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2018
Richard J. Gigliotti, 88, of Erie, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Western Reserve Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born December 9, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late Francis and Adeline Cardomone Gigliotti.
Richard worked at Bianchi Honda as the service manager. He was a past member of the Zukor Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Clementine DiNicola Gigliotti; second wife Elizabeth A. Mennini Gigliotti; three brothers Joseph, Frank, and Anthony Gigliotti; and two sisters Stella Polangio and Adeline Gilchriest.
He is survived by his son, Frank I. Gigliotti (Gretchen) of Erie; daughter, Kim Y. Lee (John) of Texas; five grandchildren, Frank, Angela, Francine, David, and Jeremy; and five great-grandchildren, Filomena, Evelyn, Vincent, J.J., and Bradley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and may attend a Funeral Service on Thursday at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 3325 West Lake Road, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1600 Peninsula Dr STE 15, Erie, PA 16505.
To send condolences visit www.orlandofuneralhome.com.
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Frank
I just heard. I'm so sorry too hear about your dad. You and your family have my Deepest condolences .
Frank Dachsberger
September 15, 2018
Frank, Gretchen and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I've enjoyed hearing some of the wonderful memories of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family. If there's anything we can do don't hestitate to ask.
Steve, Adri and JJ Cocke
September 12, 2018
Frank, so sorry for your loss
Neil Hamblin
September 11, 2018
Dear Frank & family,
May he rest in peace. I recall his famous saying do you live here are we going to eat and so on. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
God Bless,
Cindy Wise,Millcreek
September 11, 2018
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