January 14th 2025 The Somerville Medford News Weekly Print Edition Online

Peter Louis Guglietta, of Somerville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025 He was 100 years old. Born in Somerville, he was the son of Damiano and Maria (Nardella) Guglietta. The beloved husband of the late Lillian (Strozzi) Guglietta, who predeceased him in 2023, together they were married nearly 74 years and raised their family in Somerville. In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Peter was a World War II veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, and served proudly in the Pacific theatre from 1943-1946. Upon his return from military service, he finished his college education at Bates College and at Boston University.  He worked most of his career in sales and sales management in the fire protection systems industry.
 
Peter is lovingly survived by his sons; Peter D. Guglietta of Illinois and his late wife Gail, who predeceased Peter & Lillian in 2020, Paul C. Guglietta of Somerville, his cherished grandson, Samuel Guglietta of Illinois, along with 5 nieces and their extended families. He is also survived by his sister, Tina Guglietta of Gaeta, Italy. As well as the in-laws of his son Peter’s marriage.  Peter’s sisters, Elizabeth (Albano), Grace (Marseglia), and Nancy (DiCiaccio) all predeceased Peter. 
 
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Tuesday morning, January 21st from 10:00AM to 11:30AM followed by a prayer service at 11:30AM.

The Somerville Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the operator of the above pictured Nissan Altima. The Criminal Investigation Division is interested in speaking with the operator regarding an interaction he had with a juvenile. The vehicle is a gray or silver Nissan Altima with Massachusetts plates (possibly 2005 or 2006) with gold Nissan emblems and black side view mirrors. The operator is described as a white male, approximately 50 years of age that smokes and has gray facial hair.