Frederick Edward “Fred” Gallo, Sr., 75, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in his home. He was born May 31, 1943 in Hoboken, New Jersey, the son of Orlando and Helen (Vernaglia) Gallo. Fred taught American History at Jefferson High School for 32 ½ years before retiring in 1999. He served as senior class advisor for 30 years and kept score for the boys basketball team for nearly 30 years. Fred was honored with multiple teaching awards and many examples of appreciation from students for his dedication and patient guidance. He was an active member of Our Lady of Good Hope Church where he was an usher and a Eucharistic minister. Fred enjoyed American history, turtles, NASCAR and was an avid reader. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Caroline (Weaver) Gallo; children, Deborah Gallo, Frederick “Rick” Gallo Jr., and Elizabeth (Robert) Manifold; grandchildren, Lucas and Joshua Manifold; brother, Dominic (Michelle) Gallo; brother-in-law, Bill (Vickie) Weaver; sister-in-law, Dorothy Weaver; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Dominic Gallo. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 6 S. Third St, Miamisburg, OH 45342. Burial will follow at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ohio Parkinson Foundation, 325 North Third St, Fairborn, OH 45324. Personal condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com
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