Rudy Gallucio
March 2, 1927 ~ July 15, 2017
Adolfo C. “Rudy” Gallucio, 90, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 15, 2017 surrounded by his loving family: his wife of nearly 64 years, Dolores (Freda) Gallucio, his daughter Camille Gallucio and her fiancé Terrance Keilty of Lynn, his son Dominic Gallucio of Florida and Dorchester, his daughter Doreen Deletetsky and her husband Martin of Middleton, and his 3 grandsons Nicholas, Joseph, and Dominic Deletetsky.
Rudy lived life to the fullest--known as Mr.Jolly. His love for dance, laughter and singing was with him until the very end. He enjoyed traveling with his family, Sunday dinners at his home with his family, joking around with Nicholas, Joseph and Dominic, and worshiping his wife for 64 years.
Born in Everett on March 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Andre and Carmela (Dascoli) Galluccio. He was raised and educated in Everett and served honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
A longtime Peabody resident, he was employed for many years by General Electric at the River Works plant in Lynn. Following his retirement, Rudy was the proprietor of G’s Running Service.
Also the special uncle and papa to Camille Freda, Steven Levin, Anthony Levin, and Emily Levin, as well as his many nieces and nephews.
He also leaves two sons, Andre and Rudolph Gallucio.
Funeral Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rudy’s name may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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To all the Gallucios: our sincere condolences. We always enjoyed being in Rudy’s company. He was a gentleman.
Paul and Mary Ann Durand
Dear Gallucio Family
I have known “Uncle Rudy” since I was about 10 years old. He was the uncle of my oldest and dearest friend, Camille Freda.
We laughed with him and Dolores and I have the fondest memories of this terrific family and all the fun we had.
He was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for Dolores.
He will be missed. Rest In Peace “Uncle Rudy”.
Mary (Montenero) Rock
Everett/Tewksbury
Our sincerest condolences to you Dominic & your family. We are so sorry.. he was a gentle man and will always be remembered.
Lorraine and Karen
How can a wall properly express who my Papa Rudy was to me… Aside from being one of the nicest and kindest souls I will ever know, he will always be someone I look up to and admire. He was and is my Papa always.
I don’t have a single bad memory of this man. I remember when I was younger he had all the coolest stuff. He always loved his car. A beautiful Lincoln Towncar with all the options I’m sure … riding in the back with my sister we felt like royalty. Even if it was just down the street for Ice Cream or to corner to buy those balsa wood airplanes and poppers after swimming in the pool all day. I used to sneak into his office and play with his fancy pens and draw silly faces on his calendar and write notes to him.
He taught me how to play monopoly and cards, he taught me magic, and music, and he would sing to me when I would sleep over. In Italian of course which I thought was weird but I always fell asleep so I guess that worked and of course in very Italian tradition taught me how to swear. He taught me all the best swears too – my parents really loved that. In English and Italian. Which looking back on it was pretty important later in life. Languages are funny like that and we all have to choose our words carefully. Now I have a few extra words in the vocabulary for special occasions. Most importantly he taught me how to love my family. Sometimes I don’t know how he put up with all our craziness but he did and he loved us all the same.
I remember playing my first video game with Papa. Super Mario Brothers on Nintendo – endlessly – even though he was terrible at it. He said I was so good that I would have to teach him so he could get better. He taught me to swim, and more importantly not to drink the pool water. Any time I would go over he always had olives for me to stick on each finger and eat and usually a cannoli or cookies for me in the fridge. He took me to see movies and I remember we saw Hook with him and Nonni and he would reach around and scare me with tickles whenever Captain Hook came on screen. He taught me how to fix my mistakes and that none were ever un-fixable. How to make things better. He helped me through some very difficult things in my life just with his words and advice. My whole childhood and adult life he showed me the unconditional love that only my Papa Rudy was capable of showing.
He always told me he was so proud of me, always so happy to see me, how he is so happy that I am his grandson. He would make sure to tell me too all the time; every time. He made sure I knew just how much he love he had for me, for all of us really, and how I made him proud and that just made me feel so good.
I still remember showing him youtube for the first time at his house and searching videos of old Italian singers and songs. He thought we would never be able to find that music but we did. We sat there for hours with him and Nonni while he sang songs and danced around – most of the time better than the singers – most of the time love songs for Nonnie – and then we ate ice cream for lunch. Because why not.
Throughout his life and mine he would always introduce me to people “This is my favorite grandson Anthony. Antonio my ownio!” and laugh. No matter who it was. Even though I am well … not … really his grandson. Spoiler alert.
That right there though … that never mattered to any of us. Especially not him or Nonni. He is my Papa – my grandfather – and I am his grandson. Simple as that. Nothing will ever change that bond and I am proud to be his grandson. I’ll continue to make him proud every possible moment I can.
I know that you will always be with me and I will do everything I can to continue making you proud. I miss you Papa Rudy and I love you so so much. I’ll take care of Nonni always … everything will be ok …
We may be separated by body but I know your spirit is always with me Papa.
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Dominic,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane McMenimen Mulloy
While we are deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Gallucio, we are grateful for the time we were able to share with him. He was a sensitive, loving and gentle man.
Thanksgiving dinners, stories of his childhood and time spent in the military, a touching dance with Mrs. Gallucio and an after dinner serenade. These are more than just memories, they are gifts that will be cherished forever.
Our hearts and prayers are with Mr. Gallucio and his entire family.
Camille and family, I’m sorry for your loss. Your father was a great guy.
Joanne Simmons McGarvey
Dominic,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. May the fond and loving memories you have of your father give you some comfort in your sorrow.
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny Harrington
Papa… come visit me in my dreams.
I miss you.
What a wonderful man. Mark and I have been so lucky to have gotten to know Mr. Gallucio over the years. He always had a kind word, jovial disposition and sense of humor. He made us feel welcome. We will miss him. We will never forget him. Our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Nancy Maule McNally and Mark O’Connor