Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend
Frank A. Gugliotti entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family where he was reunited with the love of his life, Josephine, who passed on July 16, 2024. Frank was born to the late Nicola and Maria Orsola Gugliotti in Morcone, Benevento, Italy on April 7, 1930.
When Frank was 9, he moved from Italy to Waterbury, Connecticut with his family. He joined the Coast Guard in 1951 and during a weekend on leave in Manhattan, NY he went on a date with Josephine Linares that would change his life forever. Frank and Josephine married in 1955 and planted roots in Waterbury, CT where they worked and raised their family until relocating to Florida in the late 1980s. He was a butcher by trade and owned his own grocery store in the 1950s then went on to work for Stop & Shop for 25 years. He enjoyed playing golf and bocce.
Together, Frank and Josephine loved traveling. They cherished trips to visit family in both Italy and Spain, and especially enjoyed sailing on more than 100 cruises, many with their with their best friends, Manny and Aida Sanchez of FL.
Frank’s legacy can be described as a generous man who loved being surrounded by his family. From family reunions at the Pontelandolfo Club to Sunday dinners and family trips, his greatest joys in life were when his family was together.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved children: Joe & Debra Gugliotti of Wolcott, CT/Jupiter, FL; Linda & Carl Salstrom of Tolland, CT; and Lisa & Mike Kiley of Sebastian, FL. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Nick & Lori Fasano, Jaime & RJ Thomas, Julee & Joe Busalacchi, Jessica & Dan Morrison, Jojo Gugliotti, Heather Sanchez (deceased), Erica Salstrom and Katie Marquardt. He also leaves behind great-grandchildren: Frank Anthony (deceased in 2001), Madison, Nico, Adrianna, Kiley, Siena, Gia, Olivia, Haylee, Ava, and Hudson as well as several cousins, nieces & nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother & father, as well as his brother, sister and their spouses, Carmine & Mary Gugliotti and Mary & Louis Cappella.
Services are private. Donations can be made in his name to VNA Hospice House of Vero or the United Way of Waterbury.