Albany- Larry J. “Butch” Gagliardi Sr., 74, passed away, May 23, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Benito Gagliardi. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Salvo) Gagliardi.

Larry was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1961 and then started his career in law enforcement in 1964.

He was on the force for 20 years before retiring. In his free time Larry was an avid hunter, golfer and diehard Red Sox fan. He loved spending time with his family especially his seven grandchildren. Larry also enjoyed spending time with his cousins and Stewart’s coffee buddies. Those who were lucky enough to have known him, knew he was a loyal family man and true friend and will be missed by all.

In addition to his wife, Larry is survived by his three children, Dawn Napolitano (Phil), Christina Gavin (Paul Riley) and Larry J. Gagliardi Jr. (Kaia). He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Marissa, Nicholas, Michael, Hannah, Juliana, Kira and Lorenzo.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Albany Medical Center in the Neurological ICU.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made out to, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142, online at Click To Donate or to Albany Medical Center Department of Neurology, 47 New Scotland Avenue MC70, Albany, NY 12208

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189.

A gathering will be held from 9:15am to 10:00am on Wednesday, May 31 at the funeral home before processing up to Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery for an 11:00am interment.

Interment with full military honors will be held at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.