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MICHAEL A. GULLA

1958 - 2018

MICHAEL A. GULLA obituary, 1958-2018, Norwood, MA

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

MICHAEL GULLA Obituary

GULLA, Michael A. 59, of Norton, suddenly Thursday, February 22, at his home. Born in Norwood, he was the son of Arthur M. and Lorraine (Survila) Gulla. Beloved husband of Elinor (DiIorio) Gulla. Devoted father of Keith M. Gulla of Norwood. Loving brother of Susan Hanley and her husband Terry of Walpole, and Dianne Ehrlich of Norwood. Uncle of Craig and Cam Hanley, and Jason and James Ehrlich. Stepfather of Colleen, Megan, and Kathleen Gallahue. Michael was a 1976 graduate of Norwood High School, where he was a three-sport athlete, earning Boston Globe All Scholastic Honors in both football and hockey. He attended and earned his degree in Arboriculture from the Stockbridge School at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Mike was inducted into the Norwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. He was the Proprietor of the Gulla Tree Service of Norwood. Funeral Tuesday, February 27 from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD, at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood at 9. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Mike's memory to Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2018.

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Kevin Mccarty

February 17, 2019

Rest in piece mike. You were a great guy.

Mccarty family

Kenny Tebeau

May 16, 2018

GODBLESS MY FRIEND R.I.P.

Dean Agelopoulos

April 25, 2018

Very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I graduated with Mike in 76 and was his team mate on the Football and Hockey team. Mike was by far the best Athlete at Norwood High for his time and was a down to earth very likeable human being. RIP

April 12, 2018

Elinor,
I love you to pieces I am so sorry that this tragic event has came up. I still can not believe it, 2 years ago I was a junior bridesmaid for my very first time at your wedding. My family and I are always around just stop on by. The dogs cheer you up anytime! Lance and I will miss Michael always bring bundles of bazooka gum and his kind soul. RIP Michael you are forever missed!

April 12, 2018

I am going to miss you dearly Mike and I was very honored to be your junior bridesmaid for you and Elinor's wedding. I will miss our days of you coming home with a big stack of bazooka for me and my younger brother. May you rest in peace Michael.

Tony De Masi

March 4, 2018

My condolences to the entire Gulla family.

Gail Caprarella

February 27, 2018

Thank you Mike, you helped me with my trees, working in the rain, God bless you.

February 27, 2018

Good bye dear friend until we meet again.

Robert Michienzie

February 27, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Gulla family and my coach Arthur! So much time has past and I will always remember Michael walking the sidelines as As our water boy and then growing up to be a fine young man my heart goes out to all of you! May he Rest In Peace

Michael Condon

February 27, 2018

God Bless Mike Gulla. My heart felt condolences to Mike's family and friends. Rest In Peace.

Barbara Longacre

February 26, 2018

Elinor I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill & Anne Hasenfus

February 26, 2018

We were so shocked & saddened to hear of Mike s passing. He was such a part of our life. Our children will always remember riding in the bucket truck. He was a Norwood icon & will be remembered by an entire community. We loved him like family. We will miss you Mike our sincere condolences to the Gulla family

Jane Stivaletta

February 26, 2018

I was shocked to hear that Michael passed. He was a wonderful person with loads of talent, charm and a beautiful heart. I'm happy he was in my life. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.

Henry Santoro

February 26, 2018

One of Norwood's finest gone way, way too soon. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Chris Bernazzani

February 26, 2018

Really terrible news. My condolences to the entire Gulla family. Mike was a good man.

Marie McHugh

February 26, 2018

I'm sorry to hear about Michael passing. To Family and Friends, my deepest sympathy. Michael is in Heaven and at Peace.

Barbara Coyne, Lamb

February 26, 2018

Mr and Mrs Gulla and family. I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. I remember him so well in High School. He was a great athlete.

Mike & Kathy Bartucca

February 26, 2018

So sorry to hear of the loss of Mike. I have so many great memories of Mike back in the day, High School sports and all around great guy. He was great to my Dad over the years as well. Sending condolences and prayers to his family and friends.. RIP Mike.

Laurie Preibis

February 26, 2018

May you rest in peace Mike. Prayers to you and your family Keith. You are in my thoughts at this sad time.

Julie Pyliotis

February 26, 2018

God Bless Mike, you will be greatly missed! You were always great at making me laugh and such great friend !
Julie and Andrew
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Clint LaCivita

February 26, 2018

Rest In Peace Mike, You could go 2 days or 5 years without seeing mike , but you would always just pick up where you left off. Always loved running into you mike... RIP

Martin Cahill

February 25, 2018

God Bless Mike Gulla, an outstanding individual in so many ways. Rest in peace....

Judy Boudreau

February 25, 2018

May you Rest in The Sweetest Peace Mike ..You will be missed . Prayers for Keith and your Family during this sad time .

