Joseph P. Trigilio passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. He was 97 years old.
Born in South Boston to parents Concetta (Amenta) and Joseph Trigilio. Joseph started his career as a machinist in 1943, and then in 1945 he joined the navy where he served on the battleship North Carolina. After serving in the navy, he joined the Malden police department and later ended his career as a Malden Firefighter where he served for 27 years.
Joseph was a longtime member of the Malden Moose. He loved dancing with his wife, woodworking, traveling, fixing things and anything involving family and friends. He was an avid shopper and could never resist a deal at Filene's basement.
Joseph was the beloved husband to Phyllis (D'Andrea) Trigilio. He was the loving father to Diane Pellegrini and her husband Dave, Steven Trigilio and his wife Carmela. He was the loving brother of the late Mary Sabbato, Mildred Goodyear, Virginia Samon, Helen Rizutto, Julie Marciano, Angelo Trigilio, and Lena Gulla. Joseph was the cherished grandfather to Abigail Trigilio and her husband Connor Lawrence. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Thursday June 26th at 11:30am. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:30am prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.