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Thomas Gagliastre Obituary
He was predeceased by his wife, Rita (Molinari) Gagliastre, who died on March 3, 1992.
He leaves two sons, Thomas E. Gagliastre and Michael Gagliastre both of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Joan Galantino, of Worcester; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his longtime companion Katherine DiMarzio of Gardner.
Thomas was born in Worcester, the son of Michael and Mariantone (Autunnale) Gagliastre. He worked for Coppus Engineering in Worcester for 39 years and was chief steward and president of Local 178 Boilermakers Union. He maintained a Master Television Repair License, served in the Army during World War II, and also was a professional roller - skater as part of the "Lightning Duo."
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Caramel-St. Ann church in Worcester. Other memberships included Coppus Social Club and the Coppus Old Timer's Club.
He lived for his grandchildren, loved cooking, gardening, ballroom dancing, playing cards and enjoyed keeping busy with his gadgets and working with his hands.
Thomas's funeral will be held Friday October 3rd with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of FAZIO FUNERAL HOME, Louis M. Fazio Jr. and Louis M. Fazio III, directors. For condolences or directions, please visit our website at
faziofuneralhome.com
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Richard & Shirley Massey
October 6, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Diana Drew
October 3, 2008
Joanie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know just how you must be feeling at this time. However I'm sure your Dad is now at peace and free from all pain, just keep thinking of that.
Diana Drew
Rozzie Mason
October 3, 2008
Joanie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I can relate. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bob DeJoinville
October 2, 2008
Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss,
my Prayers are with you and your
family.
Madeline Herman
October 2, 2008
Joan, Michael and Tom, The Herman Family will pray for "Uncle Nouch"
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maureen Tibbetts
October 2, 2008
Joanie and family:
May your happy memories help you through this time. He is dancing with the angels with no pain.
Diane McBride
October 2, 2008
Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane
MaryAnn Baron
October 2, 2008
Tom,
You will be sadly missed! You were a wonderful, caring friend; always willing to lend a hand and we appreciated that. The laughs we used to have about the Boston Red Sox and how they were nothing more than overpaid "bums" as you used to say.
I'm sure you're in a better place now; no more suffering and pain.
God Bless You!
Rene, MaryAnn, Kim and Jeff Baron
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