Paul Gagliardi

Paul Gagliardi, 59, of Southington passed away early in the morning on December 15 surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Paul was born in New Britain on July 29, 1952, and was the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Kochanowicz) Gagliardi. He attended New Britain schools and graduated from Central Connecticut State University. He worked for Prudential Connecticut Realty for many years, until he retired in 2009. He was an avid golfer who loved the Yankees, the Giants, and true country music. He was a rhythm guitarist and vocalist in the Backwoods Band and Paul used to always say that he had to marry the bass player (his wife) to get into the band. He was a parishioner of St. Dominic Church.

Paul and his wife enjoyed traveling and going to NASCAR races together. He loved camping with his family and he will be truly missed playing his guitar around the campfire. Paul is survived by his wife, Cindi (Zimmer)Gagliardi, his two daughters, Lisa (Gagliardi) Richard and her husband Jay of Fairhaven, Massachusetts and Marina Gagliardi of Cheshire, and his precious granddaughter, Bria Rose Richard. He also leaves behind his brother, Peter Gagliardi of New Britain and his brother and sister-in-law, Les and Sharon Zimmer of Southington. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 7 PM on Sunday December 18 at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Calling hours will be from 3 PM until the time of the service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate donations sent to the Sunshine Kids foundation, 2814 Virginia St. Houston, TX 77098 or thru the sunshine Kids. ORG.