Mario “Nuchi” Gaetano Gallo, 90 of Delray Beach Florida passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Delray Medical Center, Delray Beach Florida. Mario was the son of the late Dante John and Marianna (Gentile) Gallo.
Mario graduated from Enfield Highschool in Enfield, CT where he played football in the Class M State Football Championships.
Mario was an Airman First Class in the United States Airforce and was Honorably Discharged after serving in the Korean War. He retired after 30 years of service at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne, MA at the age of 50 years old. He retired from his position as Assistant Fire Chief at the base in the fire department.
Mario got his Real Estate license when he was 42 years old and continued as a Real Estate Broker after his retirement from the government. He sold houses in the New Bedford MA and Sarasota FL regions. Mario also worked as an insurance appraiser until the age of 65.
At the age of 40 Mario learned how to play golf. To say the least he became obsessed with playing and winning it. He continued to play the game he loved with his friend Tom Homer just days before his passing.
Mario was a member of the American Legion in Delray Beach FL.
Mario is survived by his daughters Donna L. Fortin (Edward) of Fairhaven MA and Doreen M. Besso (Donald) of East Wareham MA. Mario is also survived by his sister Marie (Gallo) Levins and sister-in-law Patricia (Nary) Gallo both of Enfield CT. As well as his beloved grandchildren Elizabeth Besso (Alexander Scanlon), Melanie Fortin, Jordan Besso, and Tyler Besso. And several nieces and nephews. Mario is predeceased by his son Richard Gallo, his sister Rose Hobbs, and his brother Vincenzo “Jim” Gallo.
Mr. Gallo enjoyed spending time with several lady friends throughout the years. Including his ex wife Janet (Calnan) Gallo of 32 years of marriage and his ex-partner Peggy Correia. Mario’s outgoing personality and “tell it how it is” approach will be sorely missed.
A Memorial Catholic Mass will be planned for a later date in Enfield CT.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Wounded Warriors Foundation.
