Rudy Paul Vasquez, age 94, of Medford passed away on Sunday, August 16th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in St. Paul, MN, he was the son of the late Guadalupe and Sebastiana (Lopez) Vasquez. Rudy proudly served as a Quarter Master in the Navy during the Korean War, and after returning to civilian life worked as an electronics technician and supervisor. After marriage, he settled in Medford with his wife and raised a family.
Rudy worked at American Science & Engineering. He loved working with his hands and could repair just about anything. Rudy coached Medford Little League back in the day, and also wrote articles for the Medford Mercury. He was a great dancer and an avid reader. Rudy had a great sense of humor and told some bad jokes which only made everyone laugh. He was helpful in every way and would always problem solve. Rudy loved to travel and made so many memories with his family trips. He loved music and was an Elvis fan, and could do an Elvis impersonation that always lit up the room. Rudy was everything you could want in a father and will be sorely missed.
Rudy was the beloved husband of 69 years to the late Anna (Locore) Vasquez who passed in 2023. He was the loving father of Gerald Vasquez and his partner Kristin Swensen of Lyman, ME, Stephan Vasquez and his wife Charlene of Tewksbury, David Vasquez and his wife Jennifer, and Maria Manning and her husband John, all of Medford. Rudy was the adored grandfather of Gerald Vasquez, Jr., Rachael Jepson, Stephan Vasquez, Jr., Alana and Jack Manning. He was the great grandfather of Sierra, Ayla and Cole Jepson, and Stephan Vasquez, III. Rudy was a dear brother to Marie Aguirre, Shirley Bobick, Gerald Vasquez, Dolores Franco, Jeannie Noreen of St. Paul, MN, and the late Louise Gomez and James Vasquez.
Visiting hours will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Friday, August 21st from 4 to 8 PM and again on Saturday, August 22nd at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.