Obituary for Russell James Gigliotti
It is with great sadness that Russell James Gigliotti, 76, of Dalton, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Born on August 2, 1944 in North Adams, MA, to the late Anthony and Gloria (O’Brien) Gigliotti, he lived in Dalton for 45 years where he was well known and loved by all.
Russ was a 1962 Pittsfield High School graduate. On August 6, 1966 he married his long-time sweetheart, Nancy Robins and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage and raised two children, Tracey and Jeffrey.
Russ retired from General Dynamics in 2001. He was an honorary member of the Dalton Fire Department following years as a volunteer fireman. He was also a member of the Dalton Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Russ was a loyal Giants fan as well as a NASCAR fan and with his wife, Nancy, enjoyed Lebanon Valley races. They also traveled yearly to Las Vegas.
Knowing Russ was having a friend for life. He was known for his sense of humor and playful antics, and always seeing the best side of people.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Gigliotti, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Robins) Gigliotti, daughter Tracey (Al) Lussier of Hinsdale, son Jeffrey Gigliotti of Windsor, sister-in-law Joanne (John) Clevenger of Northborough, brother-in-law Michael Robins of Florida, MA, sister-in-law Linda Robins of Chicopee, four nieces, three great nephews, one great niece and his loving companion Bailey.
The family extends a special thank you to the Dalton Fire Department, Dalton Police Department and County Ambulance for their efforts and compassion during this time of emergency.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Dalton Fire Department in care of the funeral home.
Born on August 2, 1944 in North Adams, MA, to the late Anthony and Gloria (O’Brien) Gigliotti, he lived in Dalton for 45 years where he was well known and loved by all.
Russ was a 1962 Pittsfield High School graduate. On August 6, 1966 he married his long-time sweetheart, Nancy Robins and they enjoyed 54 years of marriage and raised two children, Tracey and Jeffrey.
Russ retired from General Dynamics in 2001. He was an honorary member of the Dalton Fire Department following years as a volunteer fireman. He was also a member of the Dalton Rod & Gun Club and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Russ was a loyal Giants fan as well as a NASCAR fan and with his wife, Nancy, enjoyed Lebanon Valley races. They also traveled yearly to Las Vegas.
Knowing Russ was having a friend for life. He was known for his sense of humor and playful antics, and always seeing the best side of people.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Gigliotti, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Robins) Gigliotti, daughter Tracey (Al) Lussier of Hinsdale, son Jeffrey Gigliotti of Windsor, sister-in-law Joanne (John) Clevenger of Northborough, brother-in-law Michael Robins of Florida, MA, sister-in-law Linda Robins of Chicopee, four nieces, three great nephews, one great niece and his loving companion Bailey.
The family extends a special thank you to the Dalton Fire Department, Dalton Police Department and County Ambulance for their efforts and compassion during this time of emergency.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Dalton Fire Department in care of the funeral home.