Alfred J. Gallo (Al, Freddie to his family) died on February 8, 2025 at his home.

Born May 13,1928 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the son of Dominick Gallo and Gladys (Phyllis) Boffi. He married Nora Rita Riggleman Feb. 3,1951, who predeceased him on July 24,2017

He was also predeceased by two brothers, Michael Gallo and Rocco Gallo; two sisters, VityAnn Hauver and Rosemary Talbott; and also one grandson, William Odell

Survived by his brother, Sandy Ciancio; his daughter, Phyllis Odell(Robert), Hopewell Junction, NY, three sons, James Gallo, Poughkeepsie, NY, Joseph Gallo, Stormville, NY, and Michael Gallo(Linda), Stormville, NY. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and his cat, Gatta.

At the age of 13, Al started working in the West Virginia coal mines.

He served in the U. S. Army as Quartermaster at the end of World War II. Afterwards, he was self-employed for several years in Clarksburg, WV.

After moving to New York State, he was employed by Mid-Hudson Chevrolet for eight years, then he worked for the City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public Works as shop supervisor until he retired in 1992.

Al was always helping out in the community. Though not a member of Stormville Fire Company, he put in countless hours over the years helping with the vehicles and helping at work details to renovate the buildings.

He always stopped to help stranded motorists along the highway. He is remembered by many young men in our community as the gentleman who taught them to do oil changes and other routine maintenance on their cars in his front yard mechanic classes.

He loved his family, his garden and his steel guitar. A loving husband, dad, grandpa and Big Papa! Al was a good man! We're grateful for the many years we got to spend with him.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4-7pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Stormville Fire Company or Hudson Valley Hospice