Obituary of Joseph Gallo

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