February 25, 2018

To my beautiful cousin, we are so sorry for your loss.Thinking of you and our prayers are with you and your family. Ruthie and Tom

Mike and Sue Weber

February 25, 2018

Elinor, Colleen, Megan and Kathleen,

We are so sorry to hear about Mike. His smile and laugh lit up the entire room no matter where he was. He loved you so much!! We are all blessed to have known Mike. You made an awesome couple. Mike will be missed by many friends and family. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you.

Kathi (Dunn) Rogers

February 25, 2018

My deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to all.

Carol and John Bamberry

February 25, 2018

We send our prayers and thoughts to the family Michael.

Carol and John Bamberry

Bucky Sexton

February 25, 2018

Mr.Gulla and family so sorry for your loss. Mike was a good man always liked seeing him when I would come back to Norwood

John Keenan

February 25, 2018

Im sorry to hear this He was a Great Friend for years to the Keenans and Bruce Holland

Beth The Downtown

February 25, 2018

Elinor,
My heart brakes for you. Mike was an amazing man always smiling when I saw him. I'll miss making him his Reuben pizza well done. Thinking of you and your family!

Judy Cotter-Hudak

February 25, 2018

Elinor,
I am so, so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Delores L Staton

February 25, 2018

My sincerest regrets on the passing of this beautiful young man. My regrets to his family, to his parents, Coach Arthur and Lorraine Gulla. The passing of a child is particularly painful. My prayers for your peace.

Christopher Lydon

February 25, 2018

Sue,Diane and Family,So sorry to for the loss of Mike. He was a friend and will be missed by all the people he touched and who knew him. From the Entire Lydon Family.
God Bless Mike.

Meg Luizzo

February 25, 2018

I will always remember Mike's smile and sense of humor. So young and vibrant. Rest In Peace.

Julie Sullivan

February 24, 2018

My deepest sympathy to your family. You were one of the lucky ones in this world. I am so glad you found your peace and lived to be so proud of your son Keith. Your warm smile will live forever in our hearts. My condolences to all those who were lucky enough to call you a friend. The Sullivan's

February 24, 2018

My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

Maria Levin

February 24, 2018

Elinor,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael was a great person and the great memories will never be forgotten.
All our love.

February 24, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. God Bless You Mike. Donna (Shannon) Goguen c/o 1976 San Antonio, TX

Judy Lynch

February 24, 2018

Mike was a kind generous person. My deepest sympathy for all his family. He was a good person. May he rest in everlasting peace!

David Wall

February 24, 2018

Our deepest condolences to his family. Words are not adequate to describe the sadness in moments like this. He is in our thoughts and prayers.

Maria DeSario

February 24, 2018

Dear Elinor,
We are so sorry for your devastating loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michael, Maria & Christina

Maria DeSario

February 24, 2018

Dear Elinor,
We are so sorry for your devastating loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael, Maria, & Christina

Jack Martinelli

February 24, 2018

Coach Gulla, Lorraine and family...We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Mike. At a time like this I cannot help but reflect upon his outstanding talents as a young athlete and his extraordinary work ethic. Our thoughts and prayers to all. Jack Martinelli and family.

Deb and Lou Tarentino

February 24, 2018

Elinor, Deb and I are sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Peace be with you and your family.

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Stan & Marion Gaw

February 24, 2018

So sorry and shocked to hear the news of Mike's passing. We knew Mike for a good many years and he did a lot of work for us. We were always pleased. He was always a gentleman and a pleasant man. Sympathy and prayers to his family. He will be missed. Continue your landscaping in heaven. RIP Mike.

February 24, 2018

Knew him since high school hard working guy RIP Mike

Lauren Schmall (Tingos)

February 24, 2018

So sad too hear about this. Have known Mike most of my life! Great person, great family. My sincere sympathy to his family! May you rest in peace

Debra Wennerstrand

February 24, 2018

Sending prayers and peace.

Mary Lyons

February 24, 2018

Elinor, I'm so sorry. We are all here for you. Love you

Vicki Sullivan

February 23, 2018

Prayers for your family and friends. Rest in peace.

Kevin Mccarty

February 23, 2018

Sorry for your loss. Kevin and myself Karen new Mike very well..

Dan DiRienzo

February 23, 2018

Elinor, my heart is truly broken for you.

February 23, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear, mike always treated me like a true friend, when I started my tree business 12 years ago he helped me so much getting off my feet!!! He will be surely missed, Rest In Peace mike!!! Rocco cammarata

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole St., NORWOOD, MA

Feb

27

Funeral

8:00 a.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole St., NORWOOD, MA

Feb

27

Mass of Christian Burial

9:00 a.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

Norwood, MA

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126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

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