Obituary of Minnie Gallo

Minnie Gallo (Midure) of Franklin Township passed away after a short illness on June 25 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years, Joe. She is survived by her devoted children, Debra Spitalieri and Joseph C. Gallo, Jr. (Cynthia). She was also blessed with grandchildren Salvatore Spitalieri (Julianne), Stephanie Recht (Steven), Victoria Marcucci (Anthony), and Alexandra Conway (Mark); as well as her great grandchildren, Salvatore, Gabriella and Miabella Spitalieri, Joshua and Michaella Recht, and Mollie Conway. She will be greatly missed by her siblings, Joseph and MaryAnn Midure, Nickie Craig (late Charles), Delores and Richard Tomassetti, Austin and Marge Midure, Theresa Ensign (late Don), Leo and Corinne Midure, and her sister-in-law, Mary Gallo. She will be fondly remembered by her twenty-nine nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to her husband, she was also predeceased by her son-in-law Salvatore M. Spitalieri, Sr., her brother Pete (and wife Lydia) Midure, as well as her Gallo family, Salvatore, Tess and Carolyn Gallo, Frank and Minnie Gallo, Ralph and Toni Gallo, David Gallo, and Antoinette and Vito Pantilione.

Minnie was born in Camden on August 6, 1934, and spent her early life in Waterford, NJ. She left school to go to work at Kessler Clothing Factory in Hammonton. She married Joe on May 28, 1955, and moved to Vineland.

Her family was most important to her, she was involved in whatever her children and then grandchildren were interested in. She was the ultimate homemaker and took pride in cooking, baking, gardening, and taking care of her family.

She went on to work as a baker and cashier in the Franklin Township school system; where she loved interacting and sharing her talent with the children. Her retirement years were spent mostly at home where she and Joe were the happiest with their family. She never showed up as a guest empty handed, her cheesecakes and "roll ups" were always a favorite.

She moved to Allegria at the Fountains in Atco after a fall at home in January. The family is grateful for the compassion and care that she received during that time.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 9:00am until 10:30am at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Avenue, Vineland. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30am at St. Rose of Lima Church, 104 Catawba Avenue, Newfield. Interment at All Saints Cemetery, Newfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Rose of Lima Church, or a charity of your choice in Minnie's name.Memories, thoughts, and prayers may be extended to her family by visiting dlfuneral.com