Joel Gargagliano

April 4, 1948 - April 21, 2020

Joel Gargagliano, 72, of Pierson, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Joel was born in Grand Rapids to the late Joseph and Victoria (Beaver) Gargagliano on April 4, 1948. Joel was married to the love of his life, Janice (Weststrate) Gargagliano for 52 years. He worked as a truck driver for many years. Joel enjoyed motorcycles at different times in his life. He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, camping and hunting especially with his grandsons. Joel spent much of his free time gardening and canning, shooting and collecting guns, and reading. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, and went on to teach survival skills to his kids and grandkids. Spending time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was a joy for him. He was proud to have built a log home for his family. Friends and family enjoyed spending time with Joel because he had a good sense of humor and was a great storyteller. Joel will be lovingly remembered by his wife Janice; children, Tonya (Kyle) Warren, Joddy Gargagliano and Joshua (Jessica) Gargagliano; siblings, Janice Scott and Vincent Gargagliano; grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Matthew, Kyle, Tavis, Olivia and Victoria; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Serenity, McKenna, Savannah, Brayden, Aaron, Maddison, Connor, Riley and Malachi; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private visitation will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 followed by a graveside service at Excelsior Township Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.