Andrew D. Gagliardi, Jr., 71, formerly of Clifton Park, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22nd at Wesley Health Care, Saratoga Springs, after a long battle with diabetes and resulting health issues.
Born in Troy, August 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew "Reddy Fox" and Vivian Gagliardi (D'Amico), Sr. After graduating from Mechanicville High School in 1969, he went on to continue his education at HVCC (Troy), Fairleigh Dickenson (NJ), and Union College, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981.
Andy worked for General Electric in Schenectady, which afforded him the opportunity to travel all over the world. After 37 years in the field of engineering, he retired in 2010.
Andy was a model train enthusiast, lover of fast cars (especially Corvettes), enjoyed playing golf, boating on Lake George, and watching the New York Football Giants.
Andy was a former volunteer fireman with the Mechanicville FD's Nielson Hose Co # 4, for many years. The Mechanicville Football and Soccer programs were graced with Andy's leadership, serving as electrical engineer for the community based replacement of football/soccer field lighting. He took great pride in contributing to the all-volunteer project.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Gagliardi (Cervini), his two sons Andrew Gagliardi III of Albany and Michael (Jennifer) Gagliardi of Ballston Spa, his grandchildren Natalie and Vincent Gagliardi, his brother Joseph (Sharon) Gagliardi of Mechanicville, his sister Mary Ann (Phillip) Dozier, niece and goddaughter Amanda Dozier of Phoenix, AZ, as well as brother in-laws Theodore (Paula) Cervini, Carmine (Kelli) Cervini, sister in-law Rosemarie Cervini, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Special thanks goes out to Andy's close friends Jim Benham and Robert Lynn for their frequent visits and taking him on outings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec 29th at 6 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville. Calling Hours at Church will precede from 4 to 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Andy's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206.
Born in Troy, August 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew "Reddy Fox" and Vivian Gagliardi (D'Amico), Sr. After graduating from Mechanicville High School in 1969, he went on to continue his education at HVCC (Troy), Fairleigh Dickenson (NJ), and Union College, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981.
Andy worked for General Electric in Schenectady, which afforded him the opportunity to travel all over the world. After 37 years in the field of engineering, he retired in 2010.
Andy was a model train enthusiast, lover of fast cars (especially Corvettes), enjoyed playing golf, boating on Lake George, and watching the New York Football Giants.
Andy was a former volunteer fireman with the Mechanicville FD's Nielson Hose Co # 4, for many years. The Mechanicville Football and Soccer programs were graced with Andy's leadership, serving as electrical engineer for the community based replacement of football/soccer field lighting. He took great pride in contributing to the all-volunteer project.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Gagliardi (Cervini), his two sons Andrew Gagliardi III of Albany and Michael (Jennifer) Gagliardi of Ballston Spa, his grandchildren Natalie and Vincent Gagliardi, his brother Joseph (Sharon) Gagliardi of Mechanicville, his sister Mary Ann (Phillip) Dozier, niece and goddaughter Amanda Dozier of Phoenix, AZ, as well as brother in-laws Theodore (Paula) Cervini, Carmine (Kelli) Cervini, sister in-law Rosemarie Cervini, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Special thanks goes out to Andy's close friends Jim Benham and Robert Lynn for their frequent visits and taking him on outings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec 29th at 6 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville. Calling Hours at Church will precede from 4 to 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Andy's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206.
Andrew D. Gagliardi, Jr., 71, formerly of Clifton Park, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22nd at Wesley Health Care, Saratoga Springs, after a long battle with diabetes and resulting health issues.
Born in Troy, August 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew "Reddy Fox" and Vivian Gagliardi (D'Amico), Sr. After graduating from Mechanicville High School in 1969, he went on to continue his education at HVCC (Troy), Fairleigh Dickenson (NJ), and Union College, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981.
Andy worked for General Electric in Schenectady, which afforded him the opportunity to travel all over the world. After 37 years in the field of engineering, he retired in 2010.
Andy was a model train enthusiast, lover of fast cars (especially Corvettes), enjoyed playing golf, boating on Lake George, and watching the New York Football Giants.
Andy was a former volunteer fireman with the Mechanicville FD's Nielson Hose Co # 4, for many years. The Mechanicville Football and Soccer programs were graced with Andy's leadership, serving as electrical engineer for the community based replacement of football/soccer field lighting. He took great pride in contributing to the all-volunteer project.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Gagliardi (Cervini), his two sons Andrew Gagliardi III of Albany and Michael (Jennifer) Gagliardi of Ballston Spa, his grandchildren Natalie and Vincent Gagliardi, his brother Joseph (Sharon) Gagliardi of Mechanicville, his sister Mary Ann (Phillip) Dozier, niece and goddaughter Amanda Dozier of Phoenix, AZ, as well as brother in-laws Theodore (Paula) Cervini, Carmine (Kelli) Cervini, sister in-law Rosemarie Cervini, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Special thanks goes out to Andy's close friends Jim Benham and Robert Lynn for their frequent visits and taking him on outings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec 29th at 6 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville. Calling Hours at Church will precede from 4 to 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Andy's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206.
Born in Troy, August 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Andrew "Reddy Fox" and Vivian Gagliardi (D'Amico), Sr. After graduating from Mechanicville High School in 1969, he went on to continue his education at HVCC (Troy), Fairleigh Dickenson (NJ), and Union College, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981.
Andy worked for General Electric in Schenectady, which afforded him the opportunity to travel all over the world. After 37 years in the field of engineering, he retired in 2010.
Andy was a model train enthusiast, lover of fast cars (especially Corvettes), enjoyed playing golf, boating on Lake George, and watching the New York Football Giants.
Andy was a former volunteer fireman with the Mechanicville FD's Nielson Hose Co # 4, for many years. The Mechanicville Football and Soccer programs were graced with Andy's leadership, serving as electrical engineer for the community based replacement of football/soccer field lighting. He took great pride in contributing to the all-volunteer project.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, JoAnn Gagliardi (Cervini), his two sons Andrew Gagliardi III of Albany and Michael (Jennifer) Gagliardi of Ballston Spa, his grandchildren Natalie and Vincent Gagliardi, his brother Joseph (Sharon) Gagliardi of Mechanicville, his sister Mary Ann (Phillip) Dozier, niece and goddaughter Amanda Dozier of Phoenix, AZ, as well as brother in-laws Theodore (Paula) Cervini, Carmine (Kelli) Cervini, sister in-law Rosemarie Cervini, and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Special thanks goes out to Andy's close friends Jim Benham and Robert Lynn for their frequent visits and taking him on outings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Dec 29th at 6 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, Mechanicville. Calling Hours at Church will precede from 4 to 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Andy's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 50 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY 12206.
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