Francis S. Giglio, Jr.

Frank Giglio, son of the late Frank S. Giglio, Sr., and the late Josephine (Campanella) Giglio, passed on Sunday, January 17, 2021 from Acute Leukemia at his home under Hospice care. He was the loving husband of Karen (Shaker) Giglio. Frank was born on November 3, 1935, in Providence, RI. He was raised in Bristol, RI, graduated from the College of Holy Cross in 1958, and he earned a Masters degree from Bridgewater State University. He was the former husband of Constance (Lavalee) Kehoe and lived in Warren, RI, and Barrington, RI.

He and his wife Karen enjoyed 28 years together, and they moved to Dartmouth, MA in 1993. He is survived by his wife and his two sons: Christopher F. Giglio and his wife Ashley Gray Giglio of Arlington, VA; and Francis S. Giglio III and his wife Mary (Wertschnig) Giglio of Westfield, NJ. He is also survived by two step children: Tracy (Robinson) McGlinchey and her husband Kevin McGlinchey of Old Lyme, CT; and Todd Robinson and his wife Allison Glasgow of New York. He leaves behind his 9 adored grandchildren: Alex and Matthew Giglio of Virginia; Christopher, Jonathan, and Katherine Giglio of New Jersey; Brynn, Griffin, and Carter McGlinchey of Connecticut; and Sam Robinson of New York.

Though an only child, Frank had a large extended family and many cousins with whom he spent countless wonderful hours together. Frank loved to share his “stories” with family members. He especially enjoyed the family reunions with the Polis and Campanellas and catching up with all of them. Every year he looked forward to the fabulous Christmas Eve Italian feast of “seven fishes” prepared by his loving cousins Marty and Betsy McCabe and Stephen and Lynne DeRosa. Karen and Frank often entertained her large extended family and he enjoyed the love and camaraderie of the group. Both sides provided love and support during his illness and they were especially grateful to friends and family members who assisted in his care.

Mr. Giglio was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. He taught and served as an administrator in the Warren Public School and the Barrington Public School Departments before becoming the Director of Guidance at Barrington High School. He served in that position for 34 years with several other dedicated members who remained his life-long friends. Frank found it to be the most rewarding work one could do as he guided students and assisted them in their searches for higher education. He also served as an Assistant Swim Coach under his dear friend Sandy Gorham at the Barrington YMCA and Barrington High School for 17 years. While in that position, he got to see his sons win several awards both individually and as team members in local and statewide competitions. He often played tennis in his earlier years and later developed a love of the new technology that came about teaching himself how to use his many Apple devices.

Frank’s greatest joy came from spending time with young people—especially his children and nine grandchildren. He was so very proud of them all and tried to encourage them, applaud them, and celebrate their many successes. His passing has left his family and friends with a profound and deep sense of loss.

Those wishing to honor him with a donation or gift may do so to The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River, 441 North Main Street, Fall River, MA 02720 (https://cmgfr.org/), or to the Southcoast Cancer Center – Fairhaven (https://www.southcoast.org/services/cancer-care) where he received outstanding care from the doctors and nurses. Donations may also be made in his honor to Southcoast VNA Attn: Community Affairs 200 Mill Road Fairhaven, MA 02719, who provided many hours of care during his last few months. The family is very grateful to all of them.