George A. Gigliotti, 94, of 5 Miller Avenue, Bradford, passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Olean General Hospital.
Born March 14, 1925 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph G. and Elizabeth (Falsatta) Gigliotti, Sr. He attended Bradford High School, during his Senior year he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force.
On July 6, 1943 he enlisted into the United States Army Air Force, served with the 96th Combat Bombardment Wing, in World War II. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 6 Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on September 19, 1945.
George was married for nearly 60 years to Mary Lou (Irons) Gigliotti who died July 19, 2017.
He was a self employed contractor, owning and operating George A. Gigliotti Buliders for over 60 years. He was also a partner in Tarport Enterprises, and at the his time of death was President and General Manager of Bisett Building Center.
George was a member of St. Francis Church, and the East Bradford Business Association.
Surviving is three children, Thomas (Jacqueline) Gigliotti, of Portville NY, Polly (Ray) Phillips, of Kane, and William R. Rote, of Bradford, "an adopted daughter", Betty Spindler, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Lou, one son, John Gigliotti, one daughter, Terrie Piller, one granddaughter Mary Celeste Phillips, one sister Ida Rose Gigliotti, and three brothers, Joseph Gigliotti Jr., Patrick Gigliotti and Eugene Gigliotti.
Friends will be received on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 3-5pm & 7-9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 372 East Main St., where a prayer service will be held on Saturday at 9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Francis Church with Father Jim Gutting, Senior Associate, as Celebrant. Committal services and Military Honors by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108, will follow in St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the Learning Center, 90 Jackson Ave., Bradford, PA 16701, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com