Mario Gugliotti Obituary

Mario C. Gugliotti
Mr. Mario C. Gugliotti passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.
Born on July 10, 1946, in Morcone, Italy, Mario was the beloved son of the late Armando and Yolanda (Santonofrio) Gugliotti. He carried with him the strong values of family, hard work, and devotion that defined his life. Mario met and married the love of his life, Roseann (Colella) Gugliotti, and together they shared 47 beautiful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. Their bond was a true testament to commitment and devotion. Mario was a manager for Stop and Shop and later for Shoprite before retiring to enjoy his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Roseann Gugliotti; daughters, Laurie Parrino and her husband, Mark of Prospect and Tina LaRiviere and her husband, Christopher of Waterbury; his cherished grandchildren: Eric Collodel, Tyler Collodel and his wife, Brianna, Kyle LaRiviere, Joshua LaRiviere and his fiancée, Nayely, Brandon Parrino and his wife, Amanda; and great grandchildren: Luca, Liam and Wyatt, Callie and Olivia. Mario is also survived by his brother, Frank Gugliotti and his wife, of Watertown; brothers-in-law, Richie Colella, Vic Colella and Henry Gauthier; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Carmela Ciarlo and Vickie Guerrera; sisters-in-law, Irene Rosa, Margaret Colella and Elaine Gauthier; and brother in law, David Colella.
Friends and family are invited to visit with Mario's family on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm at Prospect Memorial / The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Rd., Prospect, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 7pm. Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and to care for Mario's family throughout their grief journey. Sharing your favorite memories, photos and condolences on Mario's tribute wall on this website brings lasting comfort to the Gugliotti family.
Special thanks to the caring staff of Hartford Healthcare, particularly Liz and Dana as well as Dr. Fumo. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society are greatly appreciated by his family if you so choose.