Cynthia L. Rooney

Cynthia Rooney

_{September 23, 1948 - October 9, 2025}

Cynthia Rooney, lovingly known as Cindy, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on October 9, 2025 at The Branches of Marlboro, Massachusetts at the age of 77. She was born on September 23, 1948 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and grew up in Watertown, Massachusetts. She graduated from Watertown High School in 1966. She embraced life as a mother, grandmother, and long-time Hudson resident.

Cindy built a lifelong career in business. She began at Barry Control in Watertown, developed office skills at IGA foods in Hudson, continued at Skinner Auctioneers in Bolton, and advanced as a General Manager at Upper Falls Beverage in Needham, Massachusetts for over 40 years. She loved her work and the people she met along the way, always bringing kindness, laughter, and dedication to everything she did. Hudson was truly her home for more than 50 years—a place she cared for deeply. She gave her time to the community, volunteering with the Hudson Public Schools, Girl Scouts, and local youth sports.

She is survived by her daughters Denise Dejnak and her husband Jack and Jeannie Graffeo and her husband Michael; grandchildren Daniel Dejnak, Megan Dejnak, Camille Graffeo, and Mia Graffeo; sister, Patricia Amichetti and brother, Roger Fillio and his wife Valerie; Partner Francis Martin and family. Cindy leaves behind her children’s father, Thomas Rooney, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Cindy was preceded in death by sister Barbara Fillio, brother-in-law Santo Amichetti, mother, Hilda Fillio and father, Wilmot Fillio.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10am - 12pm directly followed by a memorial service at the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home in Hudson, Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dementia Society of America www.dementiasociety.org/donate in memory of Cynthia Rooney, whose spirit and legacy will continue to inspire and resonate within the community and beyond.