Obituary for Roy Stevens Whittredge
Born on February 8, 1942, Roy Stevens Whittredge, after a long illness, passed away, surrounded by his loving family on February 27, 2025.
Roy graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1959, where he was class treasurer and a member of the National Honor Society. He attended Northeastern University, where he became a charter member of the Northeastern University Skydiving Club. He earned a BS in Mathematics in 1963, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After graduation, Roy joined the United States Air Force, and served during the US Intervention in The Dominican Republic in 1965.
After the Air Force, Roy was employed at Draper Laboratories in Cambridge, MA, where he worked as a computer engineer on many projects for the Space Program and the US military. His contributions to the field of space exploration were invaluable, and he was recognized by MIT on August 15, 1969 for his contributions to the Apollo Program’s Primary Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems.
Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Geraldine Blasi Whittredge and their two children, Steven and his wife, Abby and Kristina and her husband, Patrick. His grandchildren, Dylan (20) and Axel (15), brought him immense joy and pride. He is also survived by the children of sister, Virginia Whittredge Capolupo: Rich, Wayne, Karen, Phil, and Stephen and their families. Roy’s legacy lives on through his family, who will cherish the memories and lessons he shared with them.
In addition to his professional achievements and family life, Roy had several hobbies, notably building electronic circuits and devices, and reading. Roy had an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and was a prolific reader of many subjects; notably, Mayan civilization, science, mathematics, and US history.
As we say goodbye to Roy Stevens Whittredge, we hold onto the memories of his kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. His legacy will continue to live on through the lives he touched and the love he shared. Roy’s impact on the world will never be forgotten, and his memory will always be cherished. Rest in peace, Roy, knowing that you were loved and will be missed dearly.
Donations may be made in Roy’s memory to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, 747 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10017.
The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, assisted the family with arrangements. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
