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Gregory Giallonardo Obituary

Gregory J. Butch Giallonardo 72, of Franklin died July 29 in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston. He was the husband of Jane (Brunelli) for the past 41 years. Born in Milford, June 7,1946, the son of the late Bernard Benny and Julia D. (Pizzi) Giallonardo, Mr. Giallonardo was a lifelong Franklin resident. He was a 1964 graduate of Franklin High School where he played both football and baseball. He had been the President and owner of Bennys Oil Company in Franklin until his retirement. Butch served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of MM3. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He served on the USS New Jersey. An avid golfer he was a longtime member of the Franklin Country Club. In addition to his wife he is survived by his sister Linda Simarrian and her husband Wayne of Franklin and was the brother of the late Bernadine Birdy Jette. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. His memorial service will be held on in the Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, Franklin Monday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flower expressions of sympathy say be made in his memory to the Friends of Franklin 50 Corbin Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (www.ginleyfuneralhomes. com)

Published by The Country Gazette - Bellingham from Aug. 2 to Aug. 17, 2018.
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Dear Jane, I am so sorry to hear of Butchie's passing. 41 years of marriage is wonderful. I am sure that you have so many great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,. Diana

Diana Maley (Watt)

August 14, 2018

So sorry to hear about, Butch. We just got together on FB. Enjoyed seeing him once in a while when I visited my family in Franklin. I'll never forget running into him in the Philippines while we were in the Navy and shared some great words. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Joe Hipple

August 10, 2018

My sincere condolence go out to the family, the sting of death is very powerful one of the hardest thing in life that anyone has to cope with. But may the God of all comfort continues to be with the family through these very difficult times 2Cor I :3-4.

August 7, 2018

So sorry for your lose Jane. I will never forget the greatest foursome from Franklin at Pleasant Valley the four Gs Don, Sid, Dave Gillis and Butchie let's hope they all play again in heaven. Sheila Graves

August 4, 2018

Dear Jane and Linda

I was sorry to hear of Greg's passing. my prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family.


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August 3, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gary Varjian

August 2, 2018

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