Mr. Victor J. Gulino

ATTLEBORO- Victor J. Gulino, 81, of Attleboro passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. He was the loving husband to Gail (Austin) Gulino of Attleboro.

Born on September 27, 1935 in Attleboro, he was the devoted son of the late Giovanni and Victoria (Pistolese) Gulino.

Vic grew up in Attleboro and was a 1953 graduate of Attleboro High School. After graduation, he attended the University of Connecticut, where he graduated from in 1959. After college, Vic and his young family resided and worked in New Jersey for a period of four years; they were then transferred to Holliston, MA. In 1965, Vic returned to his hometown of Attleboro, where he established his well respected insurance agency.

Vic was very proud of where he grew up, which inspired him to become active in the Attleboro community. During his time in Attleboro, he was active in the Attleboro Lions Club and served on the board as President; he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Attleboro Elks Lodge No. 1014 and the United Way; he served as a former Trustee for the Attleboro Savings Bank; he was a board member of the YMCA; and Vic also was a member of the Attleboro Police Commission for 18 gratifying years, in which he served under five different mayors.

In his spare time, Vic was an avid golfer; he especially enjoyed playing at Highland Country Club, Jonathan’s Landing, and Timber Pines. Most importantly, Vic was most happy when he was in the special company of his treasured family and friends.

In addition to his wife, Vic is survived by his cherished children, Greg Gulino of Providence, Karen Benedetti and her husband Bob of Attleboro, and Marcia Gulino of Cranston, RI; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also many friends and extended family.

He was the brother of the late Sal Gulino and Estelle Silvia.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Sunday, August 27, from 3 – 7 p.m. in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St. Attleboro.

A funeral will be conducted on Monday, August 28 at 9 a.m. from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist, 133 North Main St, Attleboro. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vic’s memory may be made to the Attleboro Scholarship Foundation, 89 North Main Street, P.O. Box 1666, Attleboro, MA 02703.