Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Paul D. and Genevieve C. (Sperduti) Gardella.
He is survived by his siblings, Paula J. Mello of Portsmouth, RI, Carol A. Aguiar of Fall River, R. Andrew Gardella of Maryland, Stephen P. Gardella of Fall River and John F. Gardella of Fall River, as well as many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Services will be private.