Obituary for Pullumb Shehu
Pullumb Shehu, 79, of Medfield, MA passed away on May 26, 2022, after a long illness surrounded by his loved ones.
Pullumb lived most of his life in Tirana, Albania. He graduated from the University of Tirana with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He met his dear wife Polikseni (Neni) Kajana at the University and they married shortly after graduation. They had one child, Linda to whom Pullumb was a wonderful father, a mentor and a friend.
Pullumb worked for several years as an engineer in oil fields exploration and extraction. After a severe accident at work, he worked as a high school teacher in Tirana and taught technical design to many generations of students that loved him for his sharp mind, moral compass and sense of humor.
Pullumb had a life-long passion for classical music and had an extensive collection of concerts, symphonies and operas. He loved his home country Albania and was an avid admirer of nature and the beautiful Albanian coastline. He spent most of his free time listening to music, taking trips to the sea and enjoying the scenery that gave him peace and joy.
Pullumb is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Polikseni (Neni), his only daughter Linda Gjerasi of Medfield and her husband Piro, his grandchildren Alex and Anna whom he loved more than anything. He is also survived by his brother Telha Shehu of Tirana, Albania, many nieces and nephews, cousins and relatives that loved him dearly.
Pullumb is predeceased by his loving parents, Zarifi Shehu and Saide Shehu (Çomo) and his beloved sister Arta.
Visitations will be held at Robert Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home in Medfield, MA on Thursday, June 3rd from 10am-12pm followed by funeral services at Vine Lake Cemetery.
Pullumb lived most of his life in Tirana, Albania. He graduated from the University of Tirana with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He met his dear wife Polikseni (Neni) Kajana at the University and they married shortly after graduation. They had one child, Linda to whom Pullumb was a wonderful father, a mentor and a friend.
Pullumb worked for several years as an engineer in oil fields exploration and extraction. After a severe accident at work, he worked as a high school teacher in Tirana and taught technical design to many generations of students that loved him for his sharp mind, moral compass and sense of humor.
Pullumb had a life-long passion for classical music and had an extensive collection of concerts, symphonies and operas. He loved his home country Albania and was an avid admirer of nature and the beautiful Albanian coastline. He spent most of his free time listening to music, taking trips to the sea and enjoying the scenery that gave him peace and joy.
Pullumb is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Polikseni (Neni), his only daughter Linda Gjerasi of Medfield and her husband Piro, his grandchildren Alex and Anna whom he loved more than anything. He is also survived by his brother Telha Shehu of Tirana, Albania, many nieces and nephews, cousins and relatives that loved him dearly.
Pullumb is predeceased by his loving parents, Zarifi Shehu and Saide Shehu (Çomo) and his beloved sister Arta.
Visitations will be held at Robert Mitchell Caruso Funeral Home in Medfield, MA on Thursday, June 3rd from 10am-12pm followed by funeral services at Vine Lake Cemetery.