Anthony Shaker

Anthony Ira Shaker, 80, of New Seabury as well as Naples, Florida, (formerly of Andover), passed away Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Stephanie (Nacewicz) and Anthony J. Shaker. He was the husband of Sandra (Maheu) for 26 years prior to her passing.

Anthony’s professional career spanned decades in the commercial HVAC industry. He was the owner of BALCO, BTE, ESI and Enfinity companies. Following the sale of his companies, Anthony served as a consultant for EMCOR. He served as the past president of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), where his contributions helped shape the industry.

Outside of his professional life, Anthony was a passionate and active man. For over 40 years, he was a valued member of the New Seabury Country Club, where he enjoyed countless hours on the golf course and hanging out with his golf friends of more than 40 years. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid pickleball player and found great joy in deep-sea fishing and spending time on his boat, Desperado 2.0. He ran 21 marathons during his lifetime, proudly participating in the Boston Marathon 12 times.

Anthony is survived by his daughter, Lindsay McDermott of Hopkinton; his siblings, Joyce Bodak and husband Michael of Southwick, and Thomas Shaker and wife Nancy of Westfield; his sister-in-law, Jane Maheu of New Seabury; five grandchildren, Conor, Taylor, Madison, Piper and Brody of Hopkinton; as well as his nieces and nephews, Cheryl Sunshine, Mark Bodak, Tyler, Nicole and Ryan Maheu, and Courtney Sullivan. He was predeceased by brother-in-law Ronald Maheu and nephew Ben Shaker.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 4-7 p.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe Street. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at St. Augustine Parish in Andover, with burial to follow in West Parish Garden Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund (jimmyfund.org).

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