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HENRY J. NASELLA

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HENRY NASELLA Obituary

NASELLA, Henry J. Age 77, of Cambridge, passed away on May 2, 2024. Beloved husband of Michele (Maguire) Nasella. Loving father of Melisa Nasella of Concord, Lauren Degoes of Cambridge and Joshua Nasella of Oyster Bay, NY. Dear grandfather to Hayden, Addison, Parker, Olivia, Luca, Verona and Mila. Henry is also survived by his sister, Diane Nasella of Wakefield; brother, Robert Nasella of Melrose; and cousin, Linda Jeffries of Ponte Verda, FL. Henry received a BS from Northeastern University, where he was a Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees. In 2005, he co-founded LNK Partners. Prior to LNK, Henry served as Chairman and CEO of Star Markets and was the first President of Staples. All Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry's name can be made to The Center for Cancer Care Equity, at MGH/Yawkey Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 3 to May 4, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for HENRY NASELLA

21 Entries

Joshua Kruger

May 2, 2025

Remembering a great man today. Thinking of friends and family on what must be a difficult day.

Joseph Matkowski

October 4, 2024

My Deepest Sympathies to the Nasella families I worked for your father in various Star Markets and as a Tractor Trailer driver. Your father was a great person very respectful of everyone. I enjoyed see him when he came to the markets. He always made it a point to chat . God Bless Henry and his family.

Felicia Isoldi

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Sandra Vozzella

May 7, 2024

Michelle and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Henry's passing. Many years , of knowing Henry.
I remember his pleasant, sincere and thankful personality.

We had many conversations, during the opening of the Allston Star.
May he R.I.P.

Sandra Vozzella

James Lembo

May 6, 2024

I was a fried and worked with him at star market in Stoneham he was always happy funny and had a wonderful work ethic he will be missed

Beth Cross

May 6, 2024

Henry was a dear friend and trusted mentor to me and so many of us at Ariat. His wise counsel and steadfast commitment was a foundation upon which we built our company. Our most sincere condolences to his loving family and the many people for whom Henry was so important. We will miss you Henry.

Nancy Carroll

May 6, 2024

My sincere condolences to Henry's family. We went to high school together in Stoneham. Henry was always busy, hardworking and always friendly. He had kind words to and about people he knew. Kind is one of the best things a person can be remembered for - and that is how I remember Henry.

Manny Chirico

May 6, 2024

Henry was a mentor and a dear friend. He was my most trusted advisor and helped guide me through my 16 years as CEO of PVH. I will miss him and his sage advice. My heartfelt condolences to his loving family. Rest in Peace my friend.

Patti (MacLennan) Greaves

May 5, 2024

God Bless your family Henry you were one of my favorite classmates may you always remember the good times! Sincerely Patti (MacLennan) Greaves

Karen ( Teschek) Murphy

May 5, 2024

My sincere sympathies to Henry's family and close friends. He was an exceptional man - admired by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed - but not forgotten.

Normand Hamel

May 4, 2024

My condolences to all the Nasella family. Henry was the Best store Manager I ever worked for. He was a person who everybody felt better for knowing him, and always made you feel how important you were on his team. He was always the consummate gentleman. RIP

Roberta Cochran

May 4, 2024

I am so sad to learn of Henry´s passing. My deepest sympathies to the Nasella family. Henry was a wonderful man.

I had the good fortune to work with Henry at both Star Market and at Staples. Henry was a brilliant leader, who cared deeply for his team, mentored us and celebrated all our successes. We all aspired to be more like Henry.

Henry will be deeply missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know him. I hope your fond memories of Henry will bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Thank you Henry for being such a positive person in my life.

Roberta Cochran

LARRY COCHRAN

May 4, 2024

Henry was a mentor to me and anysuccess I have had in life is thanks to him.
God Bless You
Love Larry Cochran

Betty Hansen

May 4, 2024

So sorry to hear of Henry´s recent passing. Worked with him (and Diane) at the Stoneham Star Mkt almost 60 years ago. My condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.

Julie Gessin

May 3, 2024

Henry was a fantastic mentor. I was lucky to be in his circle and unaware of how big he made his circle truly because you felt like he always had time for you. He meant so much to so many and his leadership style will continue to live on in so many organizations. My heart is with Michele and his children and grandchildren who he adored.

Penny McIntyre

May 3, 2024

Henry was a mentor and dear friend. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Denise Moreschi

May 3, 2024

Henry was a quiet,unassuming mentor.Back at Star in the early days,he new how to motivate & challenge his team.He made sure we had fun at his meetings & thanked everyone with an end of summer outing with a "free" bus ride to NH!! He was a natural leader,admired by all.

Joseph Vassalluzzo

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Josh Kruger

May 3, 2024

Henry was an amazing man. He was a true mentor who I met when he was our guest speaker at Northeastern University awards ceremony. I worked with him on many occasions and despite being one of the most accomplished and generous individuals I have even known he always had time for me. Much of my success is due to Henry and I am saddened by the premature loss of such a fabulous man. I hope Michelle and the entire family find comfort in knowing what a truly exceptional person he was and the indelible mark he left on my life. I will miss him dearly.

Melanie I. Marken

May 3, 2024

My deepest sympathies to you all- Henry was a kind and generous man- in his knowledge, his vision and his spirit. Serious and funny. It was a privilege to have been part of his team at Star and more so Wild Harvest.