John (Gaylord) Gagliardi III

 In Loving Memory of John-John, Our Beautiful Boy!

John Gagliardi III, age 37, left this world far too soon, leaving behind countless memories of laughter, music, and love.

A graduate of The Ohio State University, he was a Buckeye fan through and through. He balanced that loyalty with his unwavering support of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Guardians, a testament to his boundless optimism and dedication to hopeless causes.

An expert fisherman, John dreamed of owning his own fishing charter one day. He found peace on the water, whether casting lines or simply taking in the sunrise.

His love for reading history added depth to his soul. He was the whip-smart guy that you wanted on your trivia night team. He loved old-soul rock and roll, and his guitar filled the air with melodies that spoke what words could not.

He had a smile that would light up a room, and a heart big enough to hold the world. To his friends, he was a confidant, a comedian, and a rock. To his beloved daughter Arla, he was the best daddy she could ever dream of.

John was a best friend to many, a lover of life’s little joys, and a man whose spirit will live on in the lives he touched. His memory will forever inspire us to fish longer, cheer louder, and love deeper.

He is survived by his beautiful daughter Arla Paige Gagliardi, his loving parents, John and Jennifer Gaylord, Arla’s mommy, Alexa Garcia, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a circle of friends too vast to count.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution to Arla’s CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan at  Ugift529.com . Please enter the gift code: L2W-Y3X.

A visitation to honor the life of John-John will take place on Thursday December 12th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Prayers will be said at 6:30 PM.

We also ask you to share a smile, cast a line, or root for The Buckeyes in his honor.