Gianna Jo Gallina

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gianna Jo Gallina. Gianna was born on August 9th, 2007, in Red Bank, New Jersey, alongside her twin brother, Gavin. Gianna was the sun on a rainy day. She loved her school and deeply cherished her teachers. Gianna often visited Nurse Marinelli at Raritan High School, where she was a devoted and beloved student. In addition to Raritan, Gianna also attended the Monmouth County Career Center in Freehold, New Jersey, where she continued to pursue her passions and education. Gianna was a member of countless organizations, including but not limited to: Keyport Indians Rec Cheer Team, Dream Team Explosion, Raritan High School Special Olympics, where she played basketball, Gianna was named an Honorary Member of the Union Beach First Aid Squad. She was a woman of many passions. Gianna was a bundle of joy and leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit. Gianna loved celebrating every kind of holiday, especially her birthday. But more than anything, she cherished her friends and her animals. Her beloved dog, Foxy, who appeared in many of her TikTok videos, will miss her dearly. Gianna, who proudly called herself the "TikTok Queen," brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone around her. Her friends meant the world to her, and she filled their lives with kindness, humor, and unforgettable memories. In recent years, she enjoyed working at Urban Air Trampoline Park, where she was surrounded by the bosses and coworkers she adored. Gianna also loved cooking and baking, often experimenting with new recipes and creative treats that reflected her vibrant spirit. Gianna is survived by her loving parents, Phil and Christine Gallina; her siblings, Gabriella, Gavin, and Alicia; and her dog, Foxy. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Barbara Costanza, and maternal Pop, Raymond Costanza; her paternal Nana and Pop, Kathleen and Jack Sperling; her godfather/uncle and aunt Raymond and Amanda Costanza; her godfather Uncle Joey Rice, and his girlfriend, Christina; her aunt and uncle, Annmarie and William McCarron; her aunt, Cara Gallina-Wattley; her aunt and uncle, Yvonne and Jack Sperling; her aunt, Bonnie Cummins; her godmother and uncle, Amanda and Alex Mancini; and her loving cousins, Madilyn, RJ, Meadow, Moira, Liam, Julieann, Nicole, Jack, Jonathan, Michael and Kelsey. Visiting will be held on Monday, October 6th, at Laurel Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the SPCA in Gianna's name. Gianna will be missed dearly by all who knew her, and her impact on those around her will be everlasting.