George J. Galla, 77, of Allison Park, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born March 15, 1942 in Braddock, the son of the late George and Mildred (Mercek) Galla. George was a graduate of Penn State University and received his master’s from Duquesne University. He retired as chief operational officer for Verland of Sewickley and had been formerly employed by Homes by Sturge, Inc., Dunbar, Latrobe Die Casting Co., Latrobe, and Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh. He was passionate for Penn State football and loved playing golf. He was a lifetime member of the Braddock Elks Lodge 883. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Dr. Mildred Starzynski. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Bonita Botti Galla; his brother-in-law Robert (Romayne) Botti; nephew and nieces Wilton (Sarah) Starzynski, Robert Botti Jr., Kristina (Corey) Miller, and Louis Botti; and great nieces Katherine Starzynski, and Mila, Carlia, and Santana Miller. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Grane Hospice for their compassionate and devoted care shown to George. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Verland, 212 Iris Rd., Sewickley PA 15143. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George J. Galla please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of George J Galla March 15 1942 April 30 2019.
Death notice for the town of: East McKeesport, state: Pennsylvania