Lawrence J. Gagliardi, 76, of Philadelphia passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Baccari) Gagliardi. He was the loving husband of the late Ruth A. Gagliardi with whom he shared 43 years of marriage with before her passing in 2014.

Lawrence worked for Conrail until the mid-nineties, and has since been a much loved bus driver for the Lower Merion School District.

He was a member of St. Edmond's Church in Philadelphia and regularly visited Lifespring Fellowship Church in Lititz.

He was a skilled chess player, and enjoyed playing every Saturday. He was also an avid golfer and played often with his brothers, cousins, nephew and grandson. Larry also enjoyed watching the Three Stooges and Columbo on TV. He enjoyed spending time in Lititz with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren. He regularly attended 2nd Friday where he would listen to his favorite band, Forgiven.

Above all, he was a fiercely proud Pop-Pop. He was devoted to his grandchildren and attended so many of their activities and performances over the years.

Larry will always be remembered for his strength and his great love for his family. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was the beloved father of Lori Ruchalski (James), of Lititz, Peter Gagliardi (Susan) of Hatboro, Michael Branella of CA, Arthur Branella (Andrea) of NJ and Annette Cooney (late Michael) of GA; proud and devoted grandfather of James Jr, Michael & Carly Ruchalski, Benjamin Gagliardi, Nicole Lewis, great-grandfather of Seth Ruchalski, Evan, Hayden & Alexander Lewis; dedicated brother of Thomas (late Kathy), Charles (Addie) and uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Private interment will be held at Witness Park, Lititz where Larry will be laid to rest beside his wife, Ruth. The graveside service will be live streamed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 11AM. Link will be posted on Larry's obituary page at www.snyderfuneralhome..com just prior to the service. A Celebration of Life will be held in the New Year, after it becomes safe to gather, where family and friends will be welcomed to attend.