Mary P Gagliano's Obituary
Mary P Gagliano, 90, of Tampa, FL, passed away on December 15, 2022. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel web site.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses. Joe and Laurie Gagliano, Vicki and John Pullara and Perry and Francia’ Gagliano. Mary also had 7 grandchildren Marie, Joseph, Michael, John, Cameron, Garrett and Leslie. Her 6 great grandchildren are Max, Adonis, Aramis, Emery, Conor and Layla.
Mary is the last surviving child of 3. She was predeceased by Ann Colello, Martin Pechavar and her husband of 57 years Vincent Gagliano. Mary also leaves behind her prized companion and that is her dog, or as she would say her fourth child, Vinny.
Mary was a devoted wife and mother who was always there to support and love her family with her entire heart.
Mary was an avid baker and loved cooking for her family. There was always a container of delicious homemade chicken soup or lasagne with sauce to pick up and take home for our family’s . Conversation with her was always easy and fun as she loved joking around, but made you feel love and appreciated. Her smile could always bring your day up and her laugh was contagious.
Mary was known for her homemade cannoli shells and filled them generously .
Her Apple pie was the best .
Mary was active in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts . She was always volunteering her time for Tampa Catholic fundraisers and Carnivals .
Mary loved playing cards with family and friends and passed that on to her grandchildren
Mary had a love for plants and flowers her favorite being purple Orchids .
Gathering with family and friends she enjoyed tremendously. She was always happiest when she was around her family.
She loved traveling and was fortunate to have traveled with her husband and friends and visited almost every state including taking cruises to Alaska .
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