DELL ISOLA, Gilbert Gerald
"Gill" At age 84. Lifelong resident of Everett on Feb. 4. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Marion (Johnston). Beloved father of Gilbert and his wife Linda of Medford, Stephen and his wife Kathy of Topsfield, Thomas of Shrewsbury, Michael and his wife Michelle of Melrose, David and his wife Barbara of Derry, NH and Kenneth and his wife Alyson of West Newbury. He was the brother of Richard Dell Isola, Sr. and his wife Gerri of Everett. He is survived by his 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Gill leaves his beloved partner, Anne Harrington, of Revere, with whom he shared many joyful years. Her love an caring devotion is remembered by all.
Gill was dedicated to public service and youth sports in Everett and served as a City Councilor and Alderman. Well known as a gentleman and confidant, Gill was tremendously respected by family, friends and colleagues.
He spent 61 years working with the renowned construction firm, Bond Brothers, where he managed several very prominent commercial and academic projects in the Boston area, most notably, 500 Boylston Street, 360 Newbury Street, the Cotting House and Peabody Museum at Harvard University, and MIT's Plasma Fusion Center.
Gill was dedicated to public service and youth sports. In addition to coaching Little League Baseball and assisting Pop Warner Football, he committed 18 years, 1985-2003, to the people of Everett. As a City Councillor and Alderman, he championed programs for the youth and elderly, police and firefighters, the school system, and the business community. But his most important contribution to the political scene in Everett was his unwavering support in mentoring other public servants.
How do you measure the life of a man? He was successful if he lived well, laughed often and loved much. He was honorable if he looked for the best in others while always giving the best he had. His life was full if he gained not only the respect of intelligent men but also the love of innocent children.
And while there is no measurement to express how much he will be missed, we take comfort in his teachings and his memory and we thank him for leaving the world a better place than he found it. Rest in peace Dad. Kiss Mom for us. We love you.
Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, on Friday, Feb. 13, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Thursday only 3-8 p.m. Complimentary valet parking Thursday at Main St. entrance. Donations in Gilbert's memory may be made to the Leonard Florence Center for Living, 201 Captains Row, Chelsea 02150 or a charity of your choice. Interment at Woodlawn Mausoleum in Everett.
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