Vincent James Gallo

Vincent James Gallo, Lt. Col. USAF (Retired) born April 16, 1930 in Toledo, OH passed away May 15, 2013 after an 11 month battle with cancer. Vince is survived by his wife of 59 years, Julia Stephens, daughter Rita Denton and husband Bill, daughter Lori Folz and husband Dave, daughter Theresa Brandon and husband Gary, son Vincent Gallo, Jr. and wife Cindy, grandchildren Jeff, Ashly, Vinnie, Julia, Libby, Weston and Katherine and great grandchildren Kylie and Ryan. He is predeceased in death by his parents Joseph and Anna and grandson Michael.

Vince served his country as member of the U.S. Naval Reserve and U.S. Air Force for 26 years. As a jet fighter pilot, he logged more than 2,000 in-flight hours. He received numerous accommodations including the Air Medal, 1st-10th Oak leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

Vince was a faithful husband and dedicated father, sharing his passion for food, music and a love of classic cars with his family. His parents Joseph and Anna owned a neighborhood restaurant in Toledo, which began a lifelong appreciation of cooking and food. He was an exceptional self-taught musician who played the piano, the harmonica, guitar and banjo. He found the banjo both challenging and rewarding and it inspired him to participate with the Dallas Banjo Band. His love of classic cars began in 1954 with a ride in a buddy’s Jaguar. Vince was hooked and purchased his first Jaguar in 1956, subsequently spending substantial amounts of time and energy lovingly caring for homeless sports cars.

Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton, TX at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17 with visitation at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Internment, with full military honors, will take place at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery on Monday, May 20th at 9 a.m. We invite all of family and friends to share this very special tribute honoring Vince’s many years of service to the Country he proudly served.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in remembrance of Vince be made to the following charitable organizations:

Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation

5100 John D Ryan Blvd.

San Antonio, Texas 78245

ph: (210) 568-3206 or (800) 762-1122

www.afvillages.org

Wounded Warrior Project

P.O. Box 758517

Topeka, Kansas 66675

www.woundedwarriorproject.org