Thomas D. Bolio

DUDLEY – Thomas D. Bolio, 62, of Dudley-Oxford Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas N. Bolio and his wife Jacquelyn of Sturbridge, and Nicholas F. Bolio and his wife Julie of Marlborough; his partner, Maxine A. Schmidt of Dudley; his mother, Angela (Ferrante) Bolio of Oxford; two brothers, Paul Bolio of Oxford, and Jeffrey Bolio and his wife Lorna of Oxford; a sister, Kim McDonald of Oxford; a grandson, Westley A. Bolio of Sturbridge; his former wife, Rosemarie Conley of Dudley; and many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Worcester, son of the late Francis Bolio, was raised in Oxford and lived most of his life in Dudley. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1980.

Mr. Bolio worked at Cool Air Creations in Smithfield, RI, for 12 years. Previously, he owned and operated Bolio Sporting Goods in Webster for 33 years. He was a 3-sport athlete for Oxford high school, playing football, basketball, and baseball, and remained active in sports throughout his life. He was the former president of South County Pop Warner Football and coached several sports, including his son Nick’s Pop Warner team when they competed in the national championship.

Mr. Bolio loved to travel and especially loved cruises. He had a special place in his heart for his dog, Jackson. He will be remembered as a great father to his sons, and an amazing son, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He was a wonderful man and always enjoyed a good time with family and friends.

A funeral will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025, from Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Save-A-Dog, 604 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.