Jerry Gallo passed away at home on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was born May 3, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Dominick and Susan (Gavlik) Gallo. Jerry grew up and attended school in Chicago. In high school he met and later married Marie (Martino) Gallo. Jerry worked as a baker at Craigen Bakery and Carl Christianson Bakery in Chicago. Marie took care of the home and family.
In 1973 Jerry and Marie left Chicago to move to Arizona. Jerry had vision and the drive to be an entrepreneur. He opened LaCochina Restaurant on 35th Avenue and Dunlap in Phoenix. Jerry worked side by side in the restaurant with his daughter Diane and her husband. Marie sometimes worked on the weekends behind the cashier register taking care of the patrons. Jerry sold the restaurant in 1987.
Jerry was a member of the Italian American Club of Westbrook Village. Many of Jerry's friends describe him as a gentle loving man who never turns away from friends or family.
Jerry leaves behind his loving wife of 69 years Marie, children Jerry(Gerald), Diane, Cathy and Andy; sisters Minnie and Susan; grandchildren Tina, Tara, Andrew, Dominick and Ryan; great-grandchildren Jonathon, Tanner, Jimmy, Jaron, and Ayden.
A committal service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 11:00AM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, Arizona
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Gallo family.
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