Guidotti celebrates her 90th birthday

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Guidotti celebrates her 90th birthday

HUDSON – Mrs. Sally Guidotti, native and life-long resident, was honored on her 90th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 15 by nearly 80 friends and relatives.

The party at the Quail Run Clubhouse was arranged by her children and families, Michael Guidotti, Ann Marie Parness, Paula Filippi, all of Hudson; MaryAnn Romanello of Florida and Sarah Ireland of New York City. In lieu of gifts, donations were made to St. Vincent DePaul Society. Guests came from Florida, Georgia, New York, Cape Cod and throughout Massachusetts.

Mrs. Guidotti retired in 2004 as church organist at St. Michael Parish, after serving for 55 years, during which time she played hundreds of Sunday Masses, funerals and weddings. She continues in the parish as a Eucharist minister and coordinator of the Funeral Preparation committee. She was also director of the former St. Luke Preschool for many years.

Guidotti celebrates her 90th birthday
Hudson native and lifelong resident Sally Guidotti, in center, was honored by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and close to 80 other friends and relatives at her 90th birthday party Sept. 15. Her children are, left to right: Michael Guidotti of Hudson, MaryAnn Romanello of Florida, (Sally), Ann Marie Parness, Paula Filippi, both of Hudson and Sarah Ireland of New York City. (Photo/Ree Parness)

The widow of Hugo Guidotti, she has five children, 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, most of whom attended the event. Also among those attending were Sally’s brother, John Crossman of Marlborough, her sister, Mary Denine of Georgia, and her aunt, Nina Crossman, of Marlborough, who recently observed her 102nd birthday.

50th reunion

Members of the class of 1974 of Hudson Catholic High School came from Rome, Italy, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and throughout Massachusetts for the 50-year reunion Sept. 7 at Kennedy’s in Marlborough. The committee prepared a banner which will be presented to future HCH classes celebrating their 50th.
The committee included: Rev. Joseph Rodrigues, Salvatorian priest, of Rome; Colleen and Karen Hughes, Joe McNealy, Paul McNealy, Bob Masciarelli, Pat (Conley) Yerardi, Joan (Rimkus) Wotton, Vin Barry, and Deborah Goldman.

Guidotti celebrates her 90th birthday
Among those attending the 50th anniversary of Hudson Catholic High School class of 1974 Sept.7 at Kennedy’s, Marlborough were, from left: Pete Petkauskos of Lancaster, Pat (Conley) Yerardi of Hudson, Sarah Gilles of Branford, Ct., Debbie and Bill Moore of Atlanta, Ga. (Photo/Courtesy)

Surprise party

Hudson resident Anthony “Tony” Albertini was completely surprised with a 70th birthday party Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hudson Elks Pavilion, Park Street. The celebration was arranged by his wife, Sharon, his three children, Stephen, Leah and Andrea, and their spouses, along with his six grandchildren. “Tony” is a retired mechanic from Hudson Dept. of Public Works and Hudson Light & Power after over 40 years employment. Happy Surprise Birthday “Tony!”

All about hawks

“All About Hawks” will be the subject at the meeting of the Hudson Garden Club Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at Hudson Senior Center, Church St. Tia Kinney of the Mass. Audubon Society will discuss the common species of hawks, identification, cycles and hunting abilities. Program is open to the public, with a $5 donation from non-members. Light refreshments will be served.

Local authors speak

Seven local authors will discuss their books at an adult program at the Hudson Public Library Sat. Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. The public is invited. You may ask questions and purchase signed books. Authors and their works are: Linda LeSage, “Cuppa Tea with Miss Jean;” Joyce Gatta, “Hugger Mugger;” Dora Farkus, “Choice;” Joseph Bebo, “Framed: the Louis Greico Story;” Carol Hobbs, “New-Found-Land;” Ali Hosseini, ”Dare the Sea” and Dean Booth, “Transplant Beer, Rosemary and Thyme.” Register online at huds.pl/events or call 978-568-9644.

Artwork on display

A black and white infrared piece by local artist Linda DeStefano Brown was accepted for entry in the 57th annual Juried Art Show at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., Plymouth, now through Oct. 20. Her piece is printed on archival textured paper, double matted, in a thin black metal frame. The Center is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Book sale

Friends of the Hudson Public Library will sponsor a book sale Saturday Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Hudson Armory garage, 35 Washington St. Next donation of books event will be Saturday, Dec. 7.

Fatima Sunday

Our Lady of Fatima Sunday will be observed with a Mass, procession and service Sunday, Oct. 13. Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m., followed by Candlelight Procession to Hudson Portuguese Club Port St., buffet 7 p.m., and service at the Fatima chapel on the grounds at 9 p.m. For more information contact Noemia Braga, 508-733-8908.

Cemetery tour

Hudson Recreation Dept. will sponsor tours of Main Street Cemetery (410 Main St.) on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. Historian Richard Gelpke will offer historical anecdotes and narrative. Cost is $10 per person. If not sold out, tickets are available at the Recreation Dept. office, Town Hall, or online at www.hudsonrecreation.org.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Oct. 5 – Lee Dinner, Lisa Chamberlain, Janet Kelley and Kelly Montalto
Oct. 6 – Donna Erlandson, Alison Ferruccio, Melanie Curtis, Mark Ahearn, Evelyn Cabral and Haley Gould
Oct. 7 – Fred Lucy, Rob Bowen, Mary Walling, Nicole Blais, Michael Franco, Samantha Wetherell, Joe Fahey and Paula Baron
Oct. 8 – Timothy Cabral, Joyce Cunningham, J.D. Dutney and Edwina Eastman
Oct. 9 – Nicholas Fleming, Michael Mooradian and Jamie Lee Farrar
Oct. 10 – Donna Blake
Oct. 11 – Ryan Scraggs
Oct. 12 – Dan Fahey, Bob Luther and Don Esteves
Oct. 13 – Karen Scafidi
Oct. 14 – Scotty Monteiro and Chuckie Burgess
Oct. 15 – Margie Murphy, Patti Chamberlain, John Liepens, Joshua Wilson, June Spiller, Michelle Andrews, Brenda McClellan and sister Barbara Butcher
Oct. 16 – Dave Rich, Zachary Zagura and Mark Parker
Oct. 17 – Justin Somes
Oct. 18 – Paula Filippi, Paul Floyd and Jack Pimental

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Oct. 7 – Chuck and Becky Appel
Oct. 8 – Bernie and Bonnie Flood, Jack and Judy Parsons, Ron and Carolyn Paskavitz
Oct. 9 – Steve and Lisa Cormier
Oct. 11 – Bill and Michelle Chase
Oct. 12 – George and Pat McInness
Oct. 13 – Tony and Donna Marques
Oct. 15 – Tom and Megan McAuliffe
Oct. 17 – Mark and Joyce Durrenburger
Oct. 18 – Stan and Cathy Lepire.

LOOKING BACK TO 1973

Mrs. Emily Gleason Perkins spoke on “Personalities of Feltonville and Rockbottom” at the Hudson Historical Society meeting. Mrs. Terry Barton was elected prefect of Christ King Sodality. John Kelleher entered his freshman year at the University of Dayton (Ohio). Mrs. Mary Comaskey was elected president of the Hudson Emblem Club. The Hudson High school football backfield included: Tom Jacobs, Rick Percuoco, Bob Forbes, Steve Caragian and Bob Morel. Al Durand and Dave Webster were co-chairmen of the Hudson Boys Club Fund Drive. Hudson National Bank advertised that they issued U.S. Savings Bonds without fees because “We like the idea of citizens owning shares in our country.”

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