Bernard J. Gigli

Bernard J. Gigli, 82, of New Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in his home. He was the husband of the late Paulette B. (Snyder) Gigli. They were married for 52 years. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the former Dana Corp., Reading, as a machinist. Born in Coaldale, he was the son of the late Dominic and Anna (Boyle) Gigli. He was the member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Tamaqua. He was a Navy veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bernard enjoyed trips to the casino. He loved watching football, especially the Eagles and Notre Dame. When he wasn't watching football, you would catch him watching Westerns, Monk and Murder, She Wrote. He of course enjoyed a glass of Jameson, loved Italian food and was always sneaking sweet treats, especially doughnuts and ice cream. He was also preceded in death by a son, Damian, and a sister, Anna Marie Hudock. He is survived by two sons, Justin, of Tamaqua, and Bernard, and his wife, Ashley, of New Ringgold; daughter, Nicole, wife of Michael Trantolo, of Ellington, CT; seven grandchildren; a niece and a nephew. Services will be held at 11am on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Call 10-11am. Interment with military honors will be in St. Jerome’s Cemetery, Tamaqua. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Arrangements are being handled by the Hartman Funeral Home, 1791 West Penn Pike, Rte. 309, New Ringgold. Online condolences may be made at www.hartmanfuneralhomeinc.com.