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JOSEPH FRANCIS GALLO

1933 - 2020

BORN

1933

DIED

2020

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Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home

200 W Germantown Pike

Norristown, Pennsylvania

JOSEPH GALLO Obituary

87, of Norristown, PA passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2020. Joe was the beloved son of the late Frank and Frances Gallo (nee Calamia). Devoted husband of 60 years to Sally (nee Bennett); Loving father to David (Lela), Melissa McLaughlin (Vincent) and Cecilia Bergen; Proud Papajoe to his grandchildren, Alaric, Cynthia, Paige and Sabrina. Steadfast brother to Frank Gallo Jr, the late Ben Gallo, and the late Connie Gallo; Dedicated uncle and friend to many. After graduation from Norristown High and Peirce School of Business, Joe served in the U.S. Army and loved working as a Certified Public Accountant in Norristown PA. Joe was civically active and made friends wherever he went; He always was good for an interesting story and a positive outlook on life. In his quiet moments, he loved to read, swim, listen to jazz music, and plan road trips. Joe was always available to come to the rescue of anyone, humans & animals alike. Well-liked, he will be missed by those whose lives he touched. Donations in memory of Joseph F. Gallo can be made to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). Due to current COVID concerns, services will be held at a later date. Please look for updated service details at www.lifecelebration.com, and/or email: [email protected] to be notified of the future celebration of his life. Services to the family are entrusted to BOYD-HORROX-GIVNISH LIFE CELEBRATION HOME of East Norriton, 610-277-7000.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29, 2020.

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Mark Turetsky

November 23, 2020

Tears are in my eyes as I recall Joe and the good times we shared.
He had a big heart and was kind to everyone. I was lucky to have him as a friend. A extra good man.
His legacy is the wonderful family that misses him very much.
May his memory be a blessing to all who mourn him.
Mark Turetsky

JoAnna Benton

November 23, 2020

Andy and I are thinking of you all and remembering our times together. Such a wonderful tribute to a man that served his community and loved his family.

Sam Teschner

November 20, 2020

You are all in our thoughts! Uncle Joe was such a generous and kind soul. He will be missed.

Debbie D

November 20, 2020

May his Memory be Eternal

Ann Selfe

November 19, 2020

A beautiful and very exact story of Joe and his busy and, more importantly, kindness filled life. Learned too much too late about this man who gave my cousin Sally so many memories of a life shared with love. You will be missed, Joe, by Jan and me and so many more. We are so sorry.

Naomi Williams

November 19, 2020

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