Joseph Alan Gagliano, 78, of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on July 2, 1946, in Newark, NJ, Joseph was the beloved son of the late Salvatore Joseph and Anne (Mangogna) Gagliano. A proud third-generation master tailor, Joseph had a passion for his craft, taking great joy in helping others look their best. With an eye for detail and a deep appreciation for style, he carried on a family legacy with pride and dedication. He had his own business for 35 years servicing the tailoring needs of numerous dry cleaners and clothing stores.
More than anything, Joseph cherished time spent with his family. He found true happiness in being present for life’s everyday moments with those he loved. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he especially enjoyed basketball, baseball and boxing.
Joseph had a vibrant personality and a wide range of interests. He was an avid reader with a particular love for psychology, a creative spirit who enjoyed painting, and a collector with a keen eye for rare coins and classic cars. Was a lover of nature and documentaries shows. His true happy place was at the beach where he was found relaxing in the sun and making friends. A true Italian at heart, he found joy in cooking hearty meals and sharing them with family—always with the music of Frank Sinatra playing in the background. He was also known for his spirited conversations and was a lover of politics.
Joseph is survived by his loving children, Gina Gabrielle Laubach and her husband Dylan, and Joseph Salvatore Gagliano and his wife Christina; his adored grandchildren, Isabella, Juliana, Olivia and Jaxon; and his dear sister, Sally SanFilippo and her husband Joe; his nephew James SanFilippo and his wife Luisa. He will also be missed by many cherished cousins and lifelong friends.
Joseph’s legacy lives on in the values he instilled in his family—love, strength, tradition, and pride. He will be remembered with deep affection and admiration by all who knew him.
A memorial service will follow, with further details to be shared by the family at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105