Obituaries
July 29, 2019

Donald L. Galloni – Fallowfield Township

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Donald L. Galloni, 85, of Fallowfield Township, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Born on June 11, 1934, he was the son of the late Anthony and Millie Biagini Galloni. He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church and the 10th Street AC in Charleroi. He was an electrician for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport, retiring after 45 years of service. Donald is survived by his wife, Jean Marr Galloni; sons, Vince Galloni and wife Denise of Bethel Park and David Galloni and wife Shelley of Rostraver Township; daughter, Linda Borsani and husband Steve of Wadsworth, Ohio; grandchildren, Marisa and Madison Galloni and Domonic and Monica Borsani; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Betty Protin; and brother, Tony Galloni. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at CARL J. SPALLINO FUNERAL HOME, 819 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, Joseph A. Lopez, funeral director. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Mary, Mother of the Church, with interment following in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mary, Mother of the Church, 624 Washington Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences to www.spallinofuneralhome.com.

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