Michael J. “Micky” Gallis
Michael J. “Micky” Gallis, 90, of Uniontown, Pa., died on Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born on December 17, 1914, in Youngstown, Pa., the son of Joseph and Anna (Gusie) Gallis.
His parents, six brothers, Joe, George, John, Lawrence, Frank, and Steve Gallis, and a sister, Mary Gallis Ross preceded him in death.
Mr. Gallis was a member of Saint Mary’s Nativity Roman Catholic Church, and had attended North Union High School. He proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Army Air Force stationed in Paris, France. In 1976, he retired from General Motors Corporation, Packard Electric, Warren, Ohio.
He was a Knight of the Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus Council 1275, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47, North Union Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8543, George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 423, Hopwood, and American Legion Post 51.
A talented baseball player and athlete, he was a pitcher for the Utica Professional Baseball Club, N.Y. in the summer of 1941. In 1973 he was elected into the Big 10 Fayette County Hall of Fame.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 49 years, Betty J. (Bierer) Gallis; two step-sons: John Rockwell of Los Angeles, Calif., and Richard A. Marino of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren: Christopher and Jennifer Marino of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; a sister, Ann (Gallis) Horvath of West Leisenring, Pa.; a brother, Anthony M. “Tony” Gallis and wife, Judith of Uniontown, Pa.; and many dear nieces and nephews loved by all.
Friends will be received – the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS CEMETERY, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., this evening from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, November 18, 2005, until 9:15 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in Saint Mary’s Nativity Roman Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Father Micah E. Kozoil as Celebrant.
Interment will be held in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa., where Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 47.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mary’s Nativity Roman Catholic Church, 61 North Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., 15401; or your favorite charity.