Paul Ghetti 78, of Natick died Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Carr) Ghetti with whom he shared 56 years marriage.
A Natick resident for 60 years, he was born in Senigallia Italy, the son of the late Sante and Amelia (Picciolli) Ghetti.
Mr. Ghetti was owner of Ghetti Carburetor and Electric of Framingham for 30 years retiring in 1994.
Paul was a member of the Natick Lodge of Elks and a standout golfer in the clubs men’s league at Sandy Burr for many years. He was known for his love of the game of golf, a competitive spirit, and sharing his enthusiasm and good sportsmanship with his many friends on the course where ever he played.
Growing up on the beautiful Adriatic coast of Italy, he had a long appreciation of the water and boating. A talent craftsman he built his own boat which he enjoyed cruising on many New England lakes and waterways.
Paul was very happy wintering in Naples, Florida with his wife Ruth and frequently reflected to her and his family that he felt that “he lived his life to its fullest, and had no regrets”.
In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter Cynthia A. Ghetti of Natick, two sons Ronald S. Ghetti and his wife Jamie of Hyannis, Vincent Paul Ghetti of Bridgewater, eight grandchildren; Timothy, Justin, Joey, Kelly Jennifer, Cameron Ghetti Nicholas and Jake Thorsen, his sister in law Ida Ghetti, and several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Geno and Julio Ghetti.
Funeral services are private.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to the Natick Elks Scholarship Fund, 95 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760
Arrangements are by the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common.