Joseph L. Gallo

We celebrate the life of Joe Gallo—a devoted husband, a proud veteran, and a beloved brother. Affectionately known as “GRIT” by his stepdaughter, Sherri Hutcheson, the nickname perfectly captured Joe’s resilient spirit, unwavering toughness, and his lifelong love of westerns.

Joe served his country with honor for twenty years in the United States Navy, followed by another twenty years of dedicated civil service. Tough as they come, he faced life head on and lived with an unwavering integrity.

Born in Ironwood Michigan, Joe is survived by his three loving sisters—Judith Makela, Patricia McCullough, and Joy Gallo—and six devoted brothers—Thomas, Roger, Michael, Jerry, Dean, and Jeffrey, and stepdaughters Debra Mckee and Sherri Hutcheson. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Helen; parents, John and Ellen (Haapala); siblings James, Johnny, and Kathleen; and children Dennis and Sharon.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Joe’s memory with a donation to one of the organizations close to his heart:

• St. Paul Lutheran Church, 111 S Cury St, Ironwood MI, 49938

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Ironwood, MI)

Make checks payable to St. Vincent de Paul and mail to:

Our Lady of Peace, 108 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938

https://olopmi.org/

• Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen and Thrift Store (Pensacola, FL)

https://loavesandfishessoupkitchen.com/donations/

• VITAS Hospice Healthcare (Pensacola, FL)

Make checks payable to VITAS Hospice Healthcare and mail to:

1230 Creighton Road, Pensacola, FL 32504.

Please note that your donation is in memory of Joe Gallo. Feel free to include a personal note.

Joe’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the memories he leaves behind. We are grateful for the time we shared with him. In the words of his son-in-law, Jeff Hutcheson—words, Joe would’ve appreciated with a smile—“See you later, alligator.”