Anthony J. Gallo, Jr.
July 11, 1938 ~ August 27, 2008
Anthony J. Gallo, Jr. passed away at his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida with his family at his side due to heart failure. He was born and raised in Rutland, Vermont. Shortly after graduating from the University of Vermont with a B.A. degree in 1960, he entered active duty as a regular army officer. His military career included command assignments up through the brigade level and various senior Pentagon staff assignments to include Director, Crisis Planning and Assessment Group, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Iranian Embassy hostage crisis. Upon retirement in 1987, he spent the next twenty years in the private business sector. He was the owner and CEO of the Bay City Bagel Company in Ellicott City, MD and the President of USIS International in Falls Church, VA, where he retired in January 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Jan; daughters, Lori Loy and spouse, David of Culpeper, VA and Liz Quattrone and spouse, Joe of Laurel, MD; son, Christopher Gallo of Los Angeles, CA; two stepsons, Robert Winterbottom of Austin, TX and Brian Mileshosky and spouse, Katelyn of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Ellen Bove and spouse, Ralph of Rutland, VT and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Gallo, his mother, Ellen Gallo and his brother, Rodney Gallo. Funeral services will be held at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 12:45 P.M. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, Tony requested contributions be made to St. Julian of Norwich, c/o Father Bernie Sheffield, OSJB, 199 Camino Del Rio, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 or the Salvation Army, 1804 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Survivors include his wife, Jan; daughters, Lori Loy and spouse, David of Culpeper, VA and Liz Quattrone and spouse, Joe of Laurel, MD; son, Christopher Gallo of Los Angeles, CA; two stepsons, Robert Winterbottom of Austin, TX and Brian Mileshosky and spouse, Katelyn of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Ellen Bove and spouse, Ralph of Rutland, VT and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Gallo, his mother, Ellen Gallo and his brother, Rodney Gallo. Funeral services will be held at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 12:45 P.M. Interment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, Tony requested contributions be made to St. Julian of Norwich, c/o Father Bernie Sheffield, OSJB, 199 Camino Del Rio, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 or the Salvation Army, 1804 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
To Jan and all of Tony’s family…please know that each of you is in our special thoughts and prayers during these sad and difficult days. Tony was a splendid soldier, an enlightened and generous civilian boss, and a wonderful,caring human being. We cherish his friendship throughout many years and we shall indeed miss him terribly.
Jan I am so sorry we, Charlie and I, could not attend the service yesterday, I must have gotten some food poisoning from something I ate and it left me in bed all day. Please forgive me and I look forward to seeing you at poker once again.
Jan, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have some very special memories of all of us in Vegas. Tony will be in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you.
To all of Tony’s Family, My most sincere sympathy on your loss. I had the pleasure and privilege of working for him twice; as his deputy in Korea and on his team on the Army Staff. No one could have a better mentor, friend and more competent boss. My prayers are with you.
Jan — Tony was a wonderful and fun person to be around, he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tony Gallo was a gallant officer and gentleman of the highest order. I salute you my old friend. You are truly missed and loved. Rest in peace.
Jan I will miss Tony. I will always remember him [and you] entertaining us at your wedding reception. Who knew he could sing so well. Now he joins the chorus in heaven. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss. Mary
Jan, My prayers to the entire Gallo family. Tony was an inspiration to many and he made a lifetime impression on me. He will always be remembered.
We cannot imagine the world without Tony. Working for and with Tony in the army and in the private sector we witnessed passion, energy, intelligence, hard work, loyalty and concern for all he met, the institutions he led and his country. He left us too soon but those who crossed his path are blessed with all he gave and with fond memories. Farewell good friend.
Jan and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony was a great guy. We will have many fond memories to cherish in our hearts. We had fun times laughing and joking, We had the honor of hearing Tony sing (what a voice). He was a great cook and he had a heart of gold. Even when there were some hard times Tonys spirit would keep fighting to live his life to the fullest. We will miss you terribly. A big Bear Hug Tony. God bless you.
Jan and family, although I never had the privilege of working for COL Gallo, I certainly reaped the benefits of his work as Director, CI, at Army G-2. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Jan and Gallo Family Tony will be sorely missed but never forgotten by the Brito clan. So many fond memories.
To Jan and Family. We join our friends and professional colleagues in saluting Tony. He was a true officer and gentleman. Dedicated, caring, and always with a sense of humor. It was my honor to follow him in 1987 on the Army Staff. No one could replace him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
To The Gallo Family My most sincerest condolences on the loss of Tony. I was the Colonel’s CSM when he commanded the 902D and I have never found a more caring and dedicated Soldier. He was a great person and Soldier. He will be missed.
It has been my honor to know and minister to Tony and Jan during this part of their journey. Tony was strong man of faith and a true disciple of Christ. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
My sincere condolences to the Gallo Family. Salute! Gary Behymer 511th MI Company Apr 1969 to Aug 1970
I am saddened to hear of his passing. He was an outstanding officer and a good man. We will pray for him and his family.
I served under COL Gallo in the mid-70’s at the 511th MI Bn, Nuernberg, Germany and came to respect and like him greatly. I also briefly did some work for Tony at USIS. I will miss Tony and regret that I did not stay in closer touch with him. All have my deepest condolances. Dan and Betty Christman
I can only echo the previous comments. They pretty much say it all. Tony Gallo was the finest boss I ever worked for in the CI field. He was a great team builder, and always had time to listen to new ideas — even from a crackpot like me. I’ll always feel honored to have known him.
As my Uncle and my fathers brother, Anthony J. Gallo Jr. was always a inspiration and a mentor. He advised me in the beginning of my military service, inspired me to continue with my military career and offered guidance whenever called upon. These be three silent things: The falling snow, the hour before the dawn and the mouth of one who has just died. You will be missed. Godspeed to our Uncle Tony. Our thoughts and prayers of the Gallo’s are with all of his family.
I served under Tony at the 511th in the 70’s, as a commander he had no peers. I saw him infrequently after that, but whenever I ran into him it was always a reunion. Together with my wife Karen, we offer our condolences and prayers. The world is a sadder place without Tony Gallo. He will be missed. Ed and Karen Burford
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gallo family. Tony will be missed, for me he was a mentor in my early career at USIS. I will always remember his incredible energy and willingness to share his experiences and knowledge.
It was an honor to have known Tony for several years. My staff and I send our deepest sympathy to Jan and your whole family.
I am sure heaven will be more safe with you. Thank you for your service, and your family for the support to enable that service. My condolences to the Gallo Family.
My thoughts and prayers will be you and yours during this time of sorrow. I know that Tony is in a better place. God Bless.
It was more than 20 years ago that we first met Tony. He was a wonderful guy then and we had some fine times in Nurnberg. Dick met up with him again years later in Washington and the chatter continued. My condolences to his family, particularly to Lori, Liz and Christopher. Gallo
I am so sorry that I did not know that Sonny lived so close. My father Charlie always spoke so highly of Sonny and encouraged me to keep contact with him. I remember Sonny’s kindness to me some years back when I was considering work in DC.