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“My heart hurts for you Eloise and I'm glad that I had the oppurtunity to work with Joe. Your are in my prayers ”
1 of 37 | Posted by: Joyce Orzechowski - FL

“We often struggle for words to describe a mans life when it comes to an end. In the lifetime that God granted Joseph Gallo those words come easy. Joe...Read More »
2 of 37 | Posted by: Brian McCandless - PSL, FL

“Joe, We are so sorry that our last time to see you was taken away. I too have great memories of you, Jeanine, Uncle Joe and Auntie in "THE...Read More »
3 of 37 | Posted by: Paul and Pam Siletti - Thurman, NY

“So sorry to hear about your loss. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. ”
4 of 37 | Posted by: Jerry & Dolores Colwart - MS

“Eloise and Family, My heart goes out to you and the girls at this very difficult time. Your Joe was a great guy with a terrific sense of humor...Read More »
5 of 37 | Posted by: Leslie Mulholland - Stuart, FL

“Joe..I have so many good memories of the many years that our families celebrated Thanksgiving together. I also will never forget when the 4 of us...Read More »
6 of 37 | Posted by: Carole Devine - Safety Harbor, FL

“Eloise, We were so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. We will always remember the great times we had at various shows and dinner. You and your...Read More »
7 of 37 | Posted by: Brian & Noreen Roberson - FL

“Eloise and Family: We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, Joe was such a great man and he will be missed very much. He made work a fun place...Read More »
8 of 37 | Posted by: Nikhol Primm - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal ~unknown headstone in Ireland Joe words can not express how much...Read More »
9 of 37 | Posted by: Sarah Dees-Rogers - Stuart, FL

“The Lord now has a new Husband, Father, Grandpa and Friend under his wing. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the Gallo family. ”
10 of 37 | Posted by: The Bailes Family - Stuart, FL

“sorry to here about your loss you all will be in my prayers ”
11 of 37 | Posted by: angielet brewer - FL

“God needed you to come home, we will miss you but will see you again ”
12 of 37 | Posted by: sheila m fote - port st lucie, FL

“Jessica, Madison, Eloise and Jen. I will always remember Joe as a wonderful and funny man. I had so much fun when he came to the office,it was hard...Read More »
13 of 37 | Posted by: Sheila M. Fote - port st lucie, FL

“I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. I send you thoughts of comfort. I will truly miss Joe... ”
14 of 37 | Posted by: Tami Justice - Palm City, FL

“Jess & Madison ~ My heart is breaking for you both. I'm so sorry for your loss. Love you guys!! ”
15 of 37 | Posted by: Amanda Mohorek - Jensen Beach, FL

“Eloise, my dearest friend, my heart is sadden for your loss of Joe. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving. You...Read More »
16 of 37 | Posted by: Cindy Smith - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Eloise, I am truly sorry for your lost. Joe (Carlos) known by me for the first 10 years of my employment at the courthouse. He corrected me after 10...Read More »
17 of 37 | Posted by: LEVI JOHNSON - STUART, FL

“A wonderful co-worker. So helpful and thoughtful. He really will be missed. ”
18 of 37 | Posted by: Aileen Loucks - Port St Lucie, FL

“Eloise, you and your daughters are in my prayers that God will comfort and strenghten you at this painful time. I did not know Joe as well as others...Read More »
19 of 37 | Posted by: Kathryn Wintercorn - co-worker

“You will never be far from our hearts and memories. I'm going to miss you. ”
20 of 37 | Posted by: Kathleen Roberts - Stuart, FL

“We have lost a dear friend. Joe will be in my thoughts always. ”
21 of 37 | Posted by: Bob Belanger - Palm City, FL

“Eloise - I pray that you and your family find comfort and peace in this tragic time. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Just remember...Read More »
22 of 37 | Posted by: Vickie King - Okeechobee, FL

“Joe was THE greatest family man! He always welcomed each family member with open heart and arms. Last St. Joseph's Day Joe treated us with Eloise,...Read More »
23 of 37 | Posted by: Nick and Dolores Mele - NY

“JOE--you left me very quickly...you & I were little boys of 4&7 years old,when we started to share the wonderful times,we had with Grandpa.NANA in ...Read More »
24 of 37 | Posted by: Peter SILETTI - Queensbury, NY

“Eloise, our hearts go out to you and your family. Joe was such a great guy and if there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to call...Read More »
25 of 37 | Posted by: Ed and Marie Wilson - Palm City, FL

“Joe you are gonna be missed dearly, everytime any of us had to come to court you would always greet us with a huge smile and a strong handshake!! I...Read More »
26 of 37 | Posted by: Kenneth Youngblood - Stuart, FL

“A wonderful man--will be greatly missed ”
27 of 37 | Posted by: Judge Philip Yacucci Jr - FL

“My wife, Bertha, and I remember Joe fondly from envolvement in marriage encounter in the 1980's. I also enjoyed seeing him at the courthouse. He...Read More »
28 of 37 | Posted by: Judge Shields McManus - Stuart, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Eliose and the Gallo family. I'll never forget the time I bought a bull from Joe, the laughs we shared loading...Read More »
29 of 37 | Posted by: Craig and Lucie Stokes - FL

“My thoughts & prayers are with you and your loved ones. Joe will be missed every day. He always had such a funny since of humor & for that I will be...Read More »
30 of 37 | Posted by: Julie Deinema - Stuart, FL

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallo family. Joe was such a nice man who was always so friendly and a pleasure to work with. He will be missed. ”
31 of 37 | Posted by: Lori Mort - Jensen Beach, FL

“My Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Eloise and Family. ”
32 of 37 | Posted by: Silvia Gray - Stuart, FL - Friend

“Although I didn't know you directly, I know you thru your daughter. We did have a brief moment when I had jury duty. What I do know is that you were...Read More »
33 of 37 | Posted by: Alicia Smiecinski - stuart, FL

“Joe you are missed. Prayers are with Eloise and family. One day we will all meet again. ”
34 of 37 | Posted by: Becky Brockschmitt - Stuart, FL

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know Mr. Joe will be missed terribly. ”
35 of 37 | Posted by: Deanna Edwards - Rebecca, GA

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sorrowful time. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort knowing how loved and...Read More »
36 of 37 | Posted by: Kathy Molloy - Stuart, FL

“Joe was a real true friend. Whenever he would enter a room, he would light it up with his personality. He is going to be missed. He was my "buddy"...Read More »
37 of 37 | Posted by: Tony Stracuzzi - FL - friend


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Joseph P. Gallo, 64, of Palm City, Florida died, January, at Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart.
Born in Astoria, New York, he had been a resident of the Palm City for over 19 years and in Martin County for 31 years coming from Whitestone, New York.
He was a deputy sheriff with the Martin County Sheriff 's Office for 18 years. Prior to that, he was school bus driver for Martin County. He was also the owner and operator of Jo Jo Homes, a residential builder. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Palm City. He had served in the National Guard.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Eloise Gallo of Palm City; daughters, Jennifer Gallo and Jessica Gallo, both of Jensen Beach; a sister Jeanine Coffinas and a granddaughter, Madison Bailes.
SERVICES: Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on January 23, 2012 at the Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City Chapel with a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on January 24, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park.
For those who wish, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 865 SE Monterey Commons Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996 or on line at www.cancer.org