Hudson – Rena M. Faria of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, September 15th, at Beaumont Skilled Nursing Facility in Northborough, MA, with family by her side. She is reunited with her beloved husband Robert E. Faria, who preceded her in 2009.
Rena was born August 22, 1927 and raised in Hudson, MA, one of three children of the late Milo and Doris Casaceli, formerly of Cottage Street. She graduated from Hudson High School and attended Burdett College in Boston later marrying childhood sweetheart Robert (Bob) Faria in 1948. Together, they settled in Hudson, where they successfully owned and operated the Mobil Gas Station on Washington Street in the 1960’s and, later, Shoppers Liquor Mart. She worked long days and late into the evenings caring for their home and raising their four sons, while also taking care of the administrative and billing work for their many family business.
As a lifelong Catholic, Rena was a longtime member of Christ the King Church and Saint Michael’s Parish in Hudson. Rena was the Church organist and active member of the choir for many years and and a longtime active member of the Sodality Club. Rena was also a member of the Hudson Senior Center as well as her neighborhood “Happy Do-Little Club”. and volunteered for years as a Poll Worker for elections. In addition to working at Sears, Rena worked for the Lance Corporation for many years. After her boys were grown, Rena enjoyed traveling for family visits and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her retirement, Rena was prolific in her creativity playing organ, painting, authoring poems as well as enjoying countless crafts and other artistic creations.
Rena is survived by her four children, Paul Faria and his wife Kathryn of Acton MA, Robert Faria Jr. of The Villages, FL, Donald Faria and his wife Robin of San Jose CA, and James Faria and his wife Laura of Morganton, NC; 6 grandchildren, Lisa Faria, Peter Faria, Christopher Faria, Patrick Faria, Thomas Faria, and Emily Faria; 2 great grandchildren Samantha Brady, and Ryan Brady, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Robert E. Faria, she is also preceded by her sister, Doris Casaceli, and brother, Frank M. Casaceli.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Tighe-Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Saint Michael Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Broad Street, Hudson, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Michael Parish, 20 High St., Hudson, MA 01749.
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