Manuel R. Gagliano

Manuel Ramon Gagliano passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of 27 years to Barbara Jean Graff Drago Gagliano. Step-father of Brian Drago (Dena), Charlene Cantrell (Stanley), Gaetano Drago Jr. and Deborah Smothermon (Danny). Son of the late Vincent and Catherine Geraci Gagliano. Brother of Bessie Frosch (Warren), Catherine Mary Gagliano, Walter Gagliano (Sheila), Salvadore Gagliano (Linda) and the late Anthony Gagliano, Frank Gagliano, Marie Gagliano, Lucy Gagliano, Bennie Gagliano, Joseph Gagliano, and Vincent Gagliano Jr. Step-grandfather of Fallan, Cody, Sherah, Benjamin, Luke, Paige, Guy III, Amanda, Derek, Dominique, Teresa, William, Megan and Alexis. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Manuel was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish before settling in Hammond, LA. He was a hard working farmer for many years and proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater on the Island of Tinian. He was well loved and will be deeply missed by his family and by all those whose lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, May 16th from 11:00AM – 2:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass beginning at 2:00PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.