Augusto “Gus” Marchetti, of Natick, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born in Italy and raised in Wellesley, Gus lived a long life full of family, friends and travel.
Gus is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Sandra “Sandy” Ann Marchetti (Fisher), brother Luciano “Lou” Marchetti of South Natick, his children Steven Marchetti of New York City, Diane Cedrone of Wolfeboro NH, David Marchetti of Elkins Park PA, and Cathy Monheim of Springfield VA, grandchildren Cara Cedrone of Mansfield MA, Peter Marchetti and Jolene Ella Marchetti of Elkins Park PA, Kristen Anderson of Crozet VA and Zachary Monheim of Manayunk PA, and great-grandchildren Emma, Shane, Harper, Fiona and Lorelai.
Born on February 24, 1935 to Agnese and Abramo Marchetti in Boccassuolo, a mountain village in northern Italy, Gus came to the United States as an eleven-year-old in 1946 after World War II with his mother and brother to join Abramo after being separated for eight years due to the war. Gus and his family lived in Wellesley where he learned English, played sports, and made lifelong friends at school and work. He met his wife Sandy in high school in Wellesley; they married a year after graduation and moved into their home in Natick. Always a high achiever, Gus worked for relatives in construction and served for two years in the Army National Guard. He then enjoyed a 36-year career at F. Diehl & Son on Linden Street in Wellesley. Starting as a floor clerk, he retired as general manager of the hardware and garden departments.
He spent a lengthy retirement going back and forth between Natick and a summer cottage in Mattapoisett, hosting and visiting family, traveling overseas with friends, and taking meticulous care of his house and yard.
Family and friends are invited to Visitation at George F. Doherty & Sons, 477 Washington Street, Wellesley MA 02482 on Saturday, August 30, from 1-3 pm followed by a short service in the funeral home at 3pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gus’s memory to the National Blood Clot Alliance, www.stoptheclot.org.