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10-26-2013, 10:09 PM | #1 |
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Passing of Buddy Scurto
New England Dragway is mourning the loss of New England Dragway Tech Director Buddy Scurto. He died on Friday, October 25.
Buddy has been part of the New England Dragway program since the track opened in 1966. He spent many years racing his favorite marquee, Mopar, in a variety of classes. Several years ago Buddy decided to step away from active racing and focus on safety by taking over as the track’s Tech Director. Buddy was recognized as one of the most knowledgeable tech inspectors on the east coast. He was tough, but fair. The entire drag racing community will miss him.” Arrangements for Buddy will be announced as soon as they are available. |
10-26-2013, 10:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
Thanks for the info Greg
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10-27-2013, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Buddy and his family he will be missed . Buddy was definitly one of the good ones . God Speed
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
Francis J. “Buddy” Scurto, Jr., 67, of Salem, NH died Friday, Oct. 25th at Methuen Health & Rehab in Methuen, MA.
Buddy grew up in Stoneham, MA, the son of the late Helena (Bauhofer) and Francis Scurto, Sr. He was Director of Technical Training for Midas. After retiring from Midas, he was Technical Director for New England Dragway. Cars and racing were Buddy’s life. He was predeceased by his wife, Joanne (Preston) Scurto. Buddy is survived by his children, Joseph Scurto of Elliot, ME, Kimberly Scurto of Salem, NH and Frankie Scurto and her husband Dan Ciobanu-Adi of Salem NH; His brother, James Scurto of Florida and his sister, Paula Scurto of Salisbury, MA, Brother in Law Edward Preston of Salem, NH, 2 grandchildren, Kendra and Caylee and several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be Friday, November 1st from 4 -8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079. There are no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Buddy’s name may be made to: Community Crossroads, 8 Commerce Dr., Unit 801, Atkinson, NH 03811. |
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
wow. sad news. my prayers go out to his family.
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Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. My condolences and prayers to his family.
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
I worked with Buddy whenever IHRA came to town. Always enjoyed these races and Buddy's company in the back of the lanes... So sorry to here this .....Prayers to family and friends from the Waters family . He was truly one of the GOOD guys..
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
So sorry to hear this. Buddy was always a pleasure to deal with, and treated all the bracket racers and stocker/super stockers very well. He was so patient with my 16 year old daughter her first tech card time, on a track rental day. NED will not be the same without him.
Eric
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Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto
Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Scurto family
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