Joseph M. Gallo
1942 - 2013
Joseph M. Gallo, Jr., 71, of Pelham, died Sunday, August 25th at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara L. (Uyl) Gallo who died August 7, 2006.
Born in Middletown, Connecticut, July 7, 1942, the son of the late Joseph and the late Lucy (Marino) Gallo, he attended Middletown schools and was a graduate of Cromwell High School. He later went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, NH.
Among his many enjoyments, Joe loved fishing and biking. He also enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. An accomplished poet, he loved writing poetry, many of which had been published.
Active with his church, Mr. Gallo was a longtime parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Pelham.
Joe is survived by three sons, Christopher J. Gallo and his wife Dawn of Greenfield, NH, Matthew D. Gallo and his wife Tina of Prospect, KY and Kevin M. Gallo and his wife Jennifer of Uxbridge, MA; three grandchildren Lisa Marlis Gallo and Josi Laura Gallo both of Prospect, KY and Hayley Marie Gallo of Greenfield, NH; a sister Joan (Gallo) Fomento of East Hampton, CT; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME, 11 NASHUA ROAD in PELHAM, NH from 5 to 7:30 P.M. Friday. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at ST. PATRICK CHURCH in Pelham at 11 o'clock. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Patrick Church, 12 Main Street, Pelham, NH 03076. E-condolences/directions at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com.