Thomas Richard Gillotti

Tom had a long and successful career as sales manager for auto dealers in Dayton, OH and Las Vegas, NV. Tom loved his time in Las Vegas where he worked for AutoNation’s Desert Lincoln Mercury until his retirement in 2012. Prior to working in the automobile industry he was employed by the City of Dayton in the parks and recreation division. When Tom returned to Dayton he helped his brother Jerry with the operations of Gilly’s nightclub until it closed in 2017.

Tom was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School and the University of Dayton. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Rose and Adam Gillotti; brother, Gerald Gillotti; and by a nephew, Stephen Gillotti. He is survived by a brother, Maj. Frederick (Carol) Gillotti USMC (Ret.); sister-in-law, Winnie Gillotti; aunt, Mildred Gillotti; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Hospice of Dayton or to the American Cancer Society.