Catherine Magdaline Gallo, 92, of Wooster passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Danbury of Wooster.
She was born July 5, 1932, in Wooster to Carlo & Nicolina Mary (Tomassetti) Nolletti. She graduated from Wooster High School. On May 5, 1951, she married Paul C. Gallo at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They were married for 72 years. He preceded her in death.
Catherine worked at Noletti’s Bakery. She volunteered as a teacher aide at Wooster Township School and also was a sub for kindergarten at the school. She also volunteered at Head Start after retiring from her many years of working at Regal Ware and she also gave tours of Regal Ware after retiring from there.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church her entire life. She loved music, sang in the church choir, and musicals in Florida. She cooked & served meals as a volunteer for funerals, mass gathering, other occasions, she was a great cook of Italian food & loved sharing her hospitality at the holidays & Nolletti annual reunions. Catherine was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandma and aunt to all. The family had great summers boating, camping at Lake Cumberland, KY., Pleasant Hill Dam and various lakes. They also enjoyed summers at Marblehead, Ohio. Catherine and Paul enjoyed waterskiing; she was a graceful slalom water skier would often sing during her ride. She enjoyed attending their grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events. They enjoyed spending their winters in Fort Myers and Haines City, FL. for 32 years. Catherine also enjoyed her weekly breakfasts with her Wooster High School classmates. She loved to garden and can foods.
Catherine is survived by their three children Donnie (MaryJane) Gallo of Hartford WI, Judy (Leonard) Assante of Fort Myers, FL., Paula (Brett) Hughes of Shreve; grandchildren Jed (Natalie) Hughes and Josie (Lona Kolman) Hughes of Shreve, Paul (Michaela) Gallo of Charlottesville, VA., Joseph Gallo of West Bend, WI., Julie Gallo of Hartford, WI., Thomas (Anne) Assante, Angela (Steve) Fox, and Michael (Christina) Assante; great grandchildren Rowic, Aydrik, River Hughes, Kaleb Kolman, Caden, Kinsley, Everly Riley and Jack Gallo; four siblings of the Nolletti family.
In addition to her husband, Paul she was preceded in death by her parents and twelve siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM with Father Stephen Moran officiating. Entombment will follow at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of the Mass at the church in Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Online condolence may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family and sharing your sorrow.
Katie Gallo is a beautiful Christian woman who loved her husband Paul and her three children, Donald, Judy and Paula, her gran and great gran children and their large extended family. My wife Judy looks like Katie. Katie treated me with love and acceptance when I joined her family. I have come to love her as if she was my mother. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. But it helps to know that she is with her Lord and her husband Paul and her extended family.
Thinking of you and Family in this difficult time. Catherine is another Angel in the skie. She will be with Paul singing and sitting with God. I am with you and family in spirit Judy . We will Celebrate Catherine in Our Church as soon I can arrange Date and time. We love 💕 you Judy always Ely and Daniel
Dear Paula and family- My sincere sympathy in the passing of your mother -What a dear sweet soul. Her friendship with my mother and their special classmates that met for breakfast every Friday was so heartwarming. Enjoyed the times that you and I participated also-enjoyed getting to know you. Your mother was proud of her family. I am sorry to say I am in Florida this month but you all will be on my mind and in my heart and prayers through this sad time.
I am so sorry to learn of Katie’s passing. I recall the most wonderful days at the house when I would get the chance to do an overnight with Judy, which Katie often happily allowed us to do. Those nights always included amazing food and letting us spread out 4-H projects, twirl our batons, do cartwheels or whatever we wanted in their yard. Katie was such a classy lady. I always thought she was so gorgeous. No matter where she was, she just looked stunning. I am grateful for her support and love over my high school years. Thank you and God bless you, Mrs. Gallo. Judy, Paula and Donnie, please know we are thinking of you, and know these past couple of years with the loss of your dad, too, have been hard.
I’m so sorry for your families loss, Catherine was such a sweet lady. Please accept my condolences.
So sorry for your loss of your beautiful mother. Hugs and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss! Please accept our sincere condolences in this sad time! Thinking of you! In friendship!
Cathy and Rich
Grandma Gallo was a beautiful person in every way an amazing example of a Catholic mother. Always had a rosary handy. Raised amazing children and devoted grandchildren leaving a family legacy. And she was so very proud of every single one Not only a spectacular cook, but could make everyone feel welcome. A great devotion to Padre Pio. Supported and encouraged everyone in whatever goals they had. Family was everything to her.
