Joseph Samuel Gallo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph Samuel Gallo, AKA Sam, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home on March 3, 2020, in La Habra, CA. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 14, 1934, to Samuel and Dora Gallo. As a child, he lived in many states as his father served in the U.S. Navy. After high school, Sam joined the U.S. Army. He served proudly as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC; Construction Engineer in Japan; 24th Division on DMZ in Korea; and 9th Division headquarters at Fort Carson. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Management with a focus in Accounting from California State University at San Diego. He worked in the state buildings for the state of California as the head director tax administrator. He served in cities such as Downey, Santa Ana, El Monte, Los Angeles, the San Francisco area and San Diego. Throughout his life, he was a member of many community and national organizations. He served his family, his country and his church as a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for many years. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Mary of over sixty years, and a father and grandfather extraordinaire. He was a true maverick and gave so much of himself to so many. Joseph Samuel Gallo is survived by his wife, Mary C. Gallo, La Habra, CA; daughters: Chrystelle Gallo (Julie), Anaheim Hills, CA, Channa Robles (Joseph), McMinnville, OR; Grandchildren: Derek Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Jenna Jackson; sister, Judy Belknap, San Diego, CA; niece Teri Walsh (Matt), San Diego, CA; great nephew Michael Walsh (Molly); great great nephew Michael and Brody. Nashville, TN. A service of burial will begin at 12:00pm in The Chapel with burial site to follow at Memorial Gardens, Brea, CA 455 W. Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821.

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Joseph Samuel Gallo

October 14, 1934 - March 3, 2020