William D. "Billy" Gallo

William David "Billy" Gallo, 39 years young, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, with his beloved family by his side. He was predeceased by his mother, Ilona (Goodman) Newton, and his grandfather, James Goodman.
He leaves his devoted father, William P. Gallo; his loving siblings, Anthony J. Gallo and wife Brittny, Jason D. Gallo and wife Melissa, Stephen A. Gallo and wife Ann, and Melissa A. Gallo; his loving nephews, Damien and Franklin Gallo; his beloved grandmother, Barbara Goodman; his loving aunt, Maribeth Heishman; and his loving cousins, Terin Pazich, and Lydia Frohm.
Billy was born in Framingham, and attended Algonquin Regional High School, graduating with the Class of 2004.
He had a long career working for Hannaford's, and retired in 2016.
Billy was very involved in Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and Shrewsbury's Parks and Recreation Programs. He loved basketball, soccer, bocce, track and field, bowling, and weekly dance parties. Billy loved to dress up, especially at Halloween and Christmas, where he dressed as the Grinch to hand out presents. He loved WWE Wrestling, horror movies (especially the character of Chucky!), video games, drums, spending time with friends, dancing, parties, seafood (especially lobster!), animals and dogs, traveling, music, and movies. Billy also enjoyed going for walks and scooter rides, spending time outdoors, coloring, and being with his family and having dinners together. He was a spirited and special soul, and his presence will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shrewsbury Special Olympics: Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Special Needs Program, Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the Gallo family from 4:30 – 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Service and burial will be held privately.