Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Carlo Garguilo Obituary
Carlo (Mert) Garguilo, age 94, of Fairfield, husband of the late Elaine Smith Garguilo, died Saturday January 7, 2017 at St. Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport. Mr. Garguilo was born in Bridgeport and was a life long area resident. He was the owner of Mert's Auto Body and sales. He was a member of the CT Auto Dealers of America. He is survived by a son ; Carl Garguilo, of Putney, VT and a daughter Tina Marie Garguilo, of Naugatuck, grandchildren; Carl Berrios, Jessica Gallagher, Sean, Lucas, and Noah Garguilo. Great grandchildren; Caoilainn and Ciara Gallagher, Sophia, Olivia and Liam Garguilo and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. At the Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Ave, Bridgeport. Burial will be private.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Carlo Garguilo
Joan Garguilo Welch
January 6, 2025
Wow Uncle Mert,
It's been 8 years already since you're gone. We have some great memories and I am sooo glad that my kids got to get to know you the way they did.
Always a source a laughter with your one liners and your similarities to my dad would make us shake our heads. Miss our heart to heart talks and miss you old man! The gang is now all together! Cheers to one of the best! Joanee
Frank Gargiulo
January 4, 2020
Uncle Mert, wow, it's almost a year since your passing, I sort of miss the calls about needing a ride to a Drs. appointment, to the hospital, & the many visits while you were in the hospital, but the one thing that I will never forget when my father and I painted the garage with white wash, payment being painting my 50 Merc convertible, kept the car for a whole month, and when you called me & told me it was ready, seeing that I wasn't quite 16 yet I was so very excited until I got to the garage and found out that the color you put together was PINK, I asked why this color & you told me that you had mixed many left over paints together, and this is what came out of the mix, I wasn't happy and definitely not excited any longer, but today I look back & really find it quite funny, one thing I have to say my car stood out seeing that I believe my PINK car was the only one in the world t that time.
Sandy Brainsky
March 21, 2018
Old Mert. Like none other. Glad I knew him and will always, always remember who and how he was. I respected him and what he knew. Yet he was so accessible. Had a great laugh for an old curmudgeon. We all have at least one person in our lives who left lasting effects. Mert was mine. Good-by old friend.
Cristina Frazao
January 26, 2017
Deepest sympathies on your loss.
January 23, 2017
RIP Uncle Carl. Lots of fond memories.
John and Nancy Mosca (860) 788-6733
john koch
January 22, 2017
hello tina and carl very sorry did not know cousin john in trumbull 2032126508 i use to call uncle mert seem in dec very sorry will be miss if anything I can do remember the old parkard 1935 and 1936 parkard took him out to eat at the lac house chinese god be with you sincerely cousin john
Grace Smith-Kopisz
January 17, 2017
Dear Tina and Rusty, Just saw the notice about Uncle Carl so sorry to hear about his passing.But God love him 94! The both of you should feel blessed that you had him for a Dad. I remember the summers at your house and who could forget the yearly family Christmas party.That's how i'll remember both Uncle Carl(Mert)and Aunt Elaine(Skip)With fond family memories,your cousin Gracie of Florida.
Debra Stapleton
January 13, 2017
Tina and Rusty,
I'm so sorry about the passing of Uncle Mert. May in rest in peace with the rest of the Garguilos and Aunt Skippy. May his memory live forever in the hearts of you and your families.
Your cousin, Deb (Sansone) Stapleton in Arizona
Tom Gargiulo
January 12, 2017
I will always remember Uncle Mert with fond memories and all the help he gave me in my 'few' auto accidents. And then I was surprised to find the connection of Arlene's auto body business where he was a frequent and welcomed visitor. He also honored me by attending some of my art shows, albeit dragged there, fully dressed with suit, shirt and tie, by Aunt Elaine.
Arlene Volpe
January 12, 2017
Having met Mert many years ago through family ties and business, I got to know this wonderful man and his beautiful wife. Later, I found that he was the uncle of my soul mate Tom. "Uncle Mert" would always meet us with a smile and was good company. We last saw him on one of our trips back to Connecticut and he looked and sounded very healthy. We were so sad to hear that he passed. He will definitely be missed by his many friends and family
KEVIN
January 11, 2017
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND LOVE YOU AND I WILL MISS YOU YOUR BEST BUDDY KEVIN KOUNDRY
David Hacker
January 11, 2017
Tina, Jessica, and Carl - So sorry for your loss. He was a great neighbor for a lot of years. We will miss him.
Bob Charney
January 11, 2017
Rusty and Tina so sorry for your loss,I'll remember all the good times our families shared.
Bob McGinnis
January 10, 2017
Tiny & Rusty
My condolences to you and your family.
January 10, 2017
~Cindi Baricko
January 10, 2017
My condolences to you and your family. May the promises found in God's Word be Comforting to you. RH
Frank Gargiulo
January 10, 2017
Tina & Rusty after visiting your father in the hospital,I was taken back by his sudden passing, but after speaking with cousin Joan, I accepted his sudden passing, he wanted to be with your mom, and he got his final wish, RIP Uncle Mert, I will miss you.
January 9, 2017
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Joan Garguilo-Welch
January 9, 2017
So sorry for the loss of Uncle Mert. I was lucky enough to have a great relationship with him over the years and especially after dad passed. You were like a father to me and my children loved you also. We are glad you are finally at peace with Auntie Skippy!
Love Joan, Bill, Amanda, Mathew and Timothy
Love you and Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results
Make a Donation
in Carlo Garguilo's name
Memorial Events
for Carlo Garguilo
Funeral services provided by:
Larson Funeral Home, Pre-Planning & Cremation Services1209 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
How to support Carlo's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Carlo Garguilo's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
