Roy Joseph Gaglio

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Roy Joseph Gaglio passed away June 16, 2026 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (nee Reame); his children, Perry Gaglio (Anne Marie), Philip Gaglio (Lisa), Kathryn Tzetzo (Christopher), and Linda Cook; grandchildren, Nicole LaValley (Adam), Adam Gaglio (Kathleen), Alexander Tzetzo (Haley), Jennifer Tzetzo, Sophia Cook, Jack Cook, and Lauren Cook; great grandchildren, Thomas, Michael, Isabella, Henry, Nathaniel, Benjamin, Arthur, and Emmaline; and his sister Annette Locricchio (Ben). He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Rose Gaglio and his brother, Benny (Nancy). The family will visit with friends on Friday, July 10th at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park starting at 8:30am. At 10:30am, there will be a Funeral Mass held at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: stjude.org. Full obituary at: verheyden.org

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Posted online on June 25, 2026

Published in The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press

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