Dr. Santosh K. Shetty passed away unexpectedly on Thursday February 10, 2011. He was President of New England Radiation Therapy Associates (NERTA) and was Director of Radiation Oncology at the William Lane Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen Massachusetts.
Dr. Shetty was born in Mangalore, India in 1942. He graduated from Mysore Medical College before arriving in the US for his residency. He trained in New York, Pittsburgh, and Boston. His compassionate manner and caring personality gave comfort to both the patients he treated and their families.
Dr. Shetty was very active in local and national cancer societies, Indian community organizations, and various charities near to his heart. He was a past president of IMANE and BANA.
He was an avid tennis player in his early years, and transitioned into becoming a seasoned golfer. He had a passion for travel, and also enjoyed spending time with numerous family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mrs. Sujyothi Shetty, his son Shawn, daughter and son in law Sajini and Chethan, grandson Elan, sister Mrs. Zarina Punja of Oregon, and brother Dr. Sharat Shetty of India. He will be dearly missed by family, friends, colleagues, and the Holy Family Hospital community.
Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Sunday, February 13, 2011, from 5 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, local chapter, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Chinmaya Mission, 1 Union Street, Andover, MA 01810. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.