Passing of Buddy Scurto

Greg Barsamian · 10-26-2013, 10:09 PM

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.

Jim Whitehead · 10-26-2013, 10:56 PM

Thanks for the info Greg

Marc LaBrecque · 10-27-2013, 12:33 PM

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

Marc

Greg Barsamian · 10-28-2013, 02:48 PM

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.

Mark Markow · 10-28-2013, 04:02 PM

wow. sad news. my prayers go out to his family.

Bob Don · 10-28-2013, 05:09 PM

Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. My condolences and prayers to his family.

danny waters sr · 10-28-2013, 09:03 PM

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..

Eric Merryfield · 10-28-2013, 09:47 PM

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

Ultimate Converter Concepts · 11-09-2013, 12:07 PM

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Scurto family

10-26-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 707 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	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
Jim Whitehead Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MA. Posts: 287 Likes: 152 Liked 150 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto Thanks for the info Greg

10-27-2013, 12:33 PM	#3
Marc LaBrecque Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 704 Likes: 20 Liked 431 Times in 114 Posts	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 Marc

10-28-2013, 02:48 PM	#4
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 707 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	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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Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto wow. sad news. my prayers go out to his family. __________________ Mark Markow 171 ss/tb

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Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,494 Likes: 1,111 Liked 893 Times in 190 Posts	Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto Sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. My condolences and prayers to his family. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

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danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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.. __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340" Last edited by danny waters sr; 10-28-2013 at 09:05 PM. Reason: few more words

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Eric Merryfield Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 872 Likes: 1 Liked 502 Times in 130 Posts	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 __________________ Eric Merryfield 1883 STK

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Ultimate Converter Concepts Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cornelius, N.C. Posts: 403 Likes: 6 Liked 59 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Passing of Buddy Scurto Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Scurto family __________________ Lenny Croteau www.ultimateconverter.com Phone 704-892-6837