Alfred Joseph Perry Rio

Alfred Joseph Perry, Rio, 90, born on June 13, 1935, in Hudson, Massachusetts. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 at Umass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts with his wife of 68 years, Maria Pinto Rio and his loving family surrounding him with their love.

Alfred's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family, faith and friends along with his remarkable work ethic and contributions to the community.

A proud graduate of Hudson High School, Class of 1953, Alfred furthered his education by earning a degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts in 1956. He designed the blueprints for his home in Hudson and also contributed to the designs of the homes he built along with his father. His educational achievements were complimented by his military service; he enlisted in the National Guard of Massachusetts and the U.S. Army Reserve, serving honorably from 1953 until his honorable discharge in May of 1959. He then moved out to Vancouver, Washington with his wife Maria and daughter Donna where they opened and operated a restaurant called Rio’s Roma for 4 years.

Alfred then returned home and began a distinguished career in 1964 as a foreman for General Motors Corporation in Framingham, Massachusetts where he dedicated 25 years of his service.

In addition to his work at General Motors, he owned and operated Rio Reality from 1969 to 1987 and then went on to work for Dora Naves & Associates in Marlboro, Mass. where he continued his passion to sell real estate until 2017, proudly contributing to the real estate landscape of his community.

His welcoming smile and enduring kindness touched the hearts of all who knew him.

Alfred was a man who embraced life with a kind spirit and a jovial disposition. Known affectionately as a “Social Butterfly,“ he had a unique ability to welcome everyone with his warm smile and always ready to share a short story or a quick joke with them.

His kindness and humor were Hallmark of his personality, traits that he instilled in his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with valuable life lessons, and moral convictions.

His commitment to community services shined brightly throughout his life. He was an active parishioner in both the former Christ the King Parish and St. Michael’s Parish in Hudson. He served as an usher and greeter at the church, always greeting parishioners with joy and bidding them farewell with a warm smile. His engagement extended to being a member of different unions: The United Auto Workers UAW, The National Association of Realtors, NAR, the Holy Ghost Society, and the Portuguese Continental Union showcasing his dedication to both his profession and his heritage.

One of Alfred's proudest moments was when he was honored and awarded by the Portuguese Embassy and other Dignitaries for being the oldest living member of the Hudson Portuguese Club at the Centennial Gala in 2019.

In his private life, Alfred cherished the time he spent with family and friends. He often enjoyed the outdoors through hunting and golfing as well as, attending his grandchildren’s and great- grandchildren’s sporting events.

Along with his beloved wife, Maria, Alfred loved to travel to various global destinations, particularly favoring Europe and the United States.

They attended many social events together, particularly dinner dances within the Portuguese community as they both loved and enjoyed dancing, as he was a member of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio and his desire to perfect the art of dancing.

He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as spending time playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, playing the lottery, cards and cribbage.

Alfred is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, the love of his life, Maria J. (Pinto) Rio, along with their two daughters, Donna M. Rio-DiBlasi and her partner John Welch and Cynthia Rio – Bacon. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren: Charles J. Bacon II and his partner Meghan McGorty, Thomas D. DiBlasi and his wife Danielle Dignan-DiBlasi, Christopher P. Bacon and his partner Kayla Stephens, Nicholas D. DiBlasi, Celina M. Bacon-Hass and her husband Ryan Hass and step-granddaughter Jessica Welch-Wood; his great grandchildren; Caleb J. A. Bacon, Riley M. Bacon-Hass, Charley J. Bacon and Oakley J. Bacon along with his granddaughter Celina's close friend Alexis King and her husband Will and their children Tobias and Julian, all of whom Alfred adopted as his own grandchildren.

Alfred‘s legacy is further carried on by his sister-in-law‘s: Irene Teixeira, Drina Cardoso, and Lucia Lampinen and her husband Jack as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including his longtime best friend Ruben Souza and dear friends Joel L. Kubilis and Shana Schroth for their love and kindness that they brought into his life.

Alfred was predeceased by his parents, John P. Rio and Elvira (Coute) Rio. His siblings: Louis Rio, Henry Rio, Charles Rio, Carmelyn (Nina) Borroz and John P. Rio.

He proudly embraced his Portuguese heritage and was deeply proud of his family, especially of his marriage to the love of his life, Maria and the life that they created together along with their two daughters.

Alfred Joseph Perry Rio, was a true man of honor and integrity. He will be deeply missed by many, but never forgotten. He will be fondly remembered for his wisdom, generosity, laughter, and the countless memories he created with family and friends.

He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visiting hours will be held at the Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson, MA on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St Michael’s Parish on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at St. Michaels Cemetery at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alfred to : CLLSociety.org Or MSPCA.org. Both charities were always close to Alfred's heart.