Matthew Joseph Gallien Sr.

Matt was a World War II veteran, having served in the 3rd Army in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. In 1955 he joined the Houston Fire Department, where he served the city for 21 years. While there he helped fabricate the first paramedic ambulance and the first fire boat to serve the Houston Ship Channel. Matt was very proud of his service to our country and to the City of Houston and was always willing to share his memories.

Matt is survived by daughter Victoria "Vickie" Robinson; son Matt "Bubba" Gallien Jr.; granddaughters Amy Smith McPeak and husband Jim; Julie Smith; Autumn Gallien; Sydney Floyd and husband Joe; great-grandchildren Meagan, Kyle, Katelyn, Brandon, Madason, Andrew, Dawson, Madellyn, Joshua, Keira, Walker, Ryker and Gunner; sister Joyce Daughtery and numerous nieces and nephews.

Matt is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Madell; his mother and father Edna & Alfred Gallien; brothers Sergis, Neil and Carroll Gallien; sisters Agnes "Sis" Bryant, Delores "Hattie" Steele and Jewell Pfeffer.

Our family would like to extend their heart felt appreciation to Matt's caregivers Ratonda, Margarita, Brenda and the Harbor Hospice staff.