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Michael Gallego Obituary

GALLEGO - Michael June 19, 2008, of Lackawanna, NY, beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Fazzolaro); dearest father of Michael (Denise), Kathleen (Daniel) Wilkie, Caroline, Mary Louise (Ronald) Vincent and Francine (Jay) Ruof; grandfather of 13; son of the late Miguel and Caroline Gallego; brother of the late Aurora (William) Regan; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services from THE COLONIAL MEMORIAL CHAPELS INC., 3003 South Park Ave., Lackawanna, Monday morning at 9 and from Our Lady of Victory Basilica at 9:30. Mr. Gallego was a member of the Matthew Glab Post No. 1965 and a Korean War veteran. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 4-8 PM.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2008.

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Sandi Hoffman

June 24, 2008

Caroline & family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. My sympathy to you an your family in this difficult time.

Jerry Sheehy Jr

June 23, 2008

Mike & Mary Lou,
I am very very sorry to about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry Sheehy Jr

Joseph Walerko

June 23, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family was always an important part of my and my family's lives, and you continue to remain fondly in my heart and thoughts.

Carol Delmont

June 23, 2008

Dear Gallego family I am truly sorry to hear about your loss.I have known your family many years,Mike has a good heart.My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

eileen graubman

June 23, 2008

Dearest Mike and Family, We were so very sorry to read about the loss of your Dad. He was a very sweet and special man, and we will miss him. Our prayers are with you all at this sad time.the Graubman and Travis Families

Katrhleen Clark

June 22, 2008

To Michael, Denise, Kathleen and entire family: We were so sorry to hear of such a great loss. We extend our deepest sympathy and many prayers for all of you. Sincerely,Ron & Kathy Clark, The Elliott family.

Dan Dallmann

June 22, 2008

When I started in the insurance business, Mike was a big help to me, and always had tme to answer my questions. He was a class act and will be missed by his family and friends.

DEBORAH VAIL [BABCOCK]

June 22, 2008

TO ALL THE GALLEGO FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD AND HUSBAND. I HAVE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES OF ALL OF YOU WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP IN WEST SENECA. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU♥ DEBI

Jim and Joyce Keller

June 21, 2008

Caroline and Mary Lou,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you.

Emil and Diane Walerko

June 21, 2008

To Mary Lou and to all of Michael's children: We are sorry for the loss of Michael. You were terrific neighbors, like a second family to us, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

PHIL ARCURI

June 21, 2008

MICHAEL,I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT I KNOW YOU WILL KEEP HIS MEMORIES ALIVE,,SINCERELY PHIL ARCURI

Marietta & Gene Walh

June 21, 2008

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was a good man, a very good insurance agent. he will be missed.

Pat & Fran Lopez

June 21, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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