Arthur M. Passero

Rye, NH – Arthur M. Passero, 79, a 56 year resident of Rye, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1946 in Somerville, MA, a son of the late Ernest and Mildred “Millie” (Bruno) Passero. Raised in West Somerville he graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1964. He went on to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology before being drafted and serving in the United States Coast Guard for 5 years, stationed in New Castle and Plum Island and onboard the USCGC Sherman during the Vietnam War. He was a plank owner of the Sherman and served as a TT3 (teletype and telephone technician). After serving his country he took advantage of the GI Bill, first graduating summa cum laude from NH Voc Tech and then rounding out his degree at the University of New Hampshire in 1975. Art started his career as the store manager at Goodyear Tire in Lynn before transitioning to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he worked as a metrologist in the calibration lab for the next 25 years, retiring in 2004. He was member of the American Legion Frank E. Booma Post 6 in Portsmouth and a former Eucharistic Minister of St. Theresa Parish in Rye Beach. As an Eagle Scout himself, he took the helm as Scout Master of Troop 181 of Rye, guiding both his sons to becoming Eagle Scouts as well. He was an avid hiker who spent many hours with family in the White Mountains of NH, and a rabid Red Sox fan who thankfully lived to see the end of the curse in 2004. He enjoyed working around his house extensively, including building out the upper floors and re-wiring the electric. Surviving family members include his wife of 55 years, Wendy Passero of Rye; children, Cynthia Passero of Campton, NH, Michael Passero and his wife Tatiana of No. Hampton and Clifford Passero of Barrington, NH; grandchildren, Daniel and Maxim Passero; siblings, Ernest F. Passero SJ of Weston, MA, Eleanor McGeehan of Winchester, MA and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beloved older sister Louise Romeo. Visiting hours will be held from 1-3 pm on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday, September 8, 2025 at St. Theresa Parish, 820 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery, Rye. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited.

Arthur M. Passero

May 10, 1946 - August 30, 2025