Pasquale V. Gazzillo

Pasquale V. "Pat" Gazzillo, 80, passed on to another life peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Born and raised in Phoenixville, PA he was the loving son of the late Paul and Regina (Cutillo) Gazzillo.  He was the loving husband of Rita M. (O'Conner) Gazzillo and proud father of Lisa Marie (Gazzillo) wife of Patrick McGinley, Jr. and Bryan Paul Gazzillo husband of Cathy Gazzillo.

Pasquale was the Pop-Pop to five grandchildren, Paul Gazzillo, Patrick McGinley, III, Marie Gazzillo, Pierce McGinley, and Casey McGinley.

Sisters, Caroline wife of Jerry Trecroce, Regina Thompson, and Mary wife of Ron Rotondaro.

Nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Genevieve Dellaquila.

Pat was a graduate of Phoenixville High School.  He was a Police Officer for the Borough of Phoenixville for 24 years and then Facilities Manager for Rhone Poulenc Rorer in Collegeville for 19 years.

He was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Police.  He received the Congressional Medal of Valor in 1977   .  

Pat believed death "was a good time, entering the Kingdom of Heaven.  The only people hurt are the ones left behind.  Life is a circle, from happy times, family, sorrowful times, loving times.  Please do not mourn over me, be happy I am with my departed ones.  We will pray for you. I will do everything I can from above to help all of you.  I feel fantastic."

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass in St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 2340 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, PA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:00 am.

Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.

A visitation will be held in the church on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 am.

Those wishing to send flowers to the family may contact Blake Florist and Flower Delivery, Rockledge, PA at 215-379-8787 or order online at www.blakeflorist.com.

Alternatively, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 2340 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460.