Januarius J Jerry Gagliardi , June 19, 1943 — October 27, 2018

Januarius J. “Jerry” Gagliardi, 75, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. He was born in Tarrytown, NY to the late Genaro and Josephine (Ambrosino) Gagliardi and was a graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School in Sleepy Hollow, NY and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Pace University. Jerry served his country from February-1968 to January of 1970, in the United States Army, being drafted into the Vietnam War, there he received the Bronze Star.

In 1971, Jerry was employed by St. Theresa’s Parochial in Briarcliff Manor, NY as a teacher, before moving to Brattleboro, VT in 1973. He was employed by Guilford Central School where he taught 4th grade until 1978 when he moved to the Windham County School System in Brattleboro. Jerry taught 3rd grade until 1989 when he taught High School and retired in 2004 as Dean of Students at BUHS.

Jerry was a marathon runner, running in many marathons, including Boston and New York. His greatest running accomplishment was breaking the three hour time limit. He was implemental in starting a running club called The Red Clover Rovers that still runs today.

Jerry coach little league, and Babe Ruth baseball and also basketball, he started a youth summer basketball program in Brattleboro, VT that lasted for decades. Jerry was also a foster parent, helping many children in need, after his retirement he continued that focus working with Youth Services in Brattleboro . He loved music and Brattleboro, being able to walk around and enjoy the town.

Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Jerry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 39 years, Carol A. “Pinky” (Ronan) Gagliardi in 2006 and two brothers Dominic and Frank Gagliardi. He is survived by his two loving children, his daughter Becky A. Prain and her husband Christopher of Westfield and his son Jason P. Gagliardi of Newfane, VT, his partner Holly and her two children, his former daughter in law Jenny Gagliardi, his cherished grandchildren, Hayden, Ethan, Hannah Prain and Patrick Gagliardi, his brother Vincent Gagliardi and his wife Mary of Boyton Beach, FL and his longtime friend and companion Linda Tummino of Brattleboro.

A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Stone Church, 210 Main St. Brattleboro, VT. Donations in Jerry’s name may be directed to the Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St. Springfield, MA 01102 or to the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St. Holyoke, MA 01040. www.

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