Henry DiRico
Henry DiRico of Milton died at home peacefully Friday, April 22, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.
Henry was born in Quincy, MA and attended B.C. High and Babson College where he got a BS in Economics and Finance. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War. Upon his return, he went to work at Hub Folding Box Company, his family business, where he worked for 66 plus years.
Francesco DiRico, his father, emigrated from Italy to New Haven, Connecticut at age 14. In 1918, he founded Hub Folding Box Company, Inc. in Boston, the “Hub” of New England.
Henry and his brothers continued their father’s philosophy of innovation, creativity and reinvesting money back into the business. In 1964, they purchased their first multi-color letter press. Then in 1968, they purchased their first sheet fed offset press, a 3-color Harris. Then a few years later they added a 5-color Harris offset press which enabled them to start looking at new business they could not run before. In 1981, they had the foresight to build a new state-of-the-Art facility which transformed Hub’s operation from three six story buildings to one floor. He built strategic relationships with our customers many of whom we still do business with today. Henry, a driven entrepreneur, was always looking for new and innovative ideas to help Hub’s customers. Even up until he passed, he and his brother Alfred continued to reinvest in the latest innovative technology available today!
The DiRico family continues to operate the business today. Five members of the third generation are employed in various management, sales, engineering and manufacturing positions. Hub operates from a family owned 300,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, 25 miles southwest of Hub’s original Boston location.
Henry loved golf, and was a member of the Wollaston Golf Club in Milton, Salem Country Club in Danvers, The Mid Ocean Club Bermuda and Hobe Sound in Jupiter, FL.
His other passion was skiing at Mt. Cranmore in North Conway, NH. He enjoyed going every weekend with his family and friends until he was 80 years old.
He was an avid horseman and owned thoroughbred race horses. He enjoyed watching them run and spending time in Saratoga in the summers.
He had a tremendous balance in his life, he loved to work hard but also enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Beloved husband of Patricia (Manion) DiRico (50 years). Loving father of H. Anthony DiRico and his wife Jennifer of Milton, Francesca DiRico of Milton, Maria Tempel and her husband Brian of Watertown, Rose Miller and her husband Peter of Scituate, also survived by 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Brother of Alfred DiRico and his wife Rosalie of Quincy and the late Joseph F. DiRico and his late wife Adeline DiRico, and the late Mary (DiRico) Flavin and her late husband Aloysius T. Flavin. Son of the late Francesco and Rose (Marsciarelli) DiRico.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton on Saturday at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave. MILTON on Friday 3 – 8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
Donations can be made in Henry DiRico’s name to the Sankaty Head Foundation (Caddie Camp), P.O. Box875, Siasconset, MA 02564
Guestbook Entries
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire DiRico family. May you all find peace in his memories and knowing he is smiling down at all of you from a better place.
Henry was a joy to spend time with and his love of life and family was easy for all to see!
I was fortuntate to be part of his life on golf courses, football stadiums and many fun assorted adventures!
His laugh was fabulous and his sense of humor outstanding!
God Bless you Henry
Rest in Peace
Love
Dan and all the Murphys in Woodstock CT
You will always be fondly remembered by me Henry, the many times I was going through difficult times in my life you would pull me into your office and sit and listen to my problems, then you would offer your advice to me in a gentle and loving way that whenever I left your office, I always felt like life was going to get better. I respected you as my own father. I admired what a gentleman you were and how you lived your life with such verocity. You will be sorely missed, You were a model of generosity and kindness, I hope to aspire to become a man like you. May you rest in peace, You have earned your place in the kingdom of heaven, May GOD bless you and forever watch over and protect your family. With all My Love. Steve Listro
My condolences go out to all the DiRico family members. Henry was a special person indeed. His interests ranged widely, but his principal focus was always Hub Packaging. His commitment to being the best packaging supplier was clearly evident to anyone fortune to be associated with Henry. His commitment to Gorton’s was key to our continued success. I feel very fortunate to have partnered with Henry and Hub Packaging as we’ve grown together.
Dave Weber
Gorton’s
Please accept our sincerest sympathies at this sad time. We offer our condolences to the entire DiRico family. It is a comfort knowing what an amazing and plentiful life Henry lived. May God comfort you now and bring you consolation.
Joseph & Leanne Shaw
Francesca-Tim and I are deeply sorry with the loss of your Father. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia and Tim
Mrs. Dirico, Tony, Francesca, Maria and Rose, I will always remember your husband and father as one of the kindest and most generous people that I have had the honor of knowing. I know that your time together and wonderful memories will sustain you in this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Morgan.
Sorry for your family’s loss. It has been a pleasure to work for Hub for the past 29 years. Henry was a great man. I’m going to miss him.
