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John Gallo Obituary

GALLO John (Herks) P. Gallo Sr., age 74 of Stratford, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2011 in St. Joseph's Manor with his loving family by his side. John was born on April 3, 1937 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late John and Vera Simone Gallo. He was a retired balancer at the former Textron Company, where he had been employed for more than 15 years. He was a graduate of Harding High School, Class of 1956. He enjoyed gardening, trips to Las Vegas, coin collecting and most of all spending precious time with his family. John is survived by one son, John P. Gallo Jr. of Stratford; two daughters, Michelle Gallo of Oakland Gardens, N.Y. and Francine Poore and husband, Jerry of Philadelphia; five brothers, Dominic Gallo and wife, Anna Mae of Trumbull, Frank Gallo and wife, Laverne of Trumbull, Eugene Gallo of Stratford, Joseph Gallo and finance, Carol of Stratford, Anthony Gallo and wife, Cio of Stratford; one sister, Catherine Gallo of Trumbull; two grandchildren, Kevin Leggett, Camryn Gallo; and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by three sisters, Santina, Pearl, and Louise. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2011 at 9 a.m. in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home 2220 Main Street Stratford and at 10 a.m. in The Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Andrew G. Marus. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery. Friends may call in the Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home on Sunday (Today) from 2 to 6 p.m. To celebrate a life, please visit us at www.galellofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2011.

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Catherine Gallo

September 6, 2023

Miss you my dear brother so much you left us to early remembering you in my prayers every day your sister Katie

George French

August 27, 2011

to anthony & family:
my deepest sympathy and prayers for the loss off your brother. may he be at peace and resting comfortable . god bless and i'll include you and your family in my prayers anthony.

george french

August 27, 2011

August 23, 2011

Dear Gallo Family, I had the opportunity to work with John in the capacity of his OT at St. Joseph's over the past several months and also with Louise when she was with us. On behalf of the rehab department, I wish to extend our sincere condolences to your entire family. John went through a very rough time these past few months. May you take some comfort in knowing his long fight is over. Sincerely, Theresa Swift

Ralph DeLuca

August 22, 2011

Our Prayers go out to the whole Gallo Family. John was the best, he had deeper front pockets then anybody. I grew up with him on the Eastside. He was a very good friend, I will miss him greatly.
Ralph and Faye DeLuca

Lee Baldieri

August 22, 2011

I had known John for 59 years. He was a classmate; homeroommate and a terrific person that made us laught when ever he was around us.

John, See you later.............

August 22, 2011

To Tony and Catherine..I remember the great times we had playing together as children on Booth street, I remember your wonderful family, gosh that was so very long ago. I am sorry for the loss of your brother John
Sincerely.
Pamela Donaldson Stokes

Rosalie Baldieri

August 21, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family. I graduated with Herks and we never left our high school yrs leave us at our meetings for reunions.Bless his soul

Christine Rivera

August 21, 2011

To Michelle, Kevin, John, Camryn & Family

Our thughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will always be in my heart and the memories we shared together. He will be treasured greatly and I know God will be by each of your side during this difficult time.

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."

He will remain in our hearts forever

Love always,
Christine & Rivera Family

Louie and Gail Capuano

August 21, 2011

Herkes always had a smile and a kind word when we would run into him while we were visiting in Ct. He was a nice man. Our thougths and prayers are with his family at this time. Love to all of you.

RON FRANZESE

August 21, 2011

MY HEART IS BROKEN OF HEARING THE PASSING OF MY CHILDHOOD FRIEND HERKES. HE WAS A PRINCE OF A MAN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU HERKES

Chris and Wes Gerlacher

August 21, 2011

Michele, John, Fran, Camryn and Kevin: I know how much you all loved your Pap, Dad, Grandfather. Keep in close in your heart always. I am sure he is at peace. Love to all of you. Chris and Wes Gerlacher

KATIE GALLO

August 20, 2011

MY DEAR BROTHER JOHN, WAS TRULY A KIND AND THOUGHTFUL PERSON AS HIS HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND EMIL SPERANZO STATED....I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE FOND MEMORIES I HAD WITH HIM AS KIDS GROWING UP TOGETHER...

JOHN, YOU WILL NEVER BE FOGOTTEN AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART, THOUGHTS, AND PRAYERS...

NOW YOU WILL BE WITH MAMA, PAPA, BROTHER AURELIO, SISTERS SANTA, PEARL AND LOUISE WHO ALREADY WELCOMED YOU TO THE GATES OF HEAVEN AT OUR LORDS REQUEST....

WILL MISS YOU JOHN (HERKS)....YOUR LOVING SISTER KATIE...

August 20, 2011

ONE OF THE TOUGHEST, KINDEST, GENTLEMAN, I KNEW. A HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP THAT LASTED A LIFETIME. J. (HERKSE) GALLO. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIM AND HIS FAMILY, AT THIS TIME. HE WILL BE MISSED.

FRANK DERAK A.K.A. EMIL SPERANZO

MARY ALVES

August 20, 2011

John was such a great man he will be saddly missed.

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