AL V. GIGLIO, 85
Gilford-----Alphonse “Al” Valentino Giglio, 85, of 9 Sargent Place, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
Al was born February 14, 1927 in Warren, Rhode Island, the son of Alfonso and Ella (Casale) Giglio. He grew up in Somerville, Mass. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Al had been employed for many years as a Medical Photographer for the State of Massachusetts. After Al retired, he moved to Gilford fifteen years ago. He was an avid skier and sailor. He also enjoyed meeting with friends at the local establishments, especially the Lyons Den overlooking the lake.
Survivors include his sister, Mary Antaya, of Somerville, Mass. and his long time caregiver and friend, Denise Fulmer. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his mother, Ella Tonry, his stepfather, Francis Tonry, and by a sister, Marion Madore.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service. A spring burial is planned at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246 is assisting the family.