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Anthony Gagliardi Obituary
Born Nov. 15, 1943, in New Kensington, he was the son of the late Louis and Philomena Markijohn Gagliardi.
He was a 1961 graduate of Springdale High School.
A Vietnam veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy.
Tony was an operating engineer, employed through Local 66 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a life member of Local 66.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Parish, St. John the Evangelist worship site in Fenelton.
He was also a member of American Legion Post 117 and the Italian Fraternal Society of Butler, and he was a life member of the Herman Volunteer Fire Co.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores M. "Dee" Varshine Gagliardi, whom he married Oct. 5, 1963; five children, Denise Voelker and her husband, Paul, of Butler, Louis A. Gagliardi of Butler, Michael A. Gagliardi and his wife, Sherrie, of Butler, Robert A. Gagliardi and his wife, Angela, of Butler, and Sherry Myers of Butler; one sister, Carrol Lund of Florida; and eight grandchildren, Kayla and Kaitlyn Voelker, Kristen Thompson and her husband, Bud, Maggie and Monica Myers, and Austin, Alexis and Zane Gagliardi.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony W. Gagliardi Jr., who passed away in 1968; and one son-in-law, Mark Myers.
GAGLIARDI - Friends of Anthony W. "Tony" Gagliardi, who died Saturday, May 22, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.
A blessing service will follow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Kurtz OFM Cap. officiating.
Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Deer Creek Cemetery, 902 Russellton Road, Cheswick.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard.
For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.
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for Anthony Gagliardi
Jim and Janet Tudor Devore
May 18, 2025
It's been almost 4 years since Tony left us. Still think about him often. Think about the football games we played, the school events we attended, the reunions, the visits to the Gagliardi house, the time they came to visit us. The things we talked about and the good laughs we had together. We will never forget him.
Jim and Janet Tudor Devore
Durham, NC
Judy Spondike Tira
May 30, 2021
I am so saddened to hear that Tony has passed away. It seems like yesterday that my sister and I just spoke with him and Dee Dee at an All Class Reunion. Tony's father always used to tell me that Tony gave him a run for his money. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. My prayers to the family.
Phillip DAntonio
May 25, 2021
Herman and Rose Mary Bell would like to extend their thought and prayers to the family.
Tammy A. Orloski
May 25, 2021
Denise, Paul and family,
You have our deepest sympathy. God bless.
Love, Doug and Tammy Orloski
Marie Markijohn Borkowski
May 24, 2021
My sympathy to Dee and the family he will be greatly missed. RIP Butch!
James and Janet Devore
May 24, 2021
Janet and I have known Dee and Tony since high school. Tony and I played football together and were both Harwick guys. We've maintained contact over the past 60+ years by phone, computer and personal visits. A strong, funny guy and a sweet woman. They balanced each other out. You always knew where Tony stood and he was always respectful of where you stood. I will miss that guy with his emails and cards and going to dinner and visiting their farm. Better people can not be found.
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