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Frank A. Gallo

1939 - 2021

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

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DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, Inc. - Rotterdam

1605 Helderberg Avenue

Rotterdam, New York

Frank Gallo Obituary

Frank A. Gallo, 82, passed away at his home on Tuesday December 7, 2021. Born in Schenectady, he was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, class of 1957. He went on to serve in the United States Coast Guard from 1959-1968. He later joined his family business where he worked and continued to build the business up until his retirement. During his career Frank was recognized here in the Capital District and nationally for his contributions to the floral industry which included being elected to the National board of directors of FTD and serving on many national committees and also chairing the floral decorating committee for the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid. He was a diehard New York Yankee, New York Giants and New York Knicks fan. Frank was a communicant of St. Luke’s Church since 2010. Frank was predeceased by his parents Frank and Anna Gallo and his sister Sue Kozak. He is survived by his sons Frank (Kelly) of Guilderland and Gregg of Rotterdam. Also survived by his Grandchildren Joseph and Frank. Nicholas, Francesca, Michael, Giovanni & Vincenzo. The family would like to thank Dr. Shaheen Rahman and Dr. Cary Vachon for their care over the years. Also, the friends and residents of Riverside Condominiums where he resided for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial, to which relatives and friends are invited, will be celebrated 9 a.m. Monday, December 13th, at St. Luke’s Church 1241 State St., Schenectady. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. To leave a condolence or message for the family please visit demarcostonefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2021.

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Art and Patty Baker

December 23, 2021

As summer residents of Riverside Condominium we always enjoyed our conversations with Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Stock Ranze

December 13, 2021

So sorry to hear of Franks passing. Fondly remember the days on Crane Street and our fathers friendship. I'm sure the card game just got bigger! Loved visiting him at the flower shop. Keeping your family in our prayers.

Patricia Sledziewski Biggica

December 13, 2021

Will be unable to attend the service this morning for my friend and fellow classmate Frank. Fond memories of great times together at the class reunions over the years. Rest in peace and fly with the angels my friend.

Joe Suhrada

December 12, 2021

We are heartbroken to find out this sad news. Frank was a one of a kind and a great American. I loved talking in the shop with him. Our families go back so many decades and I still have the Blessed Mother in the grotto that the family patriarch Frank (Frank´s dad) gave to my parents in 1962 when my sister died. I look at it every day in the garden and think of the kindness of The Gallo Family. I will include Frank in my prayers, but it is a loss that can´t be replaced.

Bob & Patty DiCaprio

December 12, 2021

Frank, Joey, and Frankie: sorry for your loss, we looked forward to seeing Frank every 3 months and he will be missed, may he Rest In Peace, God Bless you all xoxo

The DiCocco Family

December 12, 2021

Frank Jr., Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely, Kate, Paul and Janet, Larry and Patty, Art and Roseanne and families.

Maria Benacquista

December 12, 2021

Was a dear friend to my father Salvatore Benacquista and my mother Valerie Benacquista now all three are together every Valentines day my father gave my mother a dozen of roses from Franks shop until he passed in 1994. My mother continued to always buy gifts of flowers all her life from his shop also. She passed also 4 years ago. I grew up with only flowers from the shop and we loved the beauty of everything frank did.

Mike Miranda

December 12, 2021

Frank Jr.

My deepest sympathies in the loss of your Dad. He was always nice to me at the store and a friend to my father when he was alive. Hold on to the good memories as they will get you and your family through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Miranda

AJ M

December 12, 2021

Remembering the beauty in thousands of hours with millions of flowers.. a dedicated man of talent, he will be missed..may you all R I P.

Tammy Jewell

December 11, 2021

Frank and Family,
Keeping all of you in my prayers and sending my deepest sympathies.
Tammy Jewell

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