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Mark Gagliardi Obituary
Mark Vincent Gagliardi, 55, of Oakland, CA passed away on November 12, 2019. Services were held on November 23, 2019 at First Covenant Church of Oakland. He is survived by his wife Mary Gagliardi, and their children Jessica and Andrew. He was the son of Vincent Gagliardi of New Haven, and brother of Peter Gagliardi (partner Brauna Gorin) of East Haven, Maria Moran (Aidan) of Clinton, Paul Gagliardi of New Haven, Theresa Allgaier (William) of Westbrook, and Christopher Gagliardi (Christina) of Clinton. He was predeceased by his mother, Susan Gagliardi. He's also survived by aunts and uncles, many cousins, and nieces and nephews. Mark attended St. Bernadette's School in New Haven, Notre Dame High School in West Haven, and Boston College, where he graduated magna cum laude in Economics. He spent the majority of his career in environmental program management, beginning in several cities in southern Connecticut including Bridgeport and Greenwich, and culminating in a decades-long career as a Senior Recycling Specialist for the City of Oakland in California. Mark was an accomplished musician, dedicated environmentalist, early leader in making the connection between waste and climate. A dear friend, colleague, loving husband and devoted father, he will be tremendously missed. All his friends and family will continue to love him forever.
Donations in Mark's memory can be made to the Rose Foundation (rosefdn.org) of Oakland, CA.
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Fred Teti
November 12, 2024
Remembering Mark on the fifth anniversary of his passing. I think of him every time I'm in or traveling through downtown Oakland.
Ray Field
November 10, 2023
I just found out recently about Mark's passing. Echoing sentiment, It hits hard for me as well. Mark (Gags) was drum section leader in our Wind Ensemble at Notre Dame High School where I also played drums. Mark had all the qualities everyone describes. I played bass guitar in a high school band with Mark as well. He was an excellent drummer & friend.
My heartfelt sympathies to his entire family.
Ray Field
Peter Schultze-Allen
August 25, 2023
I worked in the recycling field with Mark when I was in the neighboring city of Emeryville and he was in Oakland. I always enjoyed his wry and dry sense of humor, but his sarcasm was never mean-spirited. He was one of the smart but also a kind-hearted ones. We're about the same age and I also grew up in Connecticut so we had that in common. I'll miss him.
Rich Buckholz
February 26, 2020
Mark Gagliardi was a gentle soul and the type of person that made this world a better place for so many others. While his passing is certainly difficult to accept, we can all take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his Mother in Heaven.
Sending love and prayers to his entire family. What a tremendous loss to everyone who ever crossed paths with Mark.
Fred Teti
February 25, 2020
This news hits hard. I went to grade school and high school with Mark. I concur with what classmates Maria and Dennis have written. Mark was brilliant, talented, pious, compassionate, and humble. I wish I had learned of his passing earlier; I could have attended his service in Oakland. In tears---
February 25, 2020
Wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Mark "Gags"was a good man and classmate.
With heart felt sympathy to his entire family and friends.
Jim Cipriano
Maria Genovese
February 20, 2020
Deepest sympathy to this entire family. Mark was a classmate of mine for 8 years at St.Bernadette School. Many fond memories of him. Prayers for his family and friends.
Dennis Keyes
February 20, 2020
Mark "Gags" will always be fondly remembered by me. He was a kind, thoughtful, intelligent man, one whom I always respected and admired. May all who knew and loved him be comforted by lasting memories and God's grace, resting in the knowledge that Mark is home with his mom and Lord. Rest in peace, my friend, Class of 1978.
John Forcinelli
February 20, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his loved ones. He was a beautiful talented friend and classmate.
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