A recent major surgery and other complications have made it difficult for Don Gallo, Mary, Jane,, Paul, Michaela, Julie, and Joe to join you. We will be there in heart and soul and we’ll have Masses said in her honor.
Aunt Katie you will be missed! You have always been so kind, caring and loving to all of our family! I agree with messages that have been posted! Love those meatballs and huge chunks of pepperoni in the sauce that you brought to the Nolletti reunions! We are all so fortunate to have such deep and great faith in our families! It was so nice to visit with you a few weeks ago! Prayers and comfort for my cousins Donnie, Judy and Paula and their families!
I had the pleasure of working with Cathy at RegalWare. She was always upbeat and smiling and most of all a pure joy to work with. Deepest Sympathy to her family.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, RIP Sending hugs and prayers 🙏🏼🤗
With our heartfelt sympathy , prayers and love goes out to you and your family . Katie was a wonderful & caring person , we know she is in Heaven with her beloved husband Paul . We will miss them both , and we will remember our good times together with them at Lenny & Judy’s Home . With our deepest sympathy , our love and prayers are with you , Paul & Patty Leblond
So sorry for your loss. Just keep in mind God gave us memories and I know you had some good ones so praying for comfort and healing for your family. This is from Benny and Deb.
Judy, my heart is heavy today as I learn about your mother’s passing. By looking at her picture, it is easy to see she was a wonderful lady, and you certainly share her likeness. I know it is a difficult time for you and your family and know your faith will not let you down. I also know you have so many loving memories that you will think of every day. It’s been 14 years since my mom passed and there’s a memory that pops up when I least expect it. Take care of yourself. Your forever friend, Linda
Judy & family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May memories of great times bring you comfort & peace. Love, hugs & prayers. Deb
So very sorry for your loss . Its evident your mom was an amazing special lady very loved by her family and friends. May her memory stay alive in all of you. May God grant you peace and strength.
Paula and family, We were sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed waiting on your mom. She was always such a bubbly person and loved talking about her family. May the many memories give you comfort and peace
Our Sincere Condolences Judy to you and your family
I love you Aunt Katie and I thank you for being my Godmother! I will forever remember staying with you (FL & OH) and cooking so many yummy meals & desserts! Thank you for sharing those sweet stories of my Father, Dominic. I’m so glad you are with Jesus, Uncle Pauly and the Nolletti’s. To my cousins Donnie, Paula & Judy …I’m so sorry for your loss but know you had the best, loving Mom, ever! Hugs to all and sending prayers of peace, from South Carolina.
Dear Judy and Lenny
I was so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Just reading her obituary made me feel like I knew her and loved her too. I know she will be missed by all her family but always in your hearts with all the best memories of wonderful times together. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you all in my prayers. Much love
Connie Splawnyk
Dear Judy, Sending my love and deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Many thoughts and prayers go out to my cousins Donnie, Judy and Paula along with your families and loved ones. Your Mom, along with your Dad, were always fun to be around and visits to their home and cottage at the lake were not to be missed. Aunt Katie was a kind and sweet woman who always made my Mom happy to spend time together. I know she’s an angel looking down on us now, enjoying her heavenly reward and reunion with Uncle Pauly and all her sisters and brothers, the Nollettis, Thomasettis and Gallos in heaven. God bless you all!
Dear Donnie, Judy and Paula
So sorry to hear about your mom passing. I have fond memories of playing football with Donnie and the neighbors in your back yard. Your mom would have a treat for us of pizzelles after playing. That was my first taste of good Italian cookies because of her we now make them at our house. Also, great memories of boating with the Gallo’s over many years. Thoughts and prayers to all of you and your families. I really wanted to be there in person but got the flu that is going around.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Gallo family. Katie was a special lady and was gracious and kind to everybody. She’s at peace back with Paul.
Those were great times at Lake Cumberland and Pleasant Hill when we were growing up. She and your Dad will be greatly missed!
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. It is times like these, that are truly challenging and hard. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Our thoughts sympathy for the loss of your Mother.
Dear Paula and Family. My thoughts are with you. Heartache will be replaced with memories which are forever.
Judy, we were so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Although we never met her, if she was half as sweet as you, she must have been a wonderful lady. You look so much like her.
Take Care and God Bless.
Love Nicholas and Kathy