Joseph W. Gagliano
May 21, 1924 ~ April 13, 2017
Resided in:
Pueblo, CO
Joseph W. Gagliano died on April 13, 2017. Joe was born May 21, 1924, in Pueblo, CO. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Taravella) Gagliano in 2004; son, Joseph P. Gagliano; parents, Samuel and Virginia Gagliano; siblings, Eva Geanetta, Peter Gagliano, Lucille Spinuzzi, Bess Makalavec, Frances Messore, James Gagliano, Carl Gagliano and Mary Jane Capritta; sister-in-laws, Caroline Ciruli, Josephine Bjurman and Lucille Taravella.
Survived by his children, LouAnn (Dave) Kochenberger and Michael Gagliano; daughter-in-law, Leanora Gagliano; grandchildren, Joseph V. (Lori) Gagliano, Chris (Kimberly) Gagliano, Jacob (Alison) Kochenberger, Jenna Kochenberger and Nicole Gagliano; great-grandchildren, Kimber and Kadence Gagliano, Michaela Lange, Chelsea and Shayla Ebanks, and Lilian and Gianna Kochenberger; companion, Patricia Kelly; sister-in-law, Franceen Patti; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe graduated from Centennial High School in 1942. He was in the United States Army Air Forces from 1943 to 1946, participating in the Pacific Theatre Operations. In 1952, Joe graduated from the University of Denver with an Accounting degree. He joined the CF&I Steel Corporation in 1953, starting as a time clerk and advancing to vice president and controller, retiring in 1986.
Active in community affairs, Joe served as a member of numerous civic organizations, including Rotary Club No. 43 and Amici Foundation. Professionally, he served on the Board of Trustees of Parkview Episcopal Hospital and was Chairman of the Board of Parkview Health System in 1989. He was on the board of directors for the Colorado National Bank and Qual Med.
Joe enjoyed his Westcliffe home and traveling.
There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 414 W. 11th St., with the Rev. Msgr. James Koenigsfeld as celebrant. In lieu of food and flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, c/o Kirk Kochenberger, 4811 Indigo Ct., Pueblo, CO 81001. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
Dear Gagliano family, Please accept my most sincere sympathies. Joe loved his Italian heritage and loved to talk about life on Goat Hill. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Kate Santarelli
We are deeply saddened by the news that we will no longer be able to physically see our sweet, precious great grandfather. He had an amazing soul and we will forever hold on to all of the memories and love that we shared together. Our heart is at peace knowing that he is in a better place and out of pain and suffering. And even though he is no longer with us, his spirit will forever live on. You are forever in our hearts grandpa… we love you
Chelsea and Shayla
My heart is broken knowing that my grandpa is no longer with us on earth. However, I take comfort in knowing that he lived a wonderful life and is now with my grandma and our heavenly father. I have so many wonderful memories that I will cherish and hold dear to my heart. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Until we meet again grandpa. I love you with all my heart xo
We all knew the day was coming for Uncle Joe to make the journey we are all destined to take. Even so, I am very sad. I love him very much. Yet, I am happy that he is in heaven with God and with those who preceded him. He was an inspiration to me in my career. I saw how to evaluate situations, decide, and act. He always had a lot of energy and was always looking forward. My condolences to the family. John and Betty Bjurman