Sulo Richard Salmela

Sulo Richard Salmela, 69, of Northbridge, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Sulo was born in Hudson, MA to Henry and Elvi Salmela, youngest of 5 children. He is survived by his sister Sigrid and many nieces and nephews.

He attended Hudson High School where he ran track, known as "The Flying Finn" in the graduating class of 1974. Following his brother, he studied landscaping at The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass. A cross country adventure took him to the California Bay Area where he started his own landscaping business. Years later, love and family brought him back to Massachusetts. 

An avid adventurer of the woods; he loved the outdoors, hiking, landscaping or simply being. With a passion for playing guitar, natural wonder and curiosity, Sulo left a lasting impression on anyone lucky enough to meet him. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton located at 3 Grafton Common Grafton, MA 01519. The Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home 50 Central St., Hudson, MA are honored to assist with arrangements.