On Friday October 13, 2023, Samuel “Sam” Gallo, Sr., age 74 of North Versailles, passed away. Son of the late Sam S. and Phyllis (Vaglia) Gallo. Beloved husband of Debby (Toth) Gallo. Loving father of Tina Gallo-Soffa and Samuel (Kelly) Gallo Jr. Dear Grandfather of Andrew Kolano, Haley (Dillon) Zatezalo, and Emily Soffa. Great-grandfather of Aubrey Zatezalo. Sam is also survived by his brothers and his loving dogs Gunner and Jake.
Sam was a graduate of West Mifflin South High School. He joined the Air Force and completed two tours in Vietnam on the AC-119 Gunship. He was then employed by Yanko Chevrolet and United States Steel, Irvin Works.
He enjoyed seeing his grand-daughter compete in barrel racing and enjoyed the company of his motorcycle club. He also helped with the Westmoreland County Air Show every year. This year he was also invited to take an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. with other service members.
Arrangements
Friends will be received Wednesday October 18, 2023 from 2 pm—8 pm at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Blessing Service at 7:30 pm and Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at 10:30 am Thursday October 19, 2023 at the National Cemeteries of the Alleghenies.
Wake to follow the Burial ~ 1pm to 5pm at the American Legion in White Oak, PA.
For those attending, please meet at the cemetery.
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19 Comments
Sammy, so sorry to hear of your passing! You will be greatly missed by all your classmates of WMSH Class of 1967.
I send my condolences and prayers to your family!!!
Our hearts and prayers go out to Debbie and all of your family. Our class if 67 is missing one more good friend. Safe passage into heaven. Sam.
Out condolences. to your family and all your dear friends.You will be sadly missed especially at Renzie Concerts
Our condolences to your hole family. You will be missed you were a good friend
Our condolences to your family,you were a good friend to us and to anyone who knew you! You will be missed!
My husband and I met Sam earlier this year when we visited the museum at Arnold Palmer Airport in Latrobe with my Dad. Sam was in his truck ready to leave when we arrived, but graciously changed his plans and spent quite a bit of time with us talking about the history of the airport, the old planes on display, his military service, the memorials to military veterans, and also about his love of flying. I will remember him for his kindness, good humor, and infectious laugh! We are so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing, but so glad we had the opportunity to spend time with him that day!
This is terrible news, will always miss the good times we had as kids growing up with our parents. Mr Gallo will be sorely missed by anyone who crossed his path. A genuine, loving, funny guy. Rest in peace my friend,. Have a beer in heaven with my Dad and Mrs Algeri. ❤️🍺
So sorry to hear about Sam. We go back a long way with Sam and my son being friends. We always had a good time together. Rest in peace my good friend.
Debbie and the entire Gallo family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Sammy and I go so far back I can’t even remember. He was a good buddy.
Prayers for a peaceful crossover.
We are so very sorry for your lose. He was a great person. May he rest in peace.
Sam and I have known each other since we were little kids. We grew up together on the same street in West Mifflin in times like nothing today, and at our class reunions we would joke and laugh about those days and how the world has changed. Back then, I knew his whole family and saw them almost everyday as I was their newspaper boy. His mom, dad, and brothers were wonderful people and I know Sam made them very proud. I wish his wife Debby, children, and grand kids my sympathies for your great loss. May God bless all of you.
I am saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. He was always so full of fun. My condolences to Deb and family.
We will miss you Sam for ever 😢
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Debbie and family, as well as all Sammy’s friends. Our WMS 67 class has list a dear champion of WMS. You’ll be missed. Rest in peace, Sammy.
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Sam . I had the pleasure of becoming a friend when we coached midget football together . He was a good man and a dear friend whom I will miss . My deepest sympathies to you Deb and family . May Sam RIP.
He was a great guy , he will be sorely missed My heart goes out to Debbie
Our hearts are broken. Sam was so special. We will miss him. Prayers for Debbie and family.
Our condolences to the Gallo family. Memories of Sam riding his motorcycle to visit Jim at the corner market, his mother Phyllis and nephew Steven, spending time with my sons when we lived at the townhouse. Blessings to all.
Sam was always nice to us kids as we grew up on Glencoe Drive in West Mifflin .
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