Rudy Alterio, Sr.
October 27, 1934 – February 17, 2026
Resident of Holbrook, MA
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Rudy Alterio, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Rudy was born on October 27, 1934 in Navelli, Aquila, Italy to Berardino and Angela (Giampietri) Alterio. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Jean (Goldrick), son Rudy and wife Nancy (Sullivan) Alterio, Jr., son Richard (Ricky) and wife Kara (Shanahan) Alterio, daughter Gina and husband Mario Recupero. Cherished grandfather of Alicia Alterio and husband Samuel Suorsa, Rudy and Kathleen (Donahoe) Alterio, III, Julia (Recupero) and husband Jeffery Schnebelen, Keely Alterio, Nick Recupero, Brynna Alterio, and Rowan Alterio. Great-grandfather of Matti Suorsa, Peter Suorsa, Rudy Alterio, IV, and Frederick Alterio.
Rudy landed in Canada by himself at the age of 16 with only a dollar in his pocket. As a young adult Rudy attended hairdressing school where he met Jean, whom he married in 1960.
As hairdressers, Rudy and Jean moved to the U.S. eventually buying their first home in Stoughton, Massachusetts where they raised their three children. After years of working as a hairdresser, Rudy and Jean took ownership of Stanney’s Restaurant in 1973 to continue the proud tradition of serving good food, made with care, in a place that feels like home. Rudy was more than just a boss, he was a friend, mentor, and someone who genuinely cared about the people he worked alongside.
Over the years, Rudy saw generations of families come through the doors—kids enjoying their first ice cream cone, friends catching up over breakfast, neighbors sharing a cup of coffee at the counter. Rudy always knew he owed Stanney’s success to the incredible customers and staff who have supported him through the years. Stanney’s was recognized by the Holbrook Historical Society and inducted into the Holbrook Hall of Fame in 2025.
Rudy’s entrepreneurship continued with the opening of NAPA Auto Parts of Holbrook in 1993. Rudy had a love for cars, especially Cadillacs, and enjoyed delivering auto parts to the garages around town. Rudy was always one to converse with customers and provide them with a lending hand. Throughout the years, Rudy worked alongside his wife, children and several of his grandchildren who continue the tradition today at Stanney’s and NAPA.
In his spare time, Rudy enjoyed watching wrestling and the Patriots and tending to his many plants. One of his greatest joys was becoming “Grampy” and “Great Grampy” and seeing the many accomplishments of his grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held at the Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rt. 37), Holbrook on Wednesday, February 25th from 10am-12pm followed by a service at 12pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment Union Cemetery, Holbrook. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Brockton Visiting Nurse Association HOSPICE https://www.brocktonvna.org/
Services
Visitation
- February 25, 2026
- 10:00 am-12:00 pm
- Hurley Funeral Home
127 S. Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343
Funeral Service
- February 25, 2026
- 12:00 pm
- Hurley Currie Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343
Interment
- Interment immediately following services
- Union Cemetery, Union St. Holbrook, MA 02343
Sending my deepest condolences and love from my family, Rudy was a great man that never failed to bring a smile to my face every time we talked and I will miss him. Rest in Peace
Kara and family. Mark and I are sorry for the passing of your Dad. May he rest in peace.
Mark and Barbara DeCarli
May your memories of Rudy help you thru this difficult time, Enjoyed his company and breakfast many times and Ice Cream too My sympathies to the Family
Condolences to yours family i rember Nancy from Stanny .so Sad for your loo
My sincere condolences to his family .
He was a kind and caring man. I got to know him over the years I worked at Union Service Center. He had the best smile and laugh to go with it. He will be missed. I will miss you Rudy!
I consider must blessed to have known Sr. Every time I walked into NAPA he’d yell YUGO! since I was the only one to own one. RIP.
RIP Rudy. It was a pleasure knowing you over the years. You will be missed.
Deepest condolences to the entire family on Rudy’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
I worked at NAPA . Rudy was the best boss anyone could ever have. The man never stopped, always working. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
Im so sorry for your loss. I loved Rudy as a honorary grandfather.
I spent most of my young and teen years around him. He tought me so much about life, money, restaurants, and how to treat people. He was caring , giving, smart and great to be around. I will miss him. And he will never be forgotten. Love you guys.
Rick, Kara and family;
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies the Dolan family
We’re sending our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We are saddened for the loss of Papa Rudy.
What a wonderful man and great boss he was to our brother Bill.
Four years later and we still hear Papa Rudy stories at least once a week.
RIP
To the Alterio family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Rudy. I remember him well, from working for him in Stanneys.
May your memories bring comfort at this time.
RIP