forever homes. His passion for drums and trumpet also led him to bring music education to Haiti after the devastating 2010 earthquake.
In addition to his wife, son, and daughter-in-law, he is survived by his sister, Stacie (D’Errico) Moisa and her husband, Brent; a nephew, Michael Moisa and his wife, Katie; a niece, Kim Moisa; his beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins; and so many good friends.
Arrangements are being made for a Celebration of Life later in the summer, and will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to one of the many causes listed above would be appreciated.
Arrangements are under the care of the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough. To leave words of condolence to the family, please visit www.morrisSouthboroughfuneral.com.
