Philip J. Gagliardi

Philip J. Gagliardi obituary, Medford, MA

Philip J. Gagliardi

Philip Gagliardi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dello Russo Funeral Home - Medford on Dec. 16, 2025.
Philip J. Gagliardi passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 14th. He was 65.

Phil was a man of great honor and integrity. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. His life was marked by a spirit of kindness, generosity, and an uncompromising devotion to his children and family.

Philip was the cherished father of Maria Gagliardi of Medford, Sandra Gould and her husband Eric of Lynnfield, Paul Gagliardi of Lynnfield and the late Philip J. Gagliardi. He was a loving "Papa" to Ella, Eric and Ryan. He was the beloved son of Lillian (Giaimo) of Lynnfield and the late Philip J. Gagliardi, Sr. The brother of the late Grace DeMagistris and Paul Gagliardi, Philip was a devoted uncle to Paul's daughter, Alyssa Rothman of Somerville. He is also survived by many loving family members, dear and close friends, his uncle Frank and aunt Jackie Gagliardi of Melrose and his aunt Marie Gagliardi of Winthrop.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Friday December 19th from 4 – 8 PM and again on Saturday morning, December 20th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

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