Tulio J. Gasperini

Lincoln - A name synonymous with the accordion, Tulio Gasperini passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Brogi) Gasperini for 66 years and resided in Lincoln for 61 years. Tulio was recognized nationally as a virtuoso artist with a highly personal style, as well as an accomplished composer and educator of classical music. His success stemmed from a lifetime of driving passion devoted to the study of all phases of music and the mastery of the accordion. Born in Pawtucket, RI to Guerrino and Teresa (Eusebi) Gasperini, it was at age 3 that Tulio became mesmerized by his first sighting of an accordion. From then on, he was determined to play the accordion and taught himself to do so at age 4, followed by piano lessons until a reputable accordion teacher could be identified. Considered a prodigy, Tulio soon became the headliner at many theatre grand openings throughout New England and, by age 6, was featured regularly on WJAR radio from the former Outlet...