Obituary of Richard John Gallo Sr.

Richard J. Gallo Sr, "Rick," a lifetime resident of Bloomingburg, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2016. The son of John and Ruth Gallo, he was born June 4, 1962 in Suffern, NY. He was 53 years old. Rick proudly served his country in the US Navy on board the USS FULTON (AS-11). Rick was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle who loved spending time with his family, especially his two granddaughters. He was a very generous man with a big heart. Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter as well as a very talented craftsman. He was known as an outdoorsman. You would always find him up at the crack of dawn on opening day of deer season and trout season. Rick had a natural talent for creating things out of wood. His works of art will be cherished by many family members. Rick is survived by his parents, John and Ruth Gallo; his wife, Valerie; two sons, Richard, Jr., and Justin & his fiancé, Heather Gendron. He is also survived by the two loves of his life, granddaughters, Aubrey and Riley; two sisters, Diane Farris & husband Karl, and Dale Keesler & husband Joel; four nieces Kristen Farris-Bruyn, Samantha Keesler, Jessica Keesler, and Kaitlyn Keesler-Masino; one nephew Jeffrey Farris; three great-nieces Kennedie Masino, Ariana Masino and Ellie Bruyn; and one great-nephew Preston Bruyn. He was predeceased by grandparents John and Kathryn Gallo, and Terrance and Ruth Hoyer. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 17th, 2016 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at VanInwegen-Kenny Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. His funeral mass will be held Monday, April 18th at 11:00am at the Church of St. Joseph, 180 Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. A reception will follow at The Town of Mamakating Recreation Building, in Bloomingburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to the family would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)