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Obituary for Joseph M. Gallo

Joseph M. Gallo, age 94, of Derby entered into rest in the West Haven Veterans Hospital Dec. 30, 2009. He was the devoted husband of the late Adele Tretiak Gallo. Mr. Gallo was born in Derby March 8, 1915, son of the late Dominick and Tomasina Gallo and was a lifelong Derby resident. He was employed for many years at Hull Dye and was also a self employed carpenter. He is the beloved father of Joseph Gallo, Grian Gallo, Jo Anne Barrett and the late Donna Matto. He also leaves eleven loving grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Michael, Patrick and Frank Gallo; a sister Edith DiCenso and a great-grandchild. The Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery with full military honors.