Emil Gallo Sr., 86 HARRINGTON - Emil Gallo Sr., of Harrington, died June 8, 2010, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 86. Mr. Gallo worked on the family farms and as a masonry contractor. He built many structures in his career spanning the entire Delmarva Peninsula. Almost every town on this Peninsula has a building in it that he has helped construct. His friends and family said that Mr. Gallo was a hard working gentleman. He worked hard all week and twice as hard on the weekend to prepare for the projects the following week. He was very driven and focused and very productive at building and farming. No matter what he accomplished, he always felt like he could have done more, and he was always fair, but firm. Although Mr. Gallo worked hard all the time, he always made time for his family and children. Whether it was taking them on family vacations, or just playing ball with them, he made sure his family came first and foremost. In what little spare time he had, Mr. Gallo did enjoy fishing and especially hunting. He leaves a legacy of hard work, honesty, and fairness to his children and will be deeply missed by his close family. Mr. Gallo was an early and lifelong member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was also a charter member of the Andrewville Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmine and Theresa Gallo; daughter, Beverly G. Fitzgerald; granddaughter, Amanda L. Fitzgerald; grandson, Nicholas P. Fitzgerald; brothers, Ernest and Jesse Gallo; and sisters, Ida Luongo, Mildred Vockel, and Rose Gallo. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ruth L. Gallo of Harrington; sons, Phillip R. Gallo of Frederica, Michael L. Gallo of Greenwood, and Emil G. Gallo Jr. of Greenwood; daughter, Sylvia A. Propes of Greenwood; brothers, Carmine Gallo of Harrington, and Anthony Gallo of Milford; 22 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Bernadette Church building fund, 109 Dixon St., Harrington DE 19952. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 2010, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Harrington. Interment will be in the Milford Community Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington. (revision to obituary notice published on 06/10/10)