Scott R. Thorud passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family’s love on Sunday, July 9th. He was 53. Born and raised in Medford, Scott was the son of Nicolina “Nikki” (Calococci) and the late Richard L. Thorud.
Scott graduated from Medford Vocational Technical High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. After graduation, Scott enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as a jet propulsion specialist in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was stationed at bases in the US and served temporary duty assignments overseas. After his honorable discharge, Scott embarked on his career in the biomedical field and, for the past 16 years, worked as a Senior Manufacturing Manager at Nova Biomedical in Waltham.
A devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Scott lived in Tewksbury. An active athlete, he enjoyed all sports, particularly hockey and golf. Above all, Scott cherished spending time with family and friends, and he and his beloved wife Joanne (Jo) enjoyed travelling. Scott was always up for an adventure. Whether it be a spontaneous getaway or a trip that required planning and a passport, his enthusiasm for travel was infectious. He will always be remembered for his love for his wife, family and friends, and his optimism, patience, kindness, honesty, professionalism and sense of duty.
Scott was the beloved husband of Joanne M. (Sallese) Thorud. He was a devoted son to his parents, Nikki and the late Richard, and was dear brother to Denise Thorud of Medford. He was the nephew of Dorothy Calococci of Medford and Thomas Calococci and his wife Ginny of Melbourne, FL. He was the son-in-law of Joyce Certusi of Tewksbury and nephew of the late Jacquline “Jackie” Reinke of Minnesota. He was a loving uncle to Trent Sullivan of Manchester, NH, Dyllan McCabe of Barnstead, NH and Collin McCabe of Berwick, ME. Scott also leaves his many loving cousins.
Scott’s funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford on Monday, July 17th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St. Medford at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday, July 16th from 3 – 7 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in Scott's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Chen-Huang Center for EGFR mutant lung cancer, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.