Joseph J. Gilgallon

CHESHIRE – Joseph "Joe" John Gilgallon Sr., 79, passed away February 12, 2015 in New Britain, CT, after a brief illness, surrounded by family.

Joe was born in Scranton, PA to the late John Joseph Gilgallon and Esther (Spear) Gilgallon in June of 1935. He went to high school at Technical High School in Scranton and graduated in 1953. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-57. Upon Discharge he moved to CT, and worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 36 years, holding many positions, until his retirement in 1994. He enjoyed working in the yard and greenhouses of the neighboring farm, spending time with his family including his children and grandchildren, who were a great source of pride, and enjoyed spending time in Vermont and Maine.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Janice Harris and her husband Thomas and grandson Kevyn Harris, of Pittsfield, MA; his son Joseph Gilgallon Jr. and his wife Karen and grandchildren Jaclyn, Joseph III of Meriden and Ryan of Cheshire; as well as his extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Moody Gilgallon and his brother Thomas.

Arrangements – Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday February 17, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. with services and military honors being rendered at 7 p.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Southington Care Center 45 Meriden Ave., Southington, CT 06489.