Gary J. Wallo Sr.

Gary J. Wallo Sr. obituary, Waterford, MI

Gary J. Wallo Sr.

Gary Wallo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simpson-Modetz Riverside Chapel on Jan. 30, 2026.
WALLO, GARY J., Sr. of Waterford; January 30, 2026; age 78; Cherished husband of Rosalind for 58 years; Loving father of Jo' El (Tony) Liberati, Gary (Kelly) Wallo, Jr. and Cari (Jeff) Schneider; Beloved grandfather of Gage (Kayla), Calyn, Emma, Ella, Reilly, Jessica and Alexa; Proud great grandfather of Griffin and Rowan. Gary was an engineer for the General Motors Corporation, Delphi Division and was a veteran of the United States Navy. The family will receive friends from 1 to 7 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 5 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Memorials may be made to the Heart Association or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

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Abigail McKenna (Abby)

February 2, 2026

When my own Father passed sway, Gary Sr. Stepped in as my daughter´s new grandfather, Grandpa Wallo she called him. Kara absolutely loved having Gary Sr. As one of her grandfathers! Gary Sr. was an amazing man! May you RIP sir! You are well loved and missed! Love Abby and Kara

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5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48327

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