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John Gillotti Obituary

John L. Gillotti, age 73 of Coventry, R.I., previously of Danbury, beloved husband of Mary (Maigis) Gillotti, passed away in Warwick, R.I., on Saturday, October 16, 2010. John was born in Waterbury, son of the late Antonio and Mildred (Anderson) Gillotti. He was a graduate of Henry Abbott Technical School and had served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Danbury D.A.V. Association and the Danbury Polish Club and had worked for many years at the Barden Corporation, where he retired in 2002, as a HVAC Supervisor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Linda Breen, of Gaylordsville; a son, Nicholas Gillotti of Fishkill, N.Y.; two brothers, Angelo Gillotti of Oxford and Frank Gillotti of Southbury; a sister, Mary Simon of Oakville; three grandchildren, Nicholas and Jake Gillotti and Sunshine Sauer, all of Bennington, Vt.; four great-grandchild-ren; Darin, Tyson and Zachary Sauer and Angelo Gillotti; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert and Victor Gillotti and sisters, Edith Pesillo and Adele Pratt. Friends may call in the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A brief service will be held during the calling hours. Interment will take place at Wooster Cemetery on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m.

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Published by The News-Times on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Darlene Lavoie

November 14, 2010

Darlene Lavoie

November 11, 2010

Darlene Lavoie

November 3, 2010

Jean's Right! It wont be the same without you John. No one to throw ideas around with and talk politics! You were a wealth of knowledge for many.
Love and Miss you Always,
Richard and Darlene

Jean Williams

November 2, 2010

John it's election day and we didn't get a chance to talk politics! Miss you.

John and Mary on the Newport Dinner Train

Darlene Lavoie

October 26, 2010

Marian Zaretski-Vieira

October 25, 2010

Johnny was one of the funniest peolple I ever had the honor to meet. From when I was little to this day his humor was so terrific. The family reunions at the farm, the chicken barbecueing, the cold can of beer, the walks on the paths on the property. These are the good lasting memories that I will keep always. Heaven got another angel to watch us.

sandy lafferty

October 20, 2010

John was a beautiful person Always doing for others He will be sadly missed
My sympathy for his loving family

Beautiful Family Photo taken by John's sister Mary

Darlene Lavoie

October 19, 2010

Ray & Linda Goetz

October 19, 2010

We shared many, many laughs with John years ago. Our condolences Mary.

The Staff of Romano Funeral Home

October 19, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Dawn Gillotti-Handrinos

October 19, 2010

My warmest and deepest condolences to Aunt Mary,nick and Linda,as well as the rest of the family,He will be sadly missed,great guy,one of my favorite Uncles,quick witted,great sense of humor..R.I.P..Uncle Johnny..

October 19, 2010

Papa thans for always believeing in me. You have tought me so many things. Nicholas is my little peice of you.Not only does he look like you,but he act just like you.Angelo will hear all about you growing up and will know you in his heart,please look after him and be his angel. I love you so much

October 19, 2010

Papa wow there is so much I can say but I cant express myself well on the comp.. But u helped me become a man and tought me how to take care of my family. So thank you very much and I will never forget you..

Rosella Dayton

October 18, 2010

Aunt Mary,Linda & Nick,so sorry to hear of your loss.Uncle John was the nicest man and one of my favorite uncles.He will be missed at all of our family gatherings,his lively sense of humor,his quick wit,and his warm laugh.We love you all,our prayers are with you.Love,your niece,Rosie,and my family,Dad,Bill,Jim& Shari

October 18, 2010

LOVE YOU FOREVER AN EVER , AND WILL SURLY MISS YOU. BELIEVE ME I WILL ALWAYS KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR LOVELY WIFE. LOVING YOU YOUR SIS MARY SYMAN. OAKVILLE CT.

Debbie & Mike Robinson

October 18, 2010

Mary, so sorry to hear of John passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time...

Kenneth Chapman

October 18, 2010

Although we didn't know you as well as some John, you will be remembered in out thoughts and prayers. Kenneth and Florence Chapman, Coventry, Rhode Island

*~* John *~*

Darlene Lavoie

October 18, 2010

We will go on but with our wonderful Memories of the Dearest Friend Ever.
We Love You John and Mary xoxo

*~ John ~*

Darlene and Richard Lavoie

October 18, 2010

The loss of our dear friend John will surely leave an emptiness in our hearts forever. We will remember all the good times and hopefully our memories will keep us together forever.
Heart Hugs go out to Mary, Linda, Nick and the rest of the family.
Love and Blessings,
Richard and Darlene

David & Barbara Smith

October 18, 2010

Mary & family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. John was such a great person. I will miss that big hug he always gave me when we stopped by. He will be missed. Love & hugs to you Mary.

Dianne & Bob Yamin

October 18, 2010

We extend our sincere condolences to Mary and the Gillotti Family. We will miss John.

Mary, John and Darlene

Darlene Lavoie

October 18, 2010

John amongst the Light and Crystal...

Darlene Lavoie

October 18, 2010

shirley martin

October 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kay Swenson

October 17, 2010

Mary and Family:
Keep your memories close in your heart. I am so sorry. My sincere sympathy to you all.

Shawn Burrell

October 17, 2010

Papa you were alwasy kind to me and fair. You always welcomed me in both your homes and treated me like a grandson. i have way to many memories of you to start but i most definetly loved souping up the man cave with u me and nick and thanksgiving last year in RI. I am so happy you are not in pain anymore even though u wouldnt admit u were lol and what makes me even more happy is the last time i got to see you was exactly how i wanted to remeber my last chance to share the same air with you. RIP Papa

Jean Williams

October 17, 2010

It won't be the same without you John, but you will live in our hearts forever. We will miss you dear Friend.
Jean Williams & family

Lynda (Comerford)Sfayer

October 17, 2010

To the Gillotti Family:
My deepest & sincere sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time.

John, Mary, Angelo, Joan

Darlene Lavoie

October 17, 2010

Mary and John

Darlene Lavoie

October 17, 2010

Mary and John

Darlene Lavoie

October 17, 2010

October 17, 2010

Darren, Zachary & Tyson Sauer

October 17, 2010

Papa we will never forget the summer of 06 we had the time of our life on gilligan's island, so many great summers we can't list them all the wonderful times we shared the memories we love you papa you will never be forgotten

Sunshine Sauer

October 17, 2010

So heaven has received another angel the night sky another star your life has become a loving memory I know you will never be far I know you are watching over us as our lifes go on I will treasure the memories I have of you I can't believe your gone you were the most loving caring papa you were there for me a lot you will always hold a place in my heart a loving treasured spot you were really one in a million a cut about the rest all that knew you would agree you simply were the best so papa I will not say goodbye I'll say until we meet again I love and miss you with all my heart but as long as I have my loving memories we will never be too far apart until we meet again

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