Eric Charles Sigillo

Eric Charles Sigillo passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026.

He leaves his loving wife of 33 years, Kathryn (Bushnell) Sigillo. He is also survived by his brother, David (Jane) Sigillo, of Methuen, MA; his sister, Patricia (Barry) Noonan, of Windham, NH; his sisters-in-law, Cynthia Stevens, of Chicago, IL, and Nancy (Gerry Soifer) Bushnell, of San Diego, CA; four nieces, four grandnieces, and three grandnephews.

Eric was the oldest child of the late Fred and Irene (DeVisch) Sigillo, of Lawrence, Massachusetts.

A graduate of Lawrence High School, Eric went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts in Biology-Allied Health at Merrimack College, and his Master of Science in Clinical Pathology-Immunology at Medical College of Virginia. He followed that up by earning an MBA with Honors in Marketing at Northeastern University.

Eric was quite accomplished in his career. He worked for many years at Nova Biomedical in Waltham, Massachusetts, managing Research and Design teams that successfully designed and developed new assay products and instrument platforms. Along with colleagues, Eric helped secure two patents for the company during his tenure. Before joining Nova Biomedical, Eric was an R&D Scientist for BP Amoco-Gene Trak Systems in Framingham, MA, and a Consultant with Reid Laboratories for two years concurrently. Prior to this, he worked as a Scientist for both Immunotech and Hygeia Sciences.

Outside of his professional life, Eric had an interest in history, especially WWI and WWII eras. He enjoyed visiting military museums both locally and around the world. Eric was a supporter of, and had great respect and admiration for the military: it was his custom, when he encountered a man or woman in uniform, to offer a sincere thank you for their service.

For 15 years, Eric was a proud member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Dedicated to preserving patriotic heritage, "The Ancients" are the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere, and they serve as conservators of Boston's proud military tradition, and that of the nation, as well. It was gratifying for Eric to wear the uniform and represent this institution, whether they were marching in parades or traveling abroad together. Eric served as the secretary of the group's military support committee for 5 years, was a public affairs officer for 3 years, and a member of the museum and library committee for 5 years. His involvement with The Ancients was a special time in his life.

Eric was happy to volunteer his time in a number of organizations: he was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Middlesex Deputy Sheriff Association for 15 years; Webmaster for the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts for 7 years; First Lieutenant with the Massachusetts State Defense Force for 3 years.

As for Eric's softer side, he always had a keen interest in plants and gardening. His ability to nurture and maintain house plants was legendary, in fact: there are plants in his home today, such as the striped dracaena and the mother in-law's tongue, that started out as small shoots, and now, years later, are so healthy and robust that they are reaching towards the ceilings! Outside his home, Eric was highly invested in his many and varied trees, shrubs, and flowering plants, and he thought nothing of spending long summer days tending to them. His gardens are truly beautiful, and are appreciated by both humans and wildlife. A bird enthusiast, Eric happily kept his many bird feeders full, and was rewarded by an amazing variety of feathered friends who frequented them.

It's fair to say that Eric was a self-driven, lifelong learner. He was passionate about reading and researching topics of interest, and also about traveling, always with Kathy by his side. Before a trip, he would thoroughly delve into learning about the destination: places to visit, tours, museums, expeditions, restaurants to try. In recent years, Eric dove into a new area: cooking - especially unusual dishes he'd encountered on his many excursions. In Thailand, Oman, Dubai, and Vietnam, Eric reveled in tasting exotic menu items, and he looked forward to recreating them at home. What a treat it was to have dinner at Eric and Kathy's: Eric would always have a printed menu of the unique dishes he'd be serving (but always mindful of the less brave among his guests, he would offer more tame options, as well). Also on the menu would be a list of the myriad cognacs and cordials that Eric collected on his adventures.

In September of last year, Eric and Kathy, and Eric's siblings and their spouses, took a trip to Belgium, the beloved home country of Eric's father. It was a wonderful time together, exploring Brussels and Ghent, visiting with relatives, and enjoying delicious food and drinks. A highlight was attending the popular Belgian Beer Weekend at the beautiful Grand-Place in Brussels.

Eric had a deep heart for family, and was a loving uncle to his treasured nieces and grands. Happy times spent together are now special memories his loved ones will carry with them.

It is difficult to say goodbye to this multi-layered man we were so fortunate to have in our lives. Eric will indeed be dearly missed.

Friends are invited to gather to raise a glass in celebration of Eric's life on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, in the Reservoir Room at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, located at 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505.