A kind man,
a husband truly in love,
a brave father,
a tender grandfather.
All this you have been, with discretion and
with that unforgettable smile
that we all shall carry within us.
Kindness and optimism made you always rise
in the face of life’s challenges,
and turn every problem into a new opportunity.
You have courageously looked to the future,
you dared, with that certainty that tomorrow will be better:
that improved and characterized your life and the life of your big family.
A few years ago, you received an award for this:
your town, San Giovanni in Fiore,
recognized the braveness of an emigrant
prepared to sacrifice an established position and a beloved profession
in order to give wings to his children.
Your love for your wife is the most precious gift
which shall remain in her and in all of us.
A deep love, 70 years of marriage lived intensively,
with that complicity made of even
heated discussions and passionate kisses, until the last day.
A love which transcends death,
a secret and a gift,
a mystery and a certainty.
A superabundant love,
which releases rays of light over our so different lives,
all enlightened by such a real,
such an ordinary dream.
You have been a wonderful father.
You knew how to love each of your children
with a unique love.
You knew how to understand each one of them,
and you did welcome every person who entered in their lives.
You taught them that life is to be lived with optimism.
You opened their wings and they have taken flight
thanks to you, sure of your love, confident thanks to your lead.
And what a tender grandfather have you been!
With the grandchildren here in Vancouver,
who could experience near
your immediate way of communicating love,
your hugs, your tremendous smiles.
With the distant grandchildren,
how many memories emerge in these days:
moments of happiness with you,
with your stories and your joy,
bike rides and huts in the woods,
with a true presence even in the distance,
a vibrant love across the ocean.
Thank you for your life.
Stay near to us in God.
Protect all of us and keep looking after
your wife from heaven.
Go in Peace with our Blessing
Antonio Gallo, aged 93, passed away peacefully with his wife, Rosa, at his side Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
Antonio was born August 4, 1928 in San Giovanni In Fiore, Calabria, Italy to Giovanni and Maria (Belcastro) Gallo.
Antonio started working at a very young age with his father Giovanni in a sawmill in
Southern Italy where he mastered the craft of woodworking and became a master machine
operator. His high standard and precision work were recognized and appreciated
throughout the sawmill and forest industry. Antonio immigrated to Canada
in 1979 seeking better opportunities for his children.
He joined the Vancouver Sun newspaper where he took a janitorial job working graveyard shifts until he retired in 1992.
Family meant everything to Antonio. He was a kind, caring and gentle person with a
positive outlook on life. He encouraged his children to seek opportunities and to take
chances all while being supportive no matter what. Antonio could often be found tending to
his large and plentiful gardens or telling stories and opining on politics of the day over a
family meal. He also enjoyed woodcrafts and carpentry.
Antonio is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rosa Cimino Gallo and their seven
children Giovanni (Caterina) Gallo, Maria Teresa (Giovanni) Ambrosio, Franca (Pino)
Falcone, Ida (Anthony) Gallo, Salvatore Gallo, Saverio (Dawn) Gallo, Massimiliano
(Jackie) Gallo; grandchildren, RosaMaria (Andrew) and Antonio Giovanni (Alexandra)
Gallo, Giuseppe (Sandra) and Christian (Janine) Ambrosio, Maria, Jessica and Serena
Falcone, Antonio Saverio and Marcello Gallo, Makayla and Marco Gallo; great
grandchildren, Theodore, Benjamin, Sophie, Audrey, Leo, Emilio, Luca, Giulia, and Sofia,
sisters, Rosina Iaquinta and Isabella Sellaro, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Antonio was predeceased by his first daughter Maria, his parents and brothers Francesco and Salvatore.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Michael’s Parish
9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby, BC at 10:00 AM with Monsignor Bernard Rossi officiating.
Burial at the cemetery will remain private with immediate family only.
A special thank you to Veronica, Tama, Dorotea, and Delia from Fraser Health for their loving care and
support and to our family friend Nancy for her care and dedication.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Covenant House Vancouver.
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