Bay Pines National Cemetery

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Uncle Billy will always hold a special place in my memories... He was the most spontaneous,  impromptu and politically incorrect jokester I had the privilege of knowing... To give an example; at my Dad's funeral as things were as things go for a funeral, but Uncle Billy comes up to me and says "So who's next" ? And while it was one of those, "you had to be there moments" Uncle Billy had me nearly in tears with laughter.

God bless you my dear Uncle for you brought sooo much joy and laughter to so many awkward and unforgettable moments... Your legacy will live on to all future Gagliardo generations...

Love Always, 
Your nephew, 
Ben 

I met Bill when he moved into Heritage Springs. I lived 4 doors away from Bill and Marie. Bill was the perfect neighbor. He was personable, friendly, helpful and kind. Any he would always offer me a beer when I visited his house! You will be missed, my friend.    

Your United States Marine Corps service is appreciated more than you could ever know by me. You and your Vietnam era companions protected me, a school kid born in the early 60s from a very dangerous threat. And I also thank you for your New York City Police service. Further, you were the president of the local 10-13 Club here in Florida, of which I am a very new member. God bless you always.

Celebration of life will be December 5th from 11am to 1pm at the Hampton Inn located at 11780 FL-54 Odessa FL.  

Burial will follow at Bay Pines National Cemetery located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines FL 33744 at 2:30pm.



I met Bill when I started with the Pasco Sheriffs office in 2002.  Billly, as I knew him, became best of friends, often going to lunch together.  As we shared LEO careers, him in NYC and me in Washington, DC, we had a lot of shared experiences.  I will alway think fondly of Billy G, rest in peace my brother in blue.  

William (Bill) Gagliardo, age 81, of Trinity, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Staten Island NY to the late Benjamin and Ida Gagliardo.

After retiring from the New York Police Department in 1983, Bill moved to Palm Harbor Florida and began a career with Pinellas County, working as a park ranger and later joined the Pasco County Sheriff's Office as Director of Special Projects before retiring.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marie (Wittek); three daughters, Joyce Chiavetta (Victor), Marie Brandofino (Michael), and Linda Gagliardo (Paul Melton); seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His siblings, Dolores Streitman (Alan) , Mary Gagliardo, Benjamin Gagliardo (Jeanne), three brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, many nieces, nephews, cousins. And was preceded in death by his siblings Joseph and James Gagliardo, Father and Mother-in-law, and a Brother-in-law. 

Bill was a proud American who served his Country in the Marine Corp.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and West Pasco Republican Club. He was a great friend to many and always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.  He will be remembered for his vibrant personality and love for his family. 

WILLIAM GAGLIARDO

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