Donald Thomas Gallucci died on December 5, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Naugatuck, CT., son of the late Thomas and Anna (Scarano) Gallucci. Mr. Gallucci was a graduate of Salem and Naugatuck High School and Central Connecticut State University. He taught at Prospect Street School and at Hillside Middle School, retiring in 1986 after 32 years. Mr. Gallucci moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1994. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was a deacon for the Archdiocese of Hartford, CT., serving at St. Mary’s Church in Union City and St. Francis of Assisi in Naugatuck, CT. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ojeda Council #33 while residing in Naugatuck, CT.
Survivors include his son Joseph of Phoenix, AZ.; daughters Mary (Jerry Phillips) of Willimantic, CT.; Meg (Michael Rotondi) of New York City; and Carole of Phoenix, AZ. Two nephews, Robert and Thomas Gallucci of CT; one niece, Janet of CT. And three grandchildren: Justine, Ellis and Pascal Phillips-Gallucci.
Mr. Gallucci was predeceased by his beloved wife Charlotte. And by two brothers and four sisters.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 9:00-10:00 A.M., with a Rosary prayed at 9:30 A.M., and Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M., all held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. For those unable to attend, a live stream of the service will be available online and can be viewed at https://www.sfxphx.org/. Services in Phoenix are entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck, CT., on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:30 A.M. Services in Connecticut are entrusted to Buckmiller, Thurston, Mengacci Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley – https://www.hov.org/donate/donate-now/
Dorothy Daniels
To the entire Gallucci Family:
I remember fondly both your Mom and Dad. They were wonderful people and excellent teachers. My children were taught Science with Don. Charlotte was a good friend and colleague. They will be missed by the Naugatuck Community, especially those who taught with them. My sincere condolences.
Dorothy Daniels
Ken Pollock
To Joe, Mary, Meg & Carole
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I was a guest at your family’s home on numerous occasions and your parents were always wonderful. I never had your dad for a teacher, but more importantly, I knew him as a person outside of school and he was a great guy.
My condolences to all of you and your families.
Suzanne Westhaver
my sincere condolences for the loss of this wonderful man! He made science so much fun and was one of my favorite teachers at Hillside. he was a wonderful teacher!
Joseph Gallucci
For everyone who has left a condolence message, for my father, Donald, I just want to write, thank you, to each and everyone of you; it means a great deal to me and my sisters: Mary, Meg, and Carole.