Pasquale Gallo
October 23, 1956 ~ November 13, 2021
Born in:
Florence, Italy
Resided in:
Rocky Point, NY
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Pasquale Gallo was born in Florence, Italy, raised in Astoria Queens and moved out to Rocky Point after spending many summers as a child with his family in the quaint north shore town. He was a proud member of Rocky Point High School’s first graduating class receiving his diploma in 1975. Dedicated to the community in which he grew-up in, he raised his children Nicholas, Michael and Lisa Marie in Rocky Point with their mother Joan and passed along his passion for food, sports and family.
Pat had a flare for the culinary arts, his stove always simmering with a pot of sauce and his table filled with the people he loved. An accomplished athlete, Pat received an invitation by the New York Mets to attend tryout camp and is immortalized in the halls of Rocky Point High School in their athletic hall of fame along with his sons Nicholas and Michael. He was an avid sports fan, cheering and jeering at his favorite teams – the Rangers, Jets, Yankees, and Italy’s national soccer squad.
Pat passed his love of athletics onto his children and grandchildren, serving as their coach, mentor and biggest fan. He found peace in life’s simple joys – fishing on an old pier, sitting quietly on the beach’s shore, jamming to classic tunes, attending concerts, traveling the country and always in the works of his personal hero, Elvis. North Carolina was a second home for Pat, he lived there for a time and enjoyed it immensely with plans to return there with the love of his life Diana, his wife, best friend, caretaker and rock. A charismatic man and life of the party, he attracted people with his humor and warm personality. Equipped with the gift of gab he knew how to use it. This blend of personality traits made him the perfect bartender, car salesman and security guard.
Pat loved his children, step children and son and daughter in laws deeply and absolutely adored his grandchildren. They all brought him so much joy with their laughter, smiles, stories and hugs, these which inspired him to fight when illness brought pain. He was so special to everyone and a man of many names…Pasquale, Pat, Patty, P. Diddy, Squalies. Best of all he was Nonno, Papa Squals and Papoo to all of his beautiful grandchildren! He was the most loving, caring and fun grandfather who left a mark on each of their little hearts, the memories will live forever. His faith and trust in God got him through tough years and gave him strength through illness. It was time for God to call him home, no more suffering, no more pain. He’s our angel now. Rest peacefully, we love you.
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Visitation: November 18, 2021 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: November 18, 2021 7:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
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You will truly be missed. We all loved you so much. You were such an amazing grandfather to our boys and we will always have a special place in our hearts for you. Gone way too soon, but we know you are finally able to rest. Keep watching over them for us. We told them to look for signs, so always send them! You will never be forgotten. Love you always.
Dad/ Nonno loved all of you beyond measure and unconditionally. He’s at the beginning of every rainbow and at the kitchen table every morning for coffee, and forever your guardian angel.
We are praying for all of you! We cherish our memories of all the fun times with Pat.
Love, Alan, Jen & Hannah
loving family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I have only seen Pat occasionally through the years, I have never forgotten the beautiful childhood years that we spent together. I cherish those memories and Pat will always have a special place in my heart.💔
man who always had a smile 😊 and kind words
for all. Pasquale you will be missed by us all !!! 😞
Rest in peace my friend.
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Love and sympathies from all the Wagenhauser family. We so loved Pat and will miss him, but will cherish memories of our NC beach trips, cookouts with horseshoe tournaments, and watching soccer and football together! He fought so hard for so long and I praise God for his healing and peace. I will see you again my friend!
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Diana & family, I’m so sorry to hear about Pat, our deepest condolences. Praying for strength and peace during this sad time.
Love, Mary & Randy
You were always so happy to see me whenever I was around. From the second I walked into your home you treated me like part of your family and that will never be forgotten, and I will always pay that forward to people I meet throughout my life. That kindness and warmth was not lost on me and you always made me feel at home. You raised a beautiful family and they are all now raising their own beautiful families. I know you’ll watch over them from Heaven. I’ll never forget when you took me to my first Jets game. They were playing the Cardinals and we saw Curtis Martin driving into the game on the way in. You also let me drive that maroon Dodge van back from Handy Pantry one night while you guys were having a party like the day I got my learners permit and you made me promise to always be careful when I had Michael and his friends in the car. I never broke that promise to you Mr. Gallo. I’ll never forget you. May you Rest In Peace.
Cuz