John Anthony Gallo's Obituary
John Anthony Gallo passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with family on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 77 after battling kidney disease for many years.
John was born in Tacoma, Washington to Tony and Kay Gallo on November 7, 1945. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1964. Soon after he enlisted into the Navy and served in Vietnam. Upon his return he was employed at ASARCO copper smelter plant in Ruston, WA for 25 years. When the plant closed he went to work for Winchell's Donuts as a manager and baker for 10 years and as his time ended at Winchell's he began a new career as a live-in care provider for disabled adults until he retired in 2015.
John married the love of his life Janis on Aug. 17, 1974. They were married for 49 wonderful years.
John is survived by his wife Janis Ethier-Gallo, his son Michael Bloomfield, his daughter Theresa Skager, his grandchildren Mathew and Erick Bloomfield and Conner and Riley Skager, his nephews Steve Stockinger and Joe Ansteth and Tim "Skirtboy" Gage, a dear family friend.
John is preceded in death by his parents Tony and Kay Gallo, his grandmother Lillian Yurske, his sister Lonnie Pierce and brother Jim Gallo.
A viewing will be held on Monday, October 16th From 12 to 4 pm at Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park in the Pine/Oak Room located in the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday, October 17th at the Aspen Chapel in the Celebration of life Center inat Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park with Father David Mulholland of St. Patrick's Church, officiating. A graveside service to follow at 3:30pm in the Garden of Memory at Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
John loved to travel with his wife, Janis. Some of their travels took them to Hawaii and the Bahamas and they also visited many states over the years. He loved going to the ocean, playing golf, going fishing, cooking and baking for his friends and family, playing cards with his close friends. He loved watching all the local sports teams especially the Mariners and the new hockey team the Kraken.
Another passion John had was coaching boys soccer with the NorTac soccer club. He started coaching in 1974 and had numerous teams until 1989. He also loved being a professional soccer referee with the USSF for 20+ years.
And for 10 years John and the family enjoyed hosting exchange students from all around the world. He always loved taking them to all the beautiful places Washington has to offer.
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