Allan Johnson
To Tony and the entire DiRico Family: My sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. DiRico. I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Milton Hospital in February. Despite feeling poorly, he was charming and kind during our brief visit, even inquiring about my mom’s well-being, who was in the hospital at the same time. My mom, Sarah Hefler, sends her sympathies also. May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you guide you in the days ahead. Blessings.
My dear, dear friend, Henry,
As saddened as I was to hear this news I do find great comfort in knowing that you had one of the best Welcoming Committees waiting for you — with a tee time all set up.
To Pat, Tony, Francesca, Maria, and Rose, all my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
Marge
What Henry meant to the lives of the Hurley Family cant be put in the words to express our sincere love and gratitude. Henry and I had a relationship over the past 30 years thatI will foreever be grateful by the Hurley Family
To the wonderful family he raised we wish you all the best with the wonderful memories that you must have.
Dan – Polly – & Steve Hurley.
To Fred, Tony and the entire DiRico Family….
I am so, so saddened by the passing of Henry.
Henry and Fred remain two of the kindest, “real” gentlemen that I have ever had the pleasure to meet, in this industry especially and in life in general.
I had the great and good fortune to be “stranded” by the events of “9.11” at a trade show in Chicago with both Henry & Tony.
Henry’s calm bearing did much to allay my fears and assure me that “everything would turn out OK”, and for all intents, it has.
I always think of him with much gratitude and many prayers on the anniversary of that dreadful day – I will continue to do so.
I’ll never forget our 14-hour drive back to New England with Tony at the wheel and Henry providing navigation and keeping us all awake and alert with so many wonderful stories and anecdotes.
Tony, you learned from the best – this world’s loss is Heaven’s gain.
“De Colores” – Tom Crosby
My Condolences to the DiRico family.Henry was an inspiration in his Professional and Personal life. I am Honored to have known such a wonderful man and family and I am a better man for knowing and working for you all.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Thomas Wall
My condolences and deepest sympathy go out to the DiRico family. I only knew Henry for a short time and found him to be a compassionate and caring person. Be encouraged he is in a better place watching over you with the same embrace he had for life. May you find peace in the memories you have of him. He will always be by your side as your guiding light.
Randy George
Account Executive
Hub Folding Box
Pat, Tony and the DiRico Family –
May your many memories and special family moments provide you comfort and strength with Henry at peace.
In our lives we are blessed with many friends, but few who give and care as much as Henry DiRico. A consummate gentleman, a role model family man and respected businessman merely begin to define Henry.
May fresh powder, groomed fairways, endless olives in your glass and open seats to accommodate all of your friends at the table greet you in Heaven, Henry…Your positive influence and special friendship will live on in each of us.
With Love and Sympathy,
George, Natalie, Jillian, Courtney, Alec and Jack Sine
With deepest sympathies I wish the DiRico Family peace of heart and tranquility of mind in the knowledge that Henry was a much loved man.
I am thankful to him for the wonderful opportunity and trust he placed in me.
Larry DiBattista
My condolences to the DiRico family.
May God Bless You All.
Henry was a class act a gentle man’s gentleman
Our condolences to the DiRico Family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
Laura Gillis & Christine McNulty (Eddie Buck’s daughters)
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Henry DiRico. I shall always remember him as a gentleman and wonderful family man. I send my love and condolences to the entire DiRico family.
With sympathy, Razzi Syberts
How fortunate I was to come into the company of Henry DiRico and his wonderful circle of friends and family by way of also being in the packaging business. In the 20 or so years of our friendship, I was privilaged to have enjoyed with Henry, I learned a great deal about both life and business from him. I came to know a man of great character and principal who was not shy about backing both up with action. Whether I was stopping in to drop off a project or some fresh eggplant from my garden, an enthusiastic greeting and visit to briefly solve the worlds problems ensued. Countless golf outings and all the dinners were each a chance for more great stories and wisdom garnered from a life fully lived. How I will miss those wonderfull opportunities to get the straight story in his classic Boston delivery. If I were a betting man I would put all my money on him to beat the spread, crush the over/under and enjoy eternal life in God’s light.
Henry, God Bless you and as many have said before me; there is a wide fairway waiting for you in heaven.
Dan Shedd, my family and everyone who you touched at our little company.
What a blessing it is to have known Henry! Knowing that he made the world in which we live a better place and had such a positive impact on so many people’s lives will hopefully bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Treasure those wonderful memories you have of him! He was a special person.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the DiRico family,
Tracy and Malcolm
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Henry over the past few months. His determination and drive inspired me…he truly made a difference in my life.
My condolences to the entire family,thank you for my time with Henry.
Linda McGregor PT
Pat, Tony, Francesca, Maria and Rose,
We are so sorry to hear of Henrys passing.
So many wonderful memories on Woodland, which make us smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With sympathy,
The Cahills
Francesca, Maria, and Rose I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was truly a wonderful amazing man. I was blessed to have known him and he always made me feel welcome. May he rest in peace.
colleen
thanks
see you