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William Gagliardi Jr.

Staten Island, New York

Apr 21, 1947 – Dec 22, 2021 (Age 74)

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BORN
April 21, 1947
DIED
December 22, 2021
AGE
74
LOCATION
Staten Island, New York

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Navy veteran, gifted musician; 'passion for music was unmatched' William (Billy Gags), was born in Concord, SI on April 21, 1947. He was the eldest son of the late William, Sr. and Margaret Gagliardi. William was a US Navy Veteran, and dedicated husband and uncle. William is perhaps known best as...

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To the Gagliardi Family, Was thinking of Billy (Gags) today 5/10/24 , any name is Steve , I was the lead singer for the wedding band Rage from 1984-1992, Gags was the best musician and a great person & a dear friend. He is always in my thoughts & prayers, RIP forever Bill.

So sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He was such a good friend and I loved riding with him to our gigs with the band for so many years. I often think of him and will remember him so fondly. RIP Billy Gags. I will always remember you. Chandler.

I am so sorry to hear Billys passing in December ! My deepest sympathies to you , Mrs Gagliardi and the whole family ! Billy was twice time in Villach 7 Austria to play at the CIMPfestival ! I learned Billy not only as a great musician but also as a very special and wonderful person! I was very impressed by his joy, serenity, views and fantasies! Luckily I met him again in New York and spent a wonderful day with him, John Carlson and my wife! As a reminder of him I have the CD William...

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our love and prayers to Joann and your family. He was so blessed to have all of you by his side.

My deepest sympathies to you, JoAnne. I know you were the love of his life. I´m so grateful for the last few conversations with you and Billy. My Joey was so inspired by Billy´s passion for music that he became a musician himself. Blessings to you and Kevin, Billy´s family and friends. He will be truly missed.

My deepest sympathies to Theresa aka Mimi our long time neighbor and friend. To Joey and Helen who were my Angels when my father recently passed. And to the entire Gagliardi family and friends. Hope your up there Billy entertaining the Angels. God Bless. The Daly/ Cash/ Reardon Families