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Joseph Gallo Obituary
AGE: 65 • Byram Twp.
Joseph "Joe" Michael Gallo, age 65 of the Forest Lakes Section of Byram Twp., NJ, died peacefully at his home Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 with his loving family by his side, following a long and valiant fight with cancer. Born in Hammonton, NJ, Joe grew up in Mays Landing, NJ and had lived over thirty years in South Jersey before moving to Byram Twp. in 1985. Son of the late Joseph and Marie (Longo) Gallo, Joe was a graduate of the Oak Crest High School Mays Landing, NJ, Class of 1967 and had attended Montclair State University. He proudly served in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War. His career in banking began over forty years ago leading to his recent retirement as the Senior Vice President and Auditor for Lakeland Bank Corp. Oak Ridge, NJ. An avid hunter, outdoorsman, and Poker player, Joe loved spending his free time at "The Cabin". He was well known as "The Music Man" for his love of music and his extensive music library. He enjoyed sports and was an ardent Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies fan. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, Joe will truly be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Jo Gallo Perrone. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Nancy Gannon Gallo; his sons, Michael Joseph Gallo and his wife Kelly of Newton, NJ and Danny Hunter Gallo and his wife Ruthy of LA, CA; his daughter, Megan Gannon Gallo of Byram Twp, NJ; his grandchildren, Hunter, Aiden and William Gallo; and his brother, David T Gallo and his wife Michele of Mays Landing, NJ. Also surviving are his brother-in-law, Austin "PeeWee" Perrone; mother-in-law, Connie Gannon; sister-in-laws, Sally Holden, Susan French and Janie Gannon; nieces, Denise Massey and Kathy Pantalone and nephew Tony Perrone.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home, #156 Main St. Newton, NJ. Interment will immediately follow in the Stanhope Union Cemetery Stanhope, NJ. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday Nov. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center www.mskcc.com Online condolences may be offered through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com
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for Joseph Gallo
Mary Marley
November 18, 2014
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a lovely man with a great laugh and warm smile, he will be missed.
November 14, 2014
My deepest condolence to you Nancy, Megan and family. I had so many wonderful memories of Joe during our working days at Natwest (now BOA)and it is such a blessing to know him. He was a wonderful man and I will truly miss him. I know the same sentiment is true with our colleague John Vogel who I was fortunate to meet with his wife, Denise,this past Tuesday in Naples, Florida. We had the opportunity to have a toast to celebrate Joe's life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Josie Evangelista, Cape Coral, Florida
Frannie
November 12, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.PSALM 121:7&8.
Daryl Eastlake
November 12, 2014
Joe was such a great guy and it was a priviledge to have been able to know and work with him. Daryl Eastlake-Lakeland Bank
LPL
November 11, 2014
Joe will be deeply missed by everyone who knows him. Quoits will never be the same.
Alan and Joanne Risko
November 11, 2014
Nancy,
We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honor to meet Joe and lend a helping hand. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Quail Martin
November 10, 2014
Mrs. Gallo and Family,
It was by accident that came upon Joe's obituary. I knew Joe for a short time at Montclair State, when he transferred from ACC with his friend Mike McGinty. He was such a nice guy, and funny. He introduced himself as "Joe Gallo-like-the wine" and I wonder if he continued to do that. My sincere sympathy for the loss of the wonderful man he became.
November 10, 2014
sincere sympathy for your lost of a great man. I had the pleasure of knowing Joe from the family dental office I used to work at for almost 16 years. My heart felt sympathy to you all. Love Dot Minish.
Charlene Swift
November 10, 2014
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Charlene and Bill Swift and family.
November 10, 2014
So sorry to hear Nancy! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the entire Family. Sincerely Mark , Donna and Megan Krason
November 9, 2014
Nancy, I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I hope you are able to find some comfort in knowing you provided Joe with such loving, non-stop support. You, Megan, Michael and Danny are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Lorraine Schmidt
November 9, 2014
Thinking of you and your family.
November 9, 2014
Dear Nancy: We send our deep sympathy and our prayers to you and to all of your family. Love, Michael Hamilton and Eleanore Raven-Hamilton
Carol Kent
November 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dan and the entire family. (Chris Becze's mom)
Michele Geniuk
November 9, 2014
Nancy and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Michele Geniuk,Lakeland Bank
November 9, 2014
Nancy, Michael and I are thinking of you and your family. Please know you are in our prayers. Love, Liz Watson
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