Photo courtesy of Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home - Rutherford
Rutherford, New Jersey
Nov 19, 1923 – Nov 22, 2021 (Age 98)
GALLO, Michael, 98, of East Rutherford, NJ passed away on November 22, 2021. Born in East Rutherford in 1923 to the late Fiorentino & Madeline Gallo.
Michael graduated from East Rutherford High School in 1942. He loved sports and played football, basketball, and football.
He was on the State Championship baseball team in 1942. He was later drafted at the age of 18 to the army. He served for 8 years during WWII.
He participated in the invasion of Okinawa in 1945. His late brother Anthony F. Gallo was killed in action while serving in the navy on PT116.
After the war Michael was appointed to the recreation commitee and started Little League baseball & junior football. In 1951, he was elected councilman
and served for 6 years with Mayor Harold Holleback, during that time he was active in the Meadowlands Development Project. In 1958 he married
Pierrette Amplemann from Montreal, Canada and had 2 children. Michael spent his career in sales for the Prudential Insurance Company. While working
for Prudential he was a Million Dollar Roundtable Member & a 3 time Presidential Citation Winner. After 29 years he retired in 1989.
He enjoyed his retirement years in Cape May, NJ fishing and cooking for everyone. He was an active member of the VFW Post 8374 and a member of the East Rutherford
Senior Club. Beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Mc Cagh) Gallo who predeceased him in 2019. Devoted father of Michael Gallo & his wife Diane and
Brigitte Sanzari & her husband Anthony. Dear brother of Angelina Puglia & the late Anthony F. Gallo. Loving grandfather of Michael Gallo, Steven Gallo,
Anthony Sanzari, Jacqueline Sanzari Schreiber, & John Sanzari. Cherished great grandfather of seven. Also surviving are many nieces & nephews.
He will be deeply missed by many. Services will take place privately. www.macagnadiffilyonoratofuneralhome.com
Uncle Mike was always helping our family and we were always welcomed when we went to visit him and Aunt Kay. He shared his home with my sister, Dana, who lived upstairs and my brother, Dougie who lived downstairs and didn't charge much rent. He also loved to cook and made many delicious meals for the family and anyone who stopped by. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Patty McDermott
December 06, 2021 | Highland Lakes, NJ | Family
We loved seeing Mike come into Curly Locks. He always had a great story to tell & some good advice. God Bless you & your family.
Susan Romeo
December 06, 2021 | Lyndhurst, NJ | Friend
Uncle Mike was a man with a huge heart ! He was always helping people and taking people in to his home. When I was 18 and on the verge of homelessness he and my Aunt Kay took me in and provided me a safe loving environment that allowed me to get on my feet and get an apartment. He cooked for me and gave me great advice and he taught me so much about finances and life. He imparted things to me that truly made an impact on me. Over the years he continued to be a loving kind person in...
Mindy Smyth
December 05, 2021 | Shavertown, PA | Family
Condolences Mike, Diane, Mike, Steve, & to your sister and her family.
BOBBI WEIGEL
November 26, 2021 | Rutherford, NJ | Coworker
My condolences to Brigitte, Michael, and your families. Mike meant a lot to my mom and dad, and was always kind to our family.
Sincerely,
Frank, Michele, Nick and Tony Gallo.
Frank Gallo
November 25, 2021 | East Rutherford, NJ | Family
