Georgia R. Gallo, 90 of Clarence and formerly of Akron, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (February 21, 2017) at the Brothers of Mercy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born February 23, 1926 in Oakfield, NY, a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine Russo Ficarella.
Georgia was employed as a beautician at the former Statler Hotel in Buffalo and Mennen Medical in Clarence prior to her retirement. She also was a parishioner of St. Teresa of Avila Church.
She was the wife of the late Carl Gallo who died February 8, 1979.
Survivors include her daughter, Lorraine (Larry) Probst of Clarence and son, David J. (Barbara) Gallo of Tonawanda. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Florence Puccio, Lena Massaro, Mildred Caparella and Sam Ficarella.
Family and friends are cordially invited to share thoughts, condolences and fond memories on Thursday (March 2nd) from 6-9pm at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST. AKRON, NY. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday (March 3rd), 10:00am at St. Teresa of Avila R.C. Church, 5771 Buell St., Akron. Interment will follow in St. Teresa of Avila Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Georgia Gallo, to the Brothers of Mercy Campus Foundation, 10570 Bergtold Rd., Clarence, NY 14031. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 32 JOHN ST., AKRON, NY 14001. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
