David C. Gallo

David C. Gallo, 82, of Orwigsburg, passed away Thursday, March 13th, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Schuylkill Haven.

David was born in Pittsburgh, PA  on November 16, 1942, a son of the late Alice (Kovac) and Walter David Gallo. Married for over 60 years, he was the dearly loved husband of Kathleen (Vance) Gallo; they were married June 5, 1964.

He was a very active member of Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain. David graduated from Penn Hills High School in Penn Hills, PA in 1960 and later received his Bachelors degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1964. He also played college football. He was educated as an Industrial Engineer and retired as Vice President at Cressona Aluminum.

He loved the outdoors, whether it be working outside or hunting. He enjoyed Pittsburgh sports, traveling and, above all, enjoyed spending time with his family. He had an incredible sense of humor which remained with him during his stay in nursing care. He was a gifted natural musician who could play a musical instrument with no lessons needed. 

David is survived by two daughters, Deborah Gallo Sweitzer, wife of Gregory,  Rebecca Benjamin, wife of Blair, two sons Michael Gallo and his fiance Tania Correale and Daniel Gallo, husband of Emily. Grandchildren - Kenzie, Mikayla, Austin, Natalee, Kate, Zoe, Collin, Janelle, Hannah, Aaron, Aimee, Karissa, Noah, Chloe, Sylvie, Josephine. Great grandchildren - Aamyah, Alaaya, Sammy and JJ. He was looking forward to meeting two more great grandchildren this year. He is also survived by a sister, Barb Rohrbauck, wife of Bob.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, March 18, at Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg, at 11 AM with Pastor Ben Bailey officiating. Visitation with the family will be 10 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in David's memory to Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg, PA, 17961 or Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at https://www.hawkmountain.org/give/donate-now.

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