DANIEL GAGLIARDI Sr.

Daniel L. Gagliardi, Sr.

Age 86, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Penns Grove, NJ to Filippo and Rosina (Carboni) Gagliardi, Dan received an honorable discharge from the 44th Quarter Master Company of the US Army in July 1943. After serving in World War II, Dan worked for the DuPont Company and retired in 1977 after 39 years of service. In addition to working for DuPont, Dan and his lifelong friend, Mario Evangelista, enjoyed working together and took great pride in the fact that they were both master craftsmen of masonry. Dan was a lifelong member of St. James RC Church, a member of St. James Senior Saints, and a longtime member of the Washington Club. Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, son-in-law and friend. His greatest joys included spending time with his family, working in his yard and garden, creating stained glass objects, and playing cards with his family. Everyone that knew Dan love him; he was a king and gentle man.

In addition to his parents, Daniel was predeceased by his brother, Adam Gagliardi; and his sisters, Prudence Federici and Virginia Mangiocco. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 59 years, Aileen K. Gagliardi; 3 daughters, Florence Ann Jaros and her husband, Gary, of Newark, DE, Rosalie V. Gagliardi of New Castle, DE, Danielle G. Morrison and her husband, Michael, of Bear, DE; and 2 sons, Daniel L. Gagliardi, Jr. of Middletown, DE and Robert F. Gagliardi of Pennsville, NJ. Other survivors include 7 grandchildren, Veronica Gaudet, Renee Gaudet, Robert F. "Jr" Gagliardi, Jr., Sarah Rachel Morrison, Lisa Gagliardi, David Gagliardi and Angela Gagliardi; 2 great grandchildren, Royce Daniel Gaudet and Sarah Morgan Gaudet; and 1 step grandson, Steven Jaros. Dan is also survived by his brother, Philip Gagliardi, Jr.; 2 sisters, Ellen Funaro and Jean Canizzaro; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends may call from 9-11 am on Friday morning, October 21, 2005, at St. James RC Church, Beach Ave., Penns Grove, NJ, where a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in the Veteran's Cemetery in Woodstown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Daniel's memory to St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School, PO Box 610, Thoreau, NM 87323-0610; or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by

ADAMS FUNERAL HOME

Penns Grove, NJ