Dr. Sherwood M. Gagliano

Birth date: Dec 10, 1935 Death date: Jul 17, 2020

Dr. Sherwood M. “Woody” Gagliano of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born on December 10, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the late James F. and Olivia (Hahn) Gagliano. Woody is survived by his beloved wife, Read Obituary

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Brian Saucier

229w ago

Woody was a class act all the way around. While I had just 2-3 meetings with him, I always left with the greatest respect. Any good friend of my father is a hero, by association.

Madeleine Crozat-Williams

253w ago

I have memories of my mother Frances Saucier Crozat speaking very fondly of Woody when I was a child growing up in New Orleans in the 1950's and 60's. My cousin Roger Saucier and Wood used to spend a lot of time excavating Native American mounds in Jefferson Parish. I was always fascinated by Roger's collection of things he had found while with Woody. I finally met Woody in Vicksburg, Mississippi immediately following Roger's early death in the 1990's. He told us some stories about Roger, their adventures, and his own work. I greatly admire the work Woody has done. He has contributed immensely to saving the Louisiana Delta and as as enviromental advocate, I am most grateful. This world needs more people like Woody. I offer my condolences on your loss.

And I thank you for posting the photos of Woody and Roger. I have never seen those and have none from that long ago!

Joel Hahn

270w ago

Gerald F Hahn (Deceased) 1st cousin of Woody loved him all his life. Gerald was proud of his life works. Joel Hahn

Karen Wicker

271w ago

Added 4 new photos to the Memories Album album.

Karen Wicker

271w ago

Added 3 new photos to the Memories Album album.

Shelby P. Lasalle, Jr.

271w ago

My friend and loyal professional for over 40 years. My firm Krebs, LaSalle, Lemieux joint venture many projects with Woody’s firm. A well educated, expert, wise, honorable individual.
Rest In Peace my friend. You are irreplaceable and will be missed by all.

Charles Austin

271w ago

Dr. Gagliano was truly a visionary and leader in the science and common sense in Louisiana's ongoing coastal restoration saga. He was an inspiration to me in my work at the S&WB on our various wetlands restoration projects. A truly humble man. You could sense his greatness. He will be missed. God Bless him.

Bob Stewart

271w ago

I was saddened to learn that Woody had passed away. He was an important part of the restoration of coastal Louisiana. Woody and I worked together on mapping the coastal wetlands of south Louisiana - he produced the very first maps of coastal wetlands that covered the entire coast. We also worked together to keep reminding the public and politicians that the loss of wetlands was large and continuing over many years. The first maps depicted the loss between 1956 and the 1970's. He continued to work on coastal loss for the rest of his life and often provided new and unique ideas to deal with the loss and how to restore wetlands. He was a giant in his field!
Bob Stewart, PhD, former Director, National Wetlands Research Center, USGS

Klaus J Meyer-Arendt

271w ago

I too am sad that we have lost one of the greatest proponents of coastal restoration in Louisiana. Woody Gagliano was a scientist, a mentor, and an advocate. I had the great pleasure of working with him on the late 1970s U.S. Fish and Wildlife habitat mapping study in which the magnitude of land loss in Louisiana was first recognized. We co-authored (with Dr. Karen Wicker) the seminal 1981 article that started the whole process of recognizing, analyzing, politicking, and pro-actively restoring the wetlands and shorelines of Louisiana. I enjoyed the class that Woody Gagliano taught at LSU, and I enjoyed working--and learning a lot--at Woody's company Coastal Environments, Inc. for several years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Woody was a great scientist, a great boss, and a friend. No matter how busy he was, he always made time to listen...and to provoke thought.

Jo-Louise Cashio

271w ago

I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Woody’s death. He and Betty were my neighbors in Oak Hills. I remember Betty telling me about his life long dream of restoring Louisiana’s coast line. My condolences to his family. It breaks my heart. I’ll always remember him and Betty, always

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