On June 6, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends, we lost a joyful soul, John Gagliardi. Born on February 28,1943, he was 80 years old. John was larger than life. He was a quintessential family man, self-made businessman and always the life of the party.

John was raised in Southwest Philadelphia, graduated from West Catholic High School in 1961, and went on to attend the University of Dayton, Ohio for engineering. He proudly served in US Navy on the USS Gyatt (DD-712) during the Vietnam War.  John was a prominent businessman in Collingswood, New Jersey owning Total Image Hair Salon and Marlene's Dress Shop along with his wife Marlene.  John was also a pioneer in bringing local business and the community together.  He joined the Collingswood Business Association in 1973 and served as President from 1980 to 1996, where he was instrumental in reviving the Collingswood business district.  From planting the first tree on Haddon Avenue to helping start the May Fair and the Holiday Parade.  John helped create the roadmap for what Collingswood is today, "The place where you want to be."

John is survived by his loving wife Marlene (Kattaron), his daughter Gina Postiglione and son-in-law, David Postiglione of Sicklerville, and his daughter, Debra Lunt and son-in-law, Richard Lunt of Williamstown. Dear grandfather, "Poppop" to Giana Cucchi and husband Alexander Cucchi, Alexa Postiglione, Tyler Lunt, and Natalie Lunt. Sister Mary Brock, brother-in-law Patrick Brock (deceased) brother Thomas Gagliardi, brother Phillip Gagliardi (deceased), sister-in-law Josephine Gagliardi, and many nieces and nephews, and the son he never had, Christopher Coraluzzi. The truth is, John is survived by many friends, the list could go on-and-on. There are not enough words to describe the legacy he leaves behind.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, June 14, 10 AM to 12 Noon at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ.  Prayer Service and U.S. Navy Military Honors will follow at 12 Noon.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, Marlene and the family thought it would be more appropriate to continue with John's passion for Collingswood.  Donations may be made to Go Fund Me, Johnny Gags Collingswood Business Helpful Hand, monitored by Gerard Chambers.