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Vincent Gallapaga Obituary
Vincent John GALLAPAGA 42 years old. Graduate of Rio Americano H.S., Sacramento, CA and California State University, Chico, CA. Co-Owner of Pies and Pints in Seattle, WA with his business partner, Randal Smith. He was born June 22, 1964 and died June 3, 2007. Survived by his parents, John and Nancy Gallapaga, his sister, Linda Schwarzkopf and husband, Steve and their children, Travis and Savana , his brother, Keith and his wife, Julie and his daughter, Samatha. Vincent's friends and family will be celebrating his Life on Saturday, June 9th at 12:30 p.m. at Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St, Seattle, WA. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Gallapaga
Francesca Gallapaga
March 21, 2008
Dear John, Nancy and Family,
I would like to express my deepest condolenze from Italy. I did not know my grandson Vincent but I was very sad when I heard this news. I am very in late but I did not knew of this bad news before.
Dalton Meno
January 16, 2008
well i dont knoe what i can say about vincent gallapaga because i didnt really know him personally i onlt know what his neice has told me about him and how much she cared about him. i wish to send my best wishes out to his family and i pray for him and his entire family... Dalton Meno
jennifer quijance
August 27, 2007
I did not know, and today is August 27th. I am at a loss for words and memories of my time with him at work and away from 10 plus years ago are rushing through me... I do not know how, when, or why....
Mike Dickey
July 8, 2007
John, Nancy, Linda, and Keith.
I extend my deepest sympathies. Vince was a bright and caring spirit. I remember him as 'Linda's little brother', who was quite the character in the neighborhood. My mom conveyed the sad news when I saw her yesterday. It is evident from all the postings that Vince touched everyone's lives in a very positive way, and will be missed greatly.
Jon Dunno
July 5, 2007
Hello to everyone, I miss you all. I just wanted to say how much I will miss Vinnie. His spirit and energy is always flowing. Remember to dance. It makes your inner light shine through. Contact me if you want to.
Melodie Sansone
June 29, 2007
Vince was my manager and friend at Anthony's a million years ago. Being the world's worst waitress, he handled each of my many MANY screwups with his wonderful smile, humor, and endless patience. Any night that Vince was on the floor was a guaranteed good time. I am so happy that he realized his dream of his own establishment-
We were all so lucky to have known him. My thoughts and sympathies are with the Gallapaga's and all who will miss him.
John Gallapaga
June 28, 2007
Dear friends. Nancy and I thank you all for your kind words. Yes we miss Vicent but all his wonderful friends have help Nancy and me to cope with our lost. Thank you. Dad and Mom
David Shestak
June 26, 2007
John, Nancy and Family,
My sincere sympathy for your loss here and now. But, he is with you and will live on forever. His spirit is of love and for those who knew him and know you, will carry that love with us.
Rejoice, he will be with us all.
Randal Smith
June 22, 2007
Keep on Shining Brother - Everything is Everything.
Much Love Always,
Cyndi D'Errico
June 17, 2007
Vincent was my dear friend at Chico State and we moved up to Seattle at the same time. Vince and I worked together in Chico and in Seattle, played together, and traveled many times together. I'm grateful for my many memories and photos of these times. Vincent was the kind of person who had very close relationships with his friends, and felt truly known and understood. That is a very blessed man to have felt that in his life. John and Nancy, please know your son was adored by many. My deepest sympathies to you and all your family.
Love and Light, Vinnie.
Cyndi (Moe) D'Errico
Howard and Dixie Owens
June 14, 2007
Dear Friends John and Nancy,
Our heartfelt prayers are with you. Vincent's smile appears infectious. We wish we had known him. But knowing he was your son paints a picture of a man who grew up with principles, a grand sense of humor and much tenderness. You have our love.
Theresa (teri) Lee Hood
June 13, 2007
I just heard the news about Vincent and my heart is broken. My son Dennis saw the obit and just wrote to tell me. I will tell all the other Lee kids so they will know and remember. God be with you all and Bless that boy that my daughter used to tease when they were babies in the sand box. I send hugs to all
Kristen Townsend
June 11, 2007
I'm listening to Spearhead's Stay Human cd. Vincent LOVED it as he LOVED EVERYTHING IN LIFE!!! He's dancing with all of us.
Mom and Dad Gallapaga
June 11, 2007
Many many thanks of love to all the many friends of Vincent. Needless to say he was a joy to have and I am going to miss the long phone calls late at night. He always ended his calls with a "love you Dad" and give Mom a big hug for me. Yes Vincent Mom and Dad will miss you.
Juliette Brush-Hoover
June 11, 2007
Vincent was one of my favorite people - a business associate who became a wonderful friend. I always admired the passion Vincent had for his work. He loved his staff and customers with an unusual zeal that filled Pies & Pints and made it a special place to be. Vincent, you are sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallapagas and Vincent's friends and staff.
June 11, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gallapaga -
On behalf of Vince's girlfriends from Rio -- we send our heart felt condolences to you and your family. We are each trying to come to our own with his loss. His generous smile and laugh will always be with all of us!
Love, Petra, Meggie, Malia, Michelle and Lori
Spot Stephenson
June 9, 2007
I’m part of a group of bicycling friends who have been Thursday-night “regulars” at Pies ‘n Pints for the past several years. Any happy evening spent there was sure to be made more special when Vince was on the premises. He always made a point to stop and visit with us (“Can’t stop to talk” usually preceded a 20 minute chat) and shared with us many tales about Chico State, his childhood, and his family of which he was so clearly fond. He never failed to commend his staff to us (“Don’t you just love this new waitress?” “I have such a terrific crew here!”). And he was continually trying to think of the next new enhancement - bringing in more music, new flavors of pies, some new idea was always cooking. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere at Pies ‘n Pints is a great reflection of Vince’s personality. Sincere sympathies to his family, co-workers, and all those he touched. We will miss him, a lot.
Cleann McGuire
June 9, 2007
I cherish many memories of my family getting together with the Gallapagas, my brothers growing up with Vince (and Keith) and their many "adventures" in the Valley, San Jose and Sacramento. I will always remember Vince as a kind, gentle soul with a special twinkle in his eyes.
My heart and prayers are with all the Gallapagas.
stephanie asuncion
June 9, 2007
VInce was a friend of mine through Chico State University and he was an awesome friend and a wonderful person. My special prayers and thoughts to his family and friend during this time. We hadn't spoken for 15 years and then got to talk 10 days ago. I feel very fortunate.
todd allen
June 9, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Gallapaga family. I will always remember Vince as my very first true best friend. Fond memories with he and his entire family are too long to list. Once again, I am extremely sorry for the loss the Gallapaga family has experienced especially Vince,s wonderful parents nancy and John
Diane Gianopulos
June 8, 2007
Where do I start. I met Vince in the 7th grade. We became instant friends. I have so many stories, and great memeories, that I will cherish forever. The most resent was last year. I called him, and asked if I could come visit. I had never been to Seattle, so Vince dropped whatever he was doing, and showed me around. We talked and laughed all weekend. He was the perfect tour guide. That's the kind of caring and special friend he was.
He will always mean the world to me, and he will NEVER be forgoten.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family.
Dean Zendarski
June 8, 2007
I'm very saddened to learn of Vince's passing. I reflect fondly upon my childhood friendship with Vinnie, as he is known to me. The scar on my chin and the scar near Vince's eye, will forever remind me of the wonderful times Vince and I and our families shared together. My deepest sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. Gallapaga, Linda, Keith and the rest of the family.
Kim (West) Newton
June 8, 2007
Vince and I were friends from high school in Sacramento, CA. We spent a lot of time together with a group of friends hanging out on the American River parkway and taking camping trips to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nothing but GOOD comes to mind when I think of Vince. My memories of him are his smile, his gentle manner, and his generous spirit. I have been hearing from many old friends and we are all so sad to lose such a great person.
My sincere condolences to Vince’s family and all his dear friends at Pies and Pints.
Judy (Healy) Rusnak
June 8, 2007
Dear Uncle John and Aunt Nancy,
We were all so sad to hear about Vince! We will miss him and feel so sad for your loss. I had many happy and yes, silly times with my cousin in my couple of trips to Sacramento. Vince used to show us his awesome swimming ability and spent alot of time with his family from Pittsburgh when we would visit. This is how I got to know Vince and I am grateful for that. Uncle John and Aunt Nancy we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Sandy and Walt Arute
June 8, 2007
nancy and John we offer you our deepest sympathies at this time We surely remember Vince`s friendship with Dave.. and times he shared with us at Tahoe with Dave and us.
Sandy and Walt Arute
Carolyn and Mo Slater
June 8, 2007
We remember that wonderful, lovely 15 year old boy smiling up our drive way in Sacramento. We will miss him. Our love to Nancy and John. Please call when you return from Seattle.
Rick & Elizabeth Geist
June 8, 2007
As both patrons of Pies and Pints and fellow Roosevelt business owners, we are deeply saddened.
The Landing Music
Alan Ridlehoover
June 8, 2007
Vince was a life-long friend of my wife, Jill Slater Ridlehoover. They grew up together in Sacramento, went their separate ways, then reconnected when they both landed in Seattle several years ago. As is too often the case with old friends, their separate social circles rarely collided. But, Jill’s fond recollections over the past few days have made it clear to me how special he was to her. She misses him deeply.
When I met Vince a few years ago, he was throwing all of his time and energy into Pies & Pints. The restaurant was new. And, things were a bit crazy. But, he clearly loved what he was doing. In between welcoming guests, taking orders, cooking pies, pulling pints, and bussing tables, he regaled Jill and I with his vision of creating a friendly spot with unique food and deep ties to the neighborhood. What stands out in my mind now is how magnificently he succeeded. And, here’s how I know:
Vince lit up the first time Jill and I walked into Pies & Pints. He was very excited to see Jill and to meet her husband. I chalked it up to their life-long relationship. But with each successive visit, I noticed that Vince responded the same way to more and more of the people walking through his door. The neighborhood embraced him and his pies. And, he lit up in response.
My sincere condolences to Vince’s family, friends and neighbors.
Jill and I are donating to the American Heart Association in Vince’s memory.
Alex Crick
June 8, 2007
Vincent's creativity and generosity was to be admired. Walking into Pies & Pints you could feel the love that Vince had for his restaurant and his staff. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. He will be dearly missed.
Karen Malch (Zendarski)
June 8, 2007
Dear John, Nancy and Family:
I'm so sorry to here about Vince's death. Our love and prayers go out to you all. Love, Karen & Jim
michelle clair
June 8, 2007
May your next journey be even better than the last Vince !
Michelle & Skip
Barry Toepke
June 8, 2007
I, too, want to express my deepest sympathies to the family. I remember years ago when Vince was in middle school, he would always come into Keith's room and want to wrestle with his older brother. He actually took him a few times, too (sorry Keith). I'll remember his laugh and constant happy grin.
David Cox
June 8, 2007
You will be missed by all your Aunts,Uncles,and cousins in Pittsburgh. Love.
Richard Burmeister
June 7, 2007
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. Vincent made every one feel welcome at home where ever you may be. Being from sacramento too, his smile stories pub and pies made me feel like I was with family everytime.
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