Andrew Stephane Gallia
May 12, 1923 ~ September 29, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 11:00AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. William Goode officiating and Fr. Raymond Schmidt co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 10:00-11:00AM in St. John's Catholic Church, 43927 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD.
Andrew S. “Andy” Gallia Jr., 87, of Hollywood, MD died September 29, 2010 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 12, 1923 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Andrew S. and Pearl L. Goode Gallia, Sr. Mr. Gallia was the loving husband of Regina C. Gilesky Gallia whom he married in St. Peters Catholic Church, Washington, DC in 1944 and he preceded her in death after 66 years of marriage. Mr. Gallia is also survived by his children; Jean Ritter of Pasadena, MD, Donna Gallia of Los Angeles, CA and Michael Gallia of Conroe, TX. He was preceded in death by his two sons; Anthony and Clifford Gallia as well as a brother Marion Gallia. Mr. Gallia graduated from McKinley Technology High School in Washington, DC. Andy Gallia was always “GO” Navy. He started to work for the U.S. Naval Gun Factory at age 18 during World War II. Later he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Electronic Technician and served for 6 years. Mr. Gallia retired from the Washington, DC, Naval Research Laboratory in 1976 after 28 years of service. He was a member of NARFE: National Association of Retired Federal Employees, he enjoyed R.V. travels, boating, fishing, motorcycling and the challenge of solving technical problems. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 10:00-11:00 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Mr. Gallia’s cousin, Fr. William Goode officiating and Fr. Raymond Schmidt co-officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mr. Andrew S. Gallia, Jr. can be made to St. John’s Building Fund, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Mr. Gallia was not at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center very long, but he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his loved ones. May he rest in peace.”
“Jinx, you, the family and Andy are in our prayers. Love, Johnny”
“We were so sorry to hear of Andy’s death. We remember fondly our time in Hollywood and the walks that we took with our children around the neighborhood and stopping by to visit. The children would always look forward to trick or treating at your place, the stops by the woods that were such an interesting part of your yard. We still have the egg shell ornaments that were made for our kids when they were little. Andy always had such a sweet smile for everyone he met. His quiet presence will be missed by all.”
“Regina and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort and bless you